Sr. Project Manager - Energy Programs

Position: Sr. Project Manager – Energy Programs

Reports to: Assistant Director – Energy Programs

Compensation*: Competitive starting salary $81,600 – $102,800 commensurate with skills and experience, Full Pay Range: $81,600 – $124,000

Employment Classification: Temporary, Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

*Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications in the pay equity assessment to determine equitable salary placement. Candidates should expect compensation offers within the starting compensation range. The full pay range is included to show the earnings potential for this position with sustained high performance.  

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. This position will represent Energy Trust in public settings and potentially at community events. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Sr. Project Manager would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum.

What We’re Looking For:

This position is responsible for leading and executing projects on behalf of the Assistant Director of Energy Programs to benefit the Programs Team. The identified projects will improve the Programs Team’s efficiency, responsiveness, processes, knowledge sharing, and upskilling.   

The ideal candidate for this position has experience managing 3-5 projects at a time. The candidate has the ability to lead through influence and has experience collaborating with various levels of leadership. The candidate is process oriented, laying out clear approaches, maintaining timelines, and communicating effectively. Projects will be of various lengths and complexity.   

This individual reports to the Assistant Director of Energy Programs. 

This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for all staff and other in-person meetings. 

What You’ll Do:

• Support the development and implementation of training and knowledge sharing to upskill Programs Team staff, including but not limited to the set up and implementation of a supportive program management meeting series.
• Coordinate cross-sector reporting and stakeholder response requests, including quarterly metrics. 
• Develop processes and documentation to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Programs team.  
• Implement special projects on behalf of the Assistant Director of Energy Programs.  
• Develop and maintain cross-functional documentation and process documents.  
• Utilize various tools to track and report on initiatives. 
• Perform all functions of the job in a safe manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

·       This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

·     Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. PMP strongly preferred.  

·       5 years professional experience in energy efficiency programs.  

·       Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing through influence.   

·       Experience managing processes, facilitating dialogues, and coordinating projects.    

·       Strong knowledge of Asana, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word software applications.  Ability to build spreadsheet models based on input from managers.   

·       Strong in