Program Manager I, II or Sr

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UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

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Job Description - Program Manager I, II or Sr

JOB POSTING

Position Title:

Program Manager, I, II, Senior

Business Reporting Unit:

Customer Programs and Services

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt (I) Exempt (II and Sr)

Level:

Non-Manager

EEOC Category:

Professionals (I and II) First-Mid level officials (Sr)

EEOC Job Group

SVC Consultants (I and II)

Team Leaders (Sr)

Does this position involve transmission and/or marketing functions? - TRM, MKT, or N/A

N/A

CIP status - Cyber, Physical, Both or Neither (Select one)

Neither

Job Code

KG071 (I) KG040 (II) KG 110 (Sr)

Safety Sensitive:

Yes

Last Business Unit Review

3/14/2025

Position Description:

The Program Manager I, II, and Senior will provide overall program management for Energy Programs (e.g. Customer Solar Interconnection Process and Customer Energy Optimization Programs) offered by Tucson Electric Power (TEP), UniSource Electric (UNSE) and UniSource Gas (UNSG). This includes daily oversight of support staff (e.g. Technical Specialists and Program Coordinators) for program implementation and reporting. The Program Manager will be responsible for management of program goals related to Energy Programs including participation, energy savings, budgets, reporting, and identification of program changes that are necessary The Program Manager will also provide guidance and work with Corporate Communications for mass media campaigns including internet, social media, television, radio, and print as well as being a speaker at various community special events.

Position-Related Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

Level

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Program Manager I

Individual will have input in department decisions with primary responsibility for small to medium projects as the project manager.

May have several projects or studies assigned at the same time.

Will provide support to Management of Energy Programs and coordination of more complex projects.

Requires undergraduate degree in related field or four or more years professional experience as an Engineer or Project Manager or and equivalent combination of education and experience..

Must have the ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.

Must be comfortable with technology and be able to produce reports and dashboards to effectively communicate ideas and results.

Demonstrates initiative and excels in time management, consistently meeting deadlines for all tasks..

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across functional business areas.

Program Manager II

Individual may oversee and communicate project status of the Energy Programs department staff to Management.

Will have primary responsibility for medium to large projects as the project manager.

May have several projects or studies assigned at the same time.

Will work with Management to coordinate more complex projects and will lead cross functional teams in other departments as required, such as Corporate Communications, and Information Services.

Will meet with other companies or organizations regarding program management and ensure the Company is appropriately represented.

Minimum qualification of Program Manager I plus

3-5 years of previous experience developing, designing and successfully administering Energy Programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess the business acumen necessary to make informed decisions in a range of business-related domains, including operations, strategy, and ethics. In addition to having a deep understanding of the workplace, must possess the ability to apply that knowledge in a meaningful and productive way.

Ability to perform cost savings analyses and data analyses.

Will work with Manager to coordinate more complex projects with internal departments, outside contractors, and stakeholders.

Works independently with a thorough understanding of project details. Demonstrates excellent time management, technical expertise, and economic awareness in all assignments.

Strong leadership skills.

Certification appropriate to job function. Certifications to include Home Energy Rater, Building Performance Institute (BPI), or Engineer-in-training (EIT).

Senior Program Manager

A top-level individual contributor who will oversee and communicate project status of the department staff to Management.

Manages related team efforts and resources to achieve objectives.

Provides oversight, guidance and resources for the day-to-day work of department staff.

Assist and support Management in employee development and performance for the department staff. He or she may be assigned projects of any size or complexity as the project manager.

Will work with the Management to coordinate more complex projects and will lead cross functional teams in with other departments as required, such as Corporate Communications, Information Services.

Program Manager will be the primary source of training for the department and will share information openly.

Will meet with other companies or organizations regarding program management and ensure the Company is appropriately represented.

Minimum qualifications of Program Manager II plus

4-8 years of previous experience developing, designing and successfully administering Energy Programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficient in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis.

Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills and supports all decision making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis.

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all project aspects.

Advanced degree preferred

Independently makes decisions without needing guidance or supervision for technical or project management tasks. Advanced certification appropriate to job function. Certifications to include Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Professional Engineer (PE), LEEP AP or Project Management Professional (PMP).

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Open until filled

Pay Rate: DOE

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.