Willdan,

Program Manager

Willdan,$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years leading cross-functional teams in energy or consulting sectors; preferred master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience with resource acquisition, market support, or equity programs for California energy efficiency admins.
  • Knowledge of California energy networks and utilities as program administrators.
  • Understanding of energy efficiency regulations and policies on multiple governance levels.
  • Experience in California government procurement processes and compliance principles.
  • Demonstrated capability in managing and reporting program budgets.
  • Strong analytical skills for data collection and interpretation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage energy-efficient programs.
  • Provide expertise in public sector energy project procurement.
  • Collaborate on program goals, timelines, and budgets.
  • Foster an inclusive work environment that encourages innovation.
  • Maintain standard operating procedures and continuous improvement processes.
  • Guide and support program staff and interns in initiatives.
  • Engage stakeholders for collaboration on funding and resources.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Active engagement with state agencies and community organizations.
  • Involvement in innovative energy efficiency initiatives.
  • Opportunity to influence under-resourced community programs.
Full Job Description
Willdan is seeking an Energy Efficiency Program Manager in Southern California. In this role, you will be a crucial team member in leading the implementation of one or more energy-efficiency programs.

The Program Manager will work closely with Willdan leadership to design, plan, and execute initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption, optimizing resources, promoting sustainable practices, and serving under-resourced communities. Your responsibilities will include leading program implementation, reporting, budgeting, coordination, client and stakeholder engagement, and data analysis while monitoring program effectiveness and delegating to subject matter experts and program staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and manage one or more energy-efficient programs.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in public sector energy project procurement.
  • Collaborate with Willdan leadership to establish program goals, timelines, and budgets.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and continuous learning.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), QA/QC protocols, and continuous improvement processes for all program areas.
  • Provide guidance and support to program staff, interns, and all involved in energy efficiency initiatives.
  • Manage program staff and delegate to subject matter experts.
  • Assist in hiring and staff training.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to support program execution.
  • Conduct research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in energy efficiency.
  • Support development and deployment of customer and contractor-facing tools, portals, and databases to improve program experience and tracking.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate program outcomes and progress to management, stakeholders, and the client(s).
  • Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders, including state agencies, utility providers, Regional Energy Networks, industry partners, and community organizations.
  • Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration, funding, and resource sharing.
  • Integrate equity-focused approaches into program design and implementation.
  • Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and industry events related to energy efficiency initiatives.
  • Identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as business needs dictate.

Job Requirements / Qualifications
  • 5+ years of progressive and relevant experience leading cross-functional teams in the energy, local government, or consulting sectors with a bachelor's degree. A master's degree in a related field, with direct experience in energy efficiency, is preferred.
  • Previous experience leading the implementation of a resource acquisition, market support, or equity program for a California energy efficiency Program Administrator.
  • Knowledge of California Regional Energy Networks, Investor-Owned Utilities, and Community Choice Aggregators as Energy Efficiency Program Administrators.
  • Knowledge of energy efficiency regulations, policies, and standards at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • Experience supporting or leading local government procurement using California Government Code 4217, Public Contract Code 3400, Job Order Contracting, Piggyback Contracting, and the California Uniform Public Contracting Cost Accounting Act.
  • Knowledge of local government, K12, state, and federal fiscal and procurement compliance principles.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and reporting on programmatic budgets.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive decision-making and program optimization.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis tools, and project management software.


About Willdan,

Willdan Group, Inc. is an American publicly traded company selling professional technical and consulting services to public and private utilities, public agencies at all levels of government, and commercial and industrial firms. The company operates offices in more than a dozen states, with its key operations in California and New York. In 1964, the company was built by William Stookey and Dan Heil in southern California on a then-unique model of providing outsourced engineering services exclusively to municipalities, especially newly urbanizing cities. Over the next 50 years, the company's expansion has reflected the increasingly complex challenges facing communities, with a forward-looking focus on energy efficiency, energy engineering, cogeneration, Energy Savings Performance Contract, Community Choice Aggregation, smart city, microgrid consulting, and Transactive energy software. In 2006, Willdan Group, Inc. completed its initial public offerings in NASDAQ, becoming a publicly traded company under the symbol WLDN. In 2008, Willdan acquired Intergy Corporation, then renamed Willdan Energy Solutions, offering energy efficiency utility program management. In 2015, Willdan acquired 360 Energy Engineers and Abacus Resource Management, expanding its capabilities into Energy Service Company and Energy Savings Performance Contract services. Willdan acquired NYC-based Genesys Engineering, P.C., in 2016, bringing Power Engineering services into its portfolio, with an eye to evolution of U.S. power systems toward Distributed generation and microgrids.
Learn more about Willdan,
Size
1,560 employees
Market Cap
$248.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$14.5 million
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$390.9 million
NASDAQ

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