Senior Manager, Commercial Energy

Role Overview

• Lead and adapt portfolio and program design, including identification, analysis, and selection of energy efficiency measures, with strategies tailored to the requirements of each project or launch.
• Oversee program evaluation, including analysis, data collection, and reporting.
• Provide resource management, quality control, and budget accountability to maximize efficiency, client satisfaction, and program outcomes.
• Manage financial metrics and performance for your assigned sub-region or portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving innovation and operational efficiencies across diverse and evolving projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry partners, supporting businesses in achieving energy performance improvements with existing and emerging technologies.
• Manage and mentor distributed or in-house team members—including during new launches where teams are still being built out—and coordinate remote work as needed.
• Support the development of new technical tools, products, and offerings.
• Establish and grow new relationships with trade allies and professional organizations to ensure program awareness and adoption.
• Maintain ongoing communication with program participants and stakeholders to assess needs and gather feedback.
• Develop and deliver targeted presentations to promote program awareness and participation at industry events, trade shows, and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare status reports documenting performance, activities, and pipeline management for senior leadership.
• Analyze QA/QC project data and oversee reporting to clients.
• Ensure effective project and budget management, with comprehensive tracking and status updates for leadership.
• Manage program forecasts, budgets, and KPIs, providing regulatory support when required.
• Mentor, lead, and collaborate with program team members, especially during complex program launches requiring additional management support or senior oversight.
• Adapt quickly to changing business needs, being reassigned to different portfolios and projects across New Mexico as priorities shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Energy, Business, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Policy or a related field (or applicants can substitute one year of related experience for one year of education)
• 8+ years professional experience in the energy sector, including the development, design, and management of successful energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resource, or demand reduction programs and/or related experience
• 2+ years professional experience managing project teams, including during periods of rapid growth, new launches, or portfolio transitions

Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements and a strong work-life balance
• Donation matching and volunteer opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to professional development resources