We are seeking an Industrial Systems Optimization Program (ISOP) Senior Program Manager in California who is responsible for managing day-to-day operational activity and planning for the ISOP, a PG&E energy efficiency program, with the primary goal of hitting Total System Benefit (TSB) targets for electric and gas customers. ISOP delivers comprehensive energy efficiency services to the industrial sector within PG&E's service territory, tailored to customer business type, size, and financial needs.

ISOP serves a broad range of eligible industrial customer types including manufacturing, food processing, oil and gas, mining, chemical, water and wastewater, industrial laundry, and grocery stores. The program delivers high-quality engineering support, attractive incentives, zero-interest on-bill financing for electric and gas saving projects, and innovative pathways to cost-effective energy savings for both large customers and small-to-medium businesses.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead overall program management by overseeing contract requirements, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and performance outcomes.
• Manage program operations and reporting through project tracking, M&V planning, baseline analysis, and regular status updates to leadership.
• Direct and develop the program team to ensure strong communication, continuous improvement, professional growth, and high-quality on-time deliverables.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships by serving as a liaison with utilities, vendors, and end users to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction.
• Support program growth and external engagement through marketing, customer outreach, business development, RFP contributions, cross-team coordination, and industry representation.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in any of the following areas: San Francisco Bay, Fresno, or Sacramento, CA. Travel is anticipated to be approximately 20% of the time given the geographic size of the service territory.

Qualifications

Applicants for this role are required to have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred, or Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or other related field of study
• Experience in industrial settings and knowledge of equipment typically found in manufacturing and other industrial facilities
• Project management experience, preferably in energy efficiency or a related industry
• Experience managing a delivery team
• Familiarity with California statewide energy policy, regulatory decisions, and project dispositions

A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:

• Understanding of industrial project approval process, typical barriers, and techniques to work through barriers
• Strong grasp of project financial metrics
• Familiarity with Demand Response programs

For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong importance on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Compensation & Benefits

The full salary range for this full-time, exempt position located in either San Francisco Bay area is $132,000 - $198,000; Sacramento, CA is $121,000 - $181,500; and Fresno area is $110,000 - $165,000. At Cascade, transparency and fairness are core to how we work. We post the full salary range for every role because we value clarity and equity. Our offers are thoughtfully determined based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity, to ensure fairness. We aim to ensure consistency and integrity in every decision.

Our total rewards include competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and financial security. We provide health, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending and health savings account options that include employer contributions. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution. Cascade is proud to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), annual cash performance bonuses, paid vacation and sick time, and an inclusive, flexible holiday policy. To further support wellbeing, we provide a $500 contribution that can be applied to an HSA, FSA, or Lifestyle Spending Account.

Application Process

We would appreciate a current resume with your application. We would also appreciate a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role.

• Please, no phone calls.
• Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
• Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S., which includes OPT.

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AI Usage During our Recruitment Process

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