Program Manager, Industrial Sector

~ The Consortium for Energy Efficiency is an award-winning consortium of efficiency program administrators from the United States and Canada that unifies program approaches across jurisdictions to increase impact in fragmented markets.  ~

By joining forces at the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), individual electric and gas efficiency programs are able to partner not only with each other, but also with other industries, trade associations, and government agencies. Working together, administrators leverage the effect of their ratepayer funding, exchange information on successful practices and, by doing so, achieve greater energy efficiency for the public good. CEE is a 501c(3) organization. For more information visit our website.   

Position Overview 

CEE is seeking to hire a Program Manager to join its industrial team. As co-chair of the CEE Motors and Motor Systems Committee, the Program Manager convenes administrators of ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs from across the United States and Canada and identifies areas of common need and value to programs.

The Program Manager researches industrial efficiency technologies and markets, collects product and program information, and performs analysis as required. The Program Manager also reaches out to industrial equipment manufacturers, distributors, and service providers to invite input on CEE work and to advance organizational objectives.

The Program Managers uses research results,  committee guidance, and industry input to develop consensus-based recommendations for the organization. The successful candidate will use this process to help facilitate broad-based program adoption of CEE recommendations. The desired result is to accelerate markets for industrial energy efficiency in North America and to enable greater energy savings for programs. 

Responsibilities 

The primary responsibility is to lead and support the CEE Motors and Motor Systems Committee. Specific responsibilities include: 

• Facilitate regular committee meetings of utility, government, advocate and other stakeholders via teleconference, webinar, extranet and in-person
• Build consensus among CEE members and other stakeholders on approaches to accelerate market acceptance of energy efficient products and services
• Recruit organizations to incorporate recommended approaches into their local programs
• Build alliances with key market players (e.g. manufacturers, distributors, associations, etc.)
• Recommend strategies for affecting national markets for electric motors and motor systems, such as compressed air, blowers and pumps
• Support ongoing industrial energy efficiency communications campaigns, such as Motor Decisions MatterSM
• Write professional papers, initiative descriptions, program guides and meeting notes
• Monitor relevant technology, market, policy, and other industry developments
• Assess current market conditions and energy savings opportunities
• Analyze savings potential and synthesize experiences into recommendations for member programs or consideration 

Qualifications 

• A graduate degree or equivalent experience (for example, a BA or BS and three years of employment experience) in business, communications or with energy programs
• Two years of relevant work experience in a professional work environment. Experience with the business decision drivers of industrial companies is desirable
• Strong writing, communications, and presentation skills, including proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups via multiple media (web application, e-mail, and phone) 
• Demonstrated facilitation skills and leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical and engineering concepts in business terms
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects and deadlines, including the ability to develop and manage project timelines and stage deliverables
• Willingness to travel, averaging approximately 1-2 trips per quarter 

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. CEE offers a competitive benefits package. 

To Apply 

Please use the email address below to send your application materials, which will be reviewed upon receipt. Complete applications must include the following: 

• Cover letter summarizing the candidate's qualifications as they relate to CEE and this position, including a description of how prior experience and skills prepare the candidate to fulfill the job responsibilities detailed above
• Resume
• Writing sample (5 pages maximum) that demonstrates ability to communicate technical concepts or analysis to a nontechnical audience 

Note: Please type the job title and your name in the subject line, for example: "Program Manager, Industrial Sector-John Smith." 

~ You must be eligible to work in the United States independent of company sponsorship. CEE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CEE reserves the right not to fill this position. ~