Program Manager, Energy

About Us
Codeword is a communication agency that helps brands create breakthrough comms, content, and community experiences.

We’re a fast-moving team of writers, editors, designers, strategists, videographers, PR mavens, and even a few traditional marketers.

Our incredible roster of global brands trust us to launch their startups, run multi-channel campaigns, grow their user bases, and lead comprehensive PR and marketing initiatives.

We’re storytellers and brand engineers, and we love big ideas that serve a real purpose.

Codeword is a remote‑first agency, with physical offices in NYC and SF that we won’t make you visit.

About You

3+ years of experience in project management

1-2 years of experience in the energy sector (regulatory or commercial)

Excellent organizational and project management skills, with experience managing databases and executing on multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex strategic and operational initiatives

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners

Ability to work across global time zones and drive teams to work toward priority objectives

Ability to self‑start and self‑direct work in an unstructured environment

Preference for a flexible hybrid setup with a general target of ~2 in‑office days per week, but not a strict weekly requirement—there’s room for flexibility depending on schedules and team needs

We are currently focusing our search on candidates based in Portland, OR

About This Role
You’ll be supporting Google’s Energy & Power team, to deliver reliable, scalable energy solutions for Google’s global operations. In this role, you’ll be the link between internal projects and financial operations, guiding work from initial planning through to final invoicing. You’ll keep our financial and business workflows humming along. That means bringing structure to fast‑moving requests, and adapting easily when priorities shift, making sure the end result is accurate, compliant, and on time where no one’s left wondering “Wait, what’s the status of this budget?”

If you love connecting dots between strategy, spend, and operational excellence, and are the type to get a small thrill from a perfectly balanced tracker or a streamlined process — you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Be Doing

Serve as the primary lead for financial operations and business process workflows.

Manage and streamline the end‑to‑end purchase order (PO) lifecycle and invoicing schedules.

Maintain meticulous trackers, ensuring real‑time visibility into project spend versus forecasts.

Identify and implement process improvements to drive operational efficiency and financial compliance.

Schedule meetings and presentations with partners and ensure all logistics are covered. Prepare and distribute clear agendas and capture key takeaways from meetings. Support projects from kickoff to completion, keeping timeline on track.

Your Compensation
People – that’s you! – are the heart of our business, and we believe in pay transparency.

Our budget for this role is $115K-$130K, depending on experience.

Codeword Benefits

Flexible work hours

Minimum 20 days paid vacation annually

401k + financial wellness support

Health Insurance (medical, dental, life, pet, mental health services)

Home office allowance

Bi‑annual Wellness Credits

Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)

Comprehensive Parental Leave Policy

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Codeword provides equal employment opportunity and doesn’t discriminate against employees or applicants because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Codeword works hard to foster a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

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