Program Administration Business Development Lead

The Cadmus Group, Inc.

$180K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in energy efficiency, clean energy, or utility program administration; 3 years in leadership.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in launching energy programs or developing new business lines.
  • Strong business development and sales experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of utility program design, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder relations.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and business development skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead business development for program administration and implementation opportunities.
  • Develop and implement a growth-oriented business plan for program administration.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to create differentiated offerings based on market needs.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and industry partners.
  • Oversee program delivery, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and achievement of goals.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance.
  • 401(k) program with benefits.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Voluntary time off (VTO) and tuition reimbursement.
  • Adoption assistance and other optional benefits.
  • Various bonus programs.
Full Job Description
Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

 

Cadmus seeks an entrepreneurial leader to build and grow our Energy Program Administration practice. This individual will be responsible for developing strategy, securing new clients, building delivery capability, and leading program operations that help utilities and government clients achieve their decarbonization and energy savings goals.

 

Responsibilities
  • Lead business development efforts for program administration and program implementation opportunities, including pipeline development, opportunity qualification, capture strategy, and proposal leadership with utilities, state agencies, and other funding entities.
  • Develop and execute a growth-oriented business plan to build and scale a program administration and implementation practice, including go-to-market strategy, service definition, target markets, staffing model, and multi-year revenue and margin targets.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering, evaluation, program design, and data analytics teams to shape differentiated offerings that leverage firm capabilities and respond to evolving regulatory, market transformation, and equity priorities.
  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, regulators, community-based organizations, and industry partners to identify new opportunities, influence program design, and position the firm as a trusted and innovative program administrator.
  • Provide executive oversight of program delivery to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and achievement of savings, participation, and equity objectives—while maintaining focus on growth, scalability, and repeatable delivery models.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in energy efficiency, clean energy, or utility program administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • Proven experience launching energy efficiency or clean energy programs or scaling new business lines.
  • Proven business development experience and sales success.
  • Strong understanding of utility program design, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and business development skills.
  • Proficient in MS Suite applications.

Additional Information:

 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

 

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

 

The minimum starting salary for this position is$180,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

 

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyones success at Cadmus and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

 

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