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Program Director - State Energy Program

APTIM, Nevada, IA, United States


Overview

APTIM | Full-time The

State Energy Program Director

will be responsible for designing, launching, and delivering a state HOMES and HEAR program. The director will be responsible for developing an internal team and collaborating with a wide array of partners and stakeholders. APTIM's Energy Solutions team is a recognized leader in the marketplace, delivering innovative projects and complex client solutions across energy efficiency, energy management, carbon management, smart infrastructure, and distributed energy resources (DER). The role focuses on high-impact outcomes that meet government, utility, and commercial client needs. This position will be responsible for making high-level, strategic decisions, providing guidance to resolve barriers, and leading a team to implement strategies and campaigns aligned with client drivers and program requirements. The role serves as the main point of contact to the client and leads internal staff, subcontractors, and consultants to achieve market transformation that meets DOE and State governance and program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Act as primary liaison between the client, program staff, state-wide stakeholders, and corporate management to maintain a highly collaborative and operationally efficient environment. Engage with APTIM Federal SMEs for guidance on Federal contracting and delivery standards. Manage two related programs and strategies with high complexity in a coordinated way to optimize benefits, minimize risk, and control outcomes across the portfolio. Continuously improve strategies, designs, and operations to maintain or improve KPIs, including customer satisfaction, energy savings, and cost-effectiveness. Ensure work is performed safely, ethically, within budget, according to client requirements and schedule, with exceptional quality. Prepare effective communications (memos, presentations, analyses) to support program policy changes and critical management decisions. Maintain communication with APTIM leadership, escalating key issues promptly to garner support and provide insights and resources to the program team. Analyze contractual and financial performance and direct activities to improve performance. Provide leadership and participate in relevant industry and stakeholder groups. Stay informed of DOE guidelines and developments to ensure ongoing program compliance and success. Keep abreast of economic, policy, and technology developments related to energy and energy efficiency. Identify and capitalize on new opportunities to enhance the program and services in alignment with evolving client needs. Allocate and manage staff and resources to meet objectives and explore ways to improve operational efficiency. Lead an internal team, as well as subcontractors and consultants. Manage employee performance through goal setting, ongoing assessment, and coaching. Other duties as assigned. Ensure compliance with all APTIM quality and safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or related fields, or equivalent work experience. 6+ years of progressive experience in Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Sustainability, Program Management, or Demand Side Management Programs. Experience leading and managing a program team. Experience owning a large and complex program budget and P&L. Demonstrated ability to build and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams and foster a collaborative culture. Working knowledge of the energy efficiency industry history and landscape. Ability to define, refine, train, and manage teams in internal processes and controls related to accounting, human resources, contracting and compliance, work safety, and financial reporting. Ability to develop and manage a complex strategic vision and translate it into actionable tactics and objectives. Executive-level communication and presentation skills. Contract negotiation experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Proven ability to proactively manage risks and issues across program implementation. Financial management budgeting and reporting experience. Experience managing multi-million-dollar programs.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and/or Power BI. Experience working with diverse stakeholders (state, local and federal governments, for-profit and non-profit organizations, utilities, etc.). CEM, PMP, or similar certification.

About Aptim

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference. We specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions for government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

Work that is worthy of your time and talent Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities A voice in making our company better Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $140K-$170K per year. Compensation depends on several factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits details at the APTIM Benefits Marketplace.

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