What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager - Utility position at DNV?
About Us
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
About The Role
DNV – Energy’s Sustainable Energy Use – Energy Management group is seeking a Technical Program Manager - Utility to join our Product Innovation & Development team, to manage the day-to-day operations of portfolio programs directed at providing energy efficiency products to business customers, contractors, and trade allies.
This role is based at our DNV office in Okemos, MI, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
What You'll Do
DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
For more information https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
About You
What is Required
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
About The Role
DNV – Energy’s Sustainable Energy Use – Energy Management group is seeking a Technical Program Manager - Utility to join our Product Innovation & Development team, to manage the day-to-day operations of portfolio programs directed at providing energy efficiency products to business customers, contractors, and trade allies.
This role is based at our DNV office in Okemos, MI, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
What You'll Do
- Program management, working closely with utility client personnel to monitor program/project results including energy savings, quality assurance
- Manage performance of subcontractors
- Coordinate implementation of Energy Efficiency Products/Services with customers; on-site visits and customer interviews
- Review and process invoices
- Facilitate analysis of energy efficiency products
- Build strategies for achieving program goals and increasing energy efficiency
- Develop recommendations to improve the program as needed
- Project budget management and tracking of performance against goals
- Coordinate, schedule and assist in managing live events
- Deliver presentations/trainings to a variety of stakeholders including utility clients, customers, community organizations, trade allies on energy efficient technologies and program incentives
- Preparation of written reports
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
- Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
- Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
- Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- Education reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
- Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
- Career advancement opportunities
- Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**
DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
For more information https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
About You
What is Required
- Bachelor’s Degree is required
- 2 years of relevant experience of Program Management is required
- Knowledge of equipment and strong management skills needed
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills for customer communication
- Experience delivering presentations or other public forums
- Budget and data management experience
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be able to prioritize and work both independently and as part of a team
- Proactively seeks to identify real customer needs and manages customer expectations accordingly
- Team player with positive attitude and ability to work effectively with different teams
- Solid problem-solving capabilities
- Willingness and ability to travel, up to 5% of the time
- Physical Requirements – position will require onsite inspections and walking of the customer’s locations. Some light climbing
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
- Bachelor’s in engineering, science, or energy is preferred
- Experience in the Utility sector segment
- Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**
