Energy Efficiency Program Planning Manager

We are hiring an Energy Efficiency Program Planning Manager at Energy 350 to join our team. The Program Planning Manager will lead our energy efficiency measure development efforts for Energy Trust of Oregon’s Industry & Agriculture program.

Key Details:

- Location: Our headquarters is in Portland, OR; we welcome local in-office candidates and we can also support a remote position anywhere in the US. Relocation assistance is available.

- Travel: None

- Base Pay: $85,000-$113,000 annually depending on experience and with opportunities for advancement. All positions are eligible for an annual bonus and profit share in addition to base pay.

- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability & life, HSA with company contribution, 401K with 4% match & profit sharing, paid time off, paid floating holidays, parental leave, wellness reimbursement, first-time homebuyers assistance, and relocation assistance.

- Schedule: Full-Time; 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday

About Energy 350: The future is bright at Energy 350! We are an energy efficiency consulting firm headquartered in Portland, OR. Energy 350 is a leader in energy efficiency programs, policy, research, evaluation, and engineering. At Energy 350, we care about our employees and prioritize a balanced work lifestyle. We look for fast learners who are highly motivated and mission driven to join us in our casual yet hard working environment where we value people for who they are and for their differences. To learn more, check out our website: https://www.energy350.com/

Position Overview:The Program Planning Manager will lead the Measure Development team for the Energy Trust Industry & Agriculture contract. This role is the primary point of contact for energy efficiency measure development and is responsible for: ensuring compliance with Energy Trust technical guidelines, supervising the work of energy analysts, managing deliverables, coordinating with internal and external teams, and driving continuous improvement of the Measure Development team. Energy efficiency measures managed in this team include lighting, irrigation, HVAC, greenhouse, pumping, VFDs, insulation, and much more!

A typical day may include:

- Manage deliverables for the annual measure development cycle.

- Provide project management support for Measure Approval Document updates; prioritization, scheduling, and assigning tasks.

- Lead weekly meetings with Energy Trust Planning and program staff.

- Coordinate with the Industry & Agriculture team to bring new energy efficiency measures to market.

- Develop and complete the annual measure research roadmap with input from stakeholders.

- Oversee daily operations of process tools (OneNote, Excel, CRM dashboards).

- Participate in strategy discussions for measure updates and future research needs.

- Manage annual updates for tools, calculators, and forms.

- Supervise 2-3 energy analysts (including subcontractors).

- Identify and manage stakeholder engagement for lighting calculator tools, industrial, and irrigation energy efficiency measures.

- Coordinate with other Energy Trust program contractors for cross-program needs.

- Lead planning-related research initiatives, including establishing timelines, guiding analysts, and ensuring alignment with client and program goals.

- Design and develop new Direct Install offerings, including managing RFP processes and closed vendor networks.

- Assess market barriers and implementation requirements.

- Collaborate on logic models for program delivery.

- Ensure new offerings align with priorities for equity, cost-effectiveness, and customer engagement.

Qualifications:

We’re looking for a person to effectively manage project tasks to due dates while understanding the big picture of the energy efficiency program and advising on future program research plans. Ideal candidates will have some of the following skills and experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related technical field) required

- 4 or more years’ experience with commercial and industrial utility energy efficiency programs

- Experience analyzing energy systems and quantifying annual energy savings

- Understanding of energy efficiency utility program measure development process

- Creative and effective problem-solving for project management

- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

- Proficiency in SharePoint, task trackers, CRM databases, Microsoft 365 suite

- Strong data analysis skills in Excel and PowerBi

- Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to change, and support team members

- Strong professional judgment and decision-making skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to contribute to building a positive team spirit

Energy 350 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We provide a competitive salary, benefits, excellent room for growth, and an amazing work environment surrounded by excellent people.