Manager, Program Portfolio

Overview

About VEIC: 

VEIC is a sustainable energy company on a mission to generate the energy solutions the world needs. For over 30 years VEIC has been working with governments, utilities, foundations, and businesses across North America to develop and deploy clean energy services that provide immediate and lasting change. With expertise in energy efficiency, building decarbonization, transportation electrification, and new approaches for a clean and flexible grid, VEIC brings innovative solutions to the market. VEIC is nationally recognized for developing pilots and programs that optimize energy use, reduce energy burdens for low-income customers, and advance new technologies. In addition to our full-service consulting business, VEIC administers three large-scale sustainable energy programs: Efficiency Vermont, Efficiency Smart, and the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU).  

Location:

This is a hybrid position, and the ideal candidate will be located in Washington, DC.

Compensation:

At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. The starting pay range for this position will be between $125,000-$130,000 annually. Based on market data, pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and location. Please discuss your intended work location with the recruiter for more information. The total compensation package for this position also includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), Care and Concern leave, Parental leave, wellbeing benefit, a community service day, and eight paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Continuously develops and enhances staff capability to provide exceptional workforce development program management services. Mentors, models, and drives key skill sets including:
  • Highly effective and efficient program implementation methodologies
  • Best-In-Class operational effectiveness
  • Leadership through influence
  • Development of highly functioning implementation teams
  • Plan evaluation strategies including risk assessment and risk mitigation
  • Budget creation and management
  • Project and program evaluation through key performance indicators
  • Best-Known-Practice sharing and utilization
  • The building and developing of strong partner relationships
  • Leading project implementation efforts as needed
• Sets the long-term strategy for the Workforce Development program to meet its annual goals.
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with public-sector, private-sector and non-profit employers to create career pathways for future talent.
• Builds and maintains strong partnerships with other workforce development agencies to ensure alignment and execution of collaborative workforce strategies.
• Gathers labor market information, talent demand and skills requirements and translating data into meaningful information to create workforce development strategies.
• Develops and manages a database of employers and/or industry representatives and maintain regular communication through appropriate channels.
• Develops and continuously monitors progress regarding initiative goals, budget and cost-effectiveness making program tactical changes as needed.
• Develops, leads, and motivates the Externs and provide an understanding of their goals and progress.
• Ensure operational efficiency, performance quality, and drive Best Known Practices.
• Leads the program initiatives to provide skills development, on-the-job training and certifications, direct work experience with contractors, and job placement.
• Delivers clear and transparent program messaging for both external and internal customers.
• Addresses customer complaints and feedback. Seeks solutions to prevent future occurrences. Counsels Externs as needed.
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Director, Account Management and Workforce Development and other DCSEU groups on cross-functional initiatives, with understanding and flexibility to build organizational unity, efficiency, and success.
• Manages the staff resource levels necessary to accomplish DCSEU Workforce Development program.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Program Management Experience: Demonstrated expertise in Program/Project Management.  Program/Project Management certification such as PMP or PgMP is desired.
• Staff Management Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience developing, leading, and supervising staff.
• Ability to motivate, develop, mentor and engage staff to support VEIC's mission and division/group goals.
• Experience creating best practices, innovating, and implementing activities to accomplish group/division goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to handle competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, detail oriented, accurate, and able to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Budget creation and management
• Ability to carry out systematic process and/or tactical planning and implement planned steps from start to finish.
• Ability to uphold and instill with the group excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated experience generating reports with spreadsheet and/or database programs such as Excel and Tracker.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Any emails from VEIC team members will originate from a @veic.com email address. If you encounter anything that raises suspicions during your interactions, we encourage you to exercise caution and suspend or discontinue communications.