NRG Energy

Program Manager, Customer Care

NRG Energy$88K — $105K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program or project management, especially in customer service or technology environments.
  • Proficient in managing cross-functional initiatives and stakeholders, including senior leaders.
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate data and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate complex ideas clearly.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, uncertain settings while handling multiple responsibilities and projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of programs to enhance customer and agent experiences within contact centers.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and success metrics.
  • Create and update project plans, roadmaps, and timelines, while managing risks and dependencies.
  • Analyze data to discover insights that lead to operational improvements.
  • Communicate project status and outcomes to various stakeholders at different levels.
  • Balance and manage multiple projects effectively, adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Implement standardized project management best practices to ensure project success.

Benefits

  • Free daily lunch and drinks on site
  • Paid holidays and flexible paid time away
  • Employee/Friends/Family Discounts
  • Onsite health clinic, gym, and gaming tables
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life coverage with a 24/7 Medical Hotline
  • 401(k) plan with Employer Match
  • Opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Summary:

The Customer Care Program Manager leads cross-functional initiatives that improve contact center performance, customer and agent experiences, and operational efficiency. This role owns programs and projects from intake through implementation, spanning process optimization, technology enhancements, AI automation, and experience improvements.

This role requires a highly effective program leader who can translate business needs into clear requirements, align cross-functional stakeholders, navigate complex dependencies, and drive initiatives to measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate is organized, data-driven, comfortable operating in ambiguity, and able to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution.

Success in this role requires strong ownership, communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills, along with the ability to build trusted partnerships across Customer Care, Technology, Analytics, Innovation, Operations, and external partners. Experience with contact center technologies, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities is a strong plus.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of Customer Care programs and projects, including process improvements, technology implementations, automation, and customer and agent experience enhancements.
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify needs, gather requirements, define scope, establish success measures, and align on desired outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain program and project plans, timelines, roadmaps, milestones, risks, dependencies, decisions, and stakeholder communication plans.
  • Use qualitative insights and quantitative data to identify root causes, evaluate opportunities, develop recommendations, and drive solutions that improve operational and customer outcomes.
  • Influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to establish priorities, make decisions, resolve blockers, and maintain momentum.
  • Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities, proactively adjusting plans and resources while maintaining strong delivery standards.
  • Establish and track success metrics and regularly communicate project status, milestones, risks, decisions, dependencies, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Apply established project and program management practices, governance standards, and change management processes to ensure effective execution and adoption.
  • Identify opportunities to continuously improve Customer Care processes, tools, and experiences, including the strategic use of automation and AI to improve outcomes for customers, agents, and our team.


Required Skills, Experience, Education:
  • Relevant experience in business, technology, or a related field.
  • Experience in project management, program management, contact center operations, customer experience, customer support, or a related role leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives through the full lifecycle, from intake, discovery, and planning through execution, implementation, and measurement.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to break down complex problems, analyze qualitative and quantitative information, identify root causes, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex topics, decisions, risks, and recommendations to diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, deadlines, stakeholders, and dependencies simultaneously.
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environments while maintaining accountability for outcomes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.


Preferred Skills, Experience, Education:
  • Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Asana).
  • Experience working with customer data, reporting, or analytics tools (e.g., Salesforce, SQL/Snowflake, Tableau).
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled customer care solutions (e.g., chatbots, agent assist, routing, analytics).
  • Exposure to contact center technologies such as IVR, CRM, telephony platforms, workforce management, or QA tools.
  • MBA or advanced degree (preferred, not required).


Learn about the Vivint Culture and why it's a great place to grow your career!

Here are some highlighted perks you should ask us about:
  • Free daily lunch and drinks on site
  • Paid holidays and flexible paid time away
  • Employee/Friends/Family Discounts
  • Onsite health clinic, gym, gaming tables
  • Medical/dental/vision/life coverage & 24/7 Medical Hotline
  • 401(k) + Employer Match
  • Employee Resource Groups


WORKING CONDITIONS:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Official description on file with Talent.

We support the use of AI tools to help you prepare for your interview (e.g., practicing responses, researching the role, or refining your resume). However, during interviews and assessments, we expect responses to reflect your own thinking, experience, and communication. Use of AI to generate or read answers in real time, complete assessments, or misrepresent your qualifications is not permitted and may impact your candidacy.

About NRG Energy

NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as the largest solar power developer in the country or by giving customers the latest tools to better manage their energy use, NRG is a pioneer in developing smarter energy choices. Our diverse power generating facilities have a capacity of about 52,000 megawatts, capable of supporting almost 42 million homes. Our retail electricity providers — Reliant and Energy Plus — and thermal energy division serve nearly 3 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers. A Fortune 250 company, NRG supports clean energy resources and technologies critical to our transition to a sustainable, low carbon society. We built the nation's first privately-funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue to create new, clean energy solutions for our customers. In addition to our environmental efforts, we actively contribute to the local communities where NRG employees live and work. Since 2004, our Global Giving program has provided millions of dollars to organizations and charities that have a direct impact on the lives of the people in our communities, including food banks and those that foster self-sufficiency, improve housing and provide supplemental education to people in need. NRG has also organized special responses for victims of extreme catastrophe, such as the Haitian earthquake and the Japanese tsunami in 2010. Employee donations were tripled to maximize the contributions. NRG has won numerous awards for industry leadership and many of its nationwide econrg initiatives, which are targeted toward meeting the challenges of climate change, clean air and natural resources protection.

NRG Energy Careers

Join the vibrant team at NRG Energy, a leader in the power and energy sector, and contribute to a sustainable future while advancing your career. At NRG Energy, we are committed to innovation, leadership, and diversity, ensuring a dynamic workplace where growth and opportunity are at the forefront.

Work You’ll Do

At NRG Energy, you’ll engage in meaningful work that powers communities and fosters environmental stewardship. Our team of professionals is dedicated to leading the energy sector through cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices. By joining us, you help shape the future of energy, leveraging your skills to make a significant impact.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, NRG Energy offers a range of job opportunities and internships that will harness your potential and polish your skills. Our positions span from technical roles in energy management to leadership tracks in corporate functions. Each role is crucial in driving our mission of a sustainable energy future.

Career Development and Benefits

NRG Energy is deeply invested in the professional growth of its employees. We offer robust career development programs, including leadership training, professional networking opportunities, and diversity training. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Culture of Innovation and Diversity

Our company culture celebrates diversity, encourages innovation, and fosters a collaborative environment. At NRG Energy, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of experts, each bringing unique perspectives that drive our success. We believe that inclusive teamwork and innovative thinking are the keys to our continued growth and leadership in the energy sector.

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Embark on a rewarding career path at NRG Energy by exploring our current hiring opportunities. Tailor your job search to match your career aspirations and skills. Prepare your resume, ace the interview, and join a team that’s committed to making a difference.

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Learn more about NRG Energy
Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
NASDAQ

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