Project Manager - HOMES/HEAR Program

Job Overview:

APTIM's Energy Transition team is looking for a motivated and experienced Start-Up Project Manager, State Energy Programs to support HOMES and HEAR programs. This role will be responsible for the launch of state energy programs across the country. The Start-Up Project Manager is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the state energy programs across the country. The primary focus of the role is development and ongoing refinement of planning, program launch activities, managing key tasks including development and implementation of policies and procedures, oversight of ensuring project deliverables are met and managing timelines with internal functional teams. Communication with other internal functional teams is a key responsibility of this position as well as coordination with external partner and client teams. This role may involve direct marketplace engagement with CBO's, trade allies, state energy offices, utilities, industry organizations and other program partners. This position will report to the Portfolio Director working directly with program teams across the nation.

Location is flexible within Texas as hybrid office/telecommute will be needed for this role.

APTIM's Energy Transition team is a recognized leader in the marketplace. Our energy experts deliver highly innovative projects and complex client solutions providing the full breadth of solutions including energy efficiency, energy management, carbon management, smart infrastructure, and distributed energy resources (DER). Our consultants proactively collaborate with clients to define and implement strategies and programs around key business drivers, with the primary focus of finding and delivering high impact outcomes that exceed expectations and meet the unique needs of our government, utility, and commercial clients.

APTIM seeks a versatile individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and can effectively communicate technical details to non-technical audiences and stakeholders. In addition to being an outstanding operations leader and communicator, the successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. This role will involve direct engagement with APTIM's state and local government clients and utilities (regulated and non-regulated). You will be working with others who are passionate about clean energy, energy efficiency, and making a positive impact on the industry.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Work as part of an energy efficiency team ensuring the planning, administration, and implementation of HOMES and HEAR programs are successfully executed
• Lead and manage the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
• Develop project plans, including scope, timeline, and resource allocation.
• Manage calendars, meeting agendas, maintain detailed notes, KPI tracking and deliverables.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Monitor project progress and identify any risks or issues that may impact timelines or deliverables.
• Implement effective project management methodologies and best practices.
• Conduct regular status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation, including requirements, specifications, and change requests.
• Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.
• Provides leadership and direction for multiple functional areas.
• Identify and facilitate the resolution of program operation issues.
• Prepare presentations related to the project for both internal and external team meetings.
• Monitor market conditions, innovations, and trends to evolve project execution methods.
• Supervises daily activities of