Project and Program Management
Location:
San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
Duration:
12-Month Contract
Pay Range:
$68-74/hr
Schedule:
Standard eight-hour day with core business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Onsite Monday through Thursday, with remote work eligible on Fridays.
Our client, a large California energy utility, is seeking a Project and Program Management to administer its demand response programs. These programs compensate customers for conserving energy on hot days, when conservation is needed most. You will oversee program operations, validate participant and vendor payments, and coordinate with teams across the organization.
You will make sure programs meet California Public Utilities Commission requirements and deliver a strong customer experience. This role includes a rotating on-call schedule during demand response season (May through October).
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the Demand Response Programs department. Key responsibilities include:
Administering demand response programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives
Overseeing day-to-day program operations
Validating participant and vendor payments
Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including IT, Supply Management, Marketing, Accounting, and Policy
Supporting regulatory filings and program design activities
Providing guidance to program support staff
Promoting a positive customer experience for participating customers and aggregators
Essential Job Duties and Job Functions:
Manage demand response programs and ensure they operate in compliance with all California Public Utilities Commission requirements
Ensure customers and aggregators participating in the programs have a good customer experience
Review invoices and confirm program expenditures are appropriate and within budget
Evaluate program performance and recommend process improvements that enhance effectiveness, operational efficiency, and compliance
Continuously seek opportunities to improve program cost and performance
Facilitate communication and coordination among multiple departments, including IT, Marketing, Accounting, and Policy
Manage stakeholder engagement and satisfaction
Maintain awareness of trends, business conditions, and internal processes and practices affecting component projects or the overall program
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule approximately once per month during demand response season (May through October), including weekend availability during assigned periods to support and initiate demand response events as needed
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience coordinating across multiple departments and building effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of responsibilities requiring both quantitative analysis and strong written communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to review invoices and manage program spend within budget
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree required
2-5 years of relevant experience (Level II)
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