Project Manager

Location: Hybrid/St Paul or Minneapolis, MN (10-20% travel required)

Type: Full-time

About Everblue

Everblue is a mission-driven, veteran-owned North Carolina-based small business dedicated to energy market transformation and workforce development. Our work improves careers, government processes, and energy efficiency through innovative training and program management solutions.

Role Overview

Are you a tech-savvy leader passionate about energy efficiency and process improvement? In this Project Manager role, you will oversee multiple projects aimed at optimizing the Minnesota Home Energy Rebates (HER) program. This hybrid role combines project management, stakeholder engagement, subcontractor management, and technical advising to drive impactful change across Minnesota. If you're an excellent communicator, proactive problem solver, and comfortable with travel, we'd love to have you join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation: Travel within Minnesota to conduct interviews with stakeholders (contracting companies, non-profit organizations, utility companies, weatherization assistance providers, and state government staff), identifying needs and pain points and synthesizing them into the project plan.
• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Analyze feedback to identify common challenges and requirements, creating a standardized scope of work that addresses these issues. Document and assess current processes in terms of effectiveness and compliance.
• Technical Coordination & Implementation Support: Collaborate with technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals. Work with software developers to ensure the final solution is user-friendly and meets stakeholder needs.
• Project Management: Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and create comprehensive project documentation. Prepare and communicate regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Subcontractor Management: Manage metrics, goals, and milestones for subcontractors. Track payments based on performance and deliverables.
• Communication of Process Changes: Clearly and empathetically communicate proposed process changes to stakeholders, using engaging messaging to encourage adoption. Serve as a point of contact for contractors, ensuring their feedback is heard and addressed.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports on consultation findings, project progress, and implementation outcomes.
  
  

Requirements

• Demonstrated project management skills, preferably with experience in software-related projects.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency, energy rebate programs, or similar energy efficiency programs.
• Strong product management and product design skills, ensuring the development of user-friendly software solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and motivate stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a passion for technology, innovation, and process improvement.
• Willingness to travel for stakeholder interviews and project coordination.
  
  

Why Join Everblue?

• Be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to making the world a better place.
• Work with a supportive and responsive team that values your input.
• Enjoy a dynamic and flexible work environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
  
  

Everblue is an equal opportunity employer.