Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.
We are currently seeking an experienced Software Project Manager III to join our growing team. This person will collaborate with the current team to lead a strategic initiative for the Information Systems Department. You will work with business and IS stakeholders to identify tasks and milestones that will inform the creation of plans for completing deliverables. You will bring project management skills and process mapping abilities to support a transformation of current ad hoc workflows to standardized Portfolio processes.
A successful candidate should be proficient in creating and managing project plans, timelines, and Portfolio management. You need to have strong analytical and communication skills; be a self-starter that can work on your own and as part of a team. This position will report to our Senior Director of IS Operations.
This is a hybrid work opportunity. At ES, this means working onsite at one of our offices a minimum of 1 day/week (currently Wednesdays) with flexibility for the remainder of the days. ES has offices in Oakland, CA, Portland, OR, Chicago, IL, and Boston, MA. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Create and manage project plans and timelines based on the Agile squad(s) workflow, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs
- Reporting of results and plans as part of Portfolio Management
- Provide weekly updates of release progress
- Create monthly status report including reporting on all work tracks
- Work with Product and Business teams on Quarterly Roadmaps
- Create Internal Subcontract process map and implement with teams
- Create and use an internal/external stakeholder analysis
- Keep RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issue and Decision) log up to date
- Collaborate with internal teams on implementation
- Coordinate and follow up with other work track leaders
- Oversee and expand the Information Systems Portfolio
- Provide support, direction, and guidance to team members
- Self-manage time and work under minimal guidance
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, or science or technical discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Mathematics, preferred
- 10 years of experience in the software or technical industry.
- Software Portfolio Management oversight, continuous improvement, retrospective and project stakeholder reporting
- Experience with Project Management fundamentals
- Experience with Agile methodology scrum and/or Kanban
- Growth Mindset, collaboration and solution-orientated are key to this role
- Experience building process maps and implementing them with teams
- Strong multitasking, team empowerment, documentation, and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience collaborating directly with other staff across the organization
- Familiarity/experience with Monday.com, Slack and SharePoint a plus
- Experience with Lucid or Figma a plus
- Energy efficiency/renewable energy domain experience a plus
- Candidates
Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of $120,000 to $140,000/Annually
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
AI Use
At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience skills can truly shine.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility
We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from all backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!
Office Locations and a Remote Workforce
Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
Background Check Information
Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable Accommodations
Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected].
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