Senior Project Manager

The role

The Senior Project Manager manages large, complex programs, projects, and client engagements. This role involves stakeholder coordination, financial management, and operational oversight to ensure successful program delivery.

What you will do

• Manage and oversee large-scale, complex programs, projects, and client engagements
• Ensure execution of day-to-day program tasks and implementation of activities
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, milestones, and operational effectiveness
• Drive accountability for program outcomes, quality standards, and client satisfaction
• Anticipate and resolve complex operational exceptions and delivery challenges
• Contribute to development of program strategies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and financial reporting
• Serve as the primary client-facing contact for assigned programs
• Supervise and mentor Project Managers and project contributors
• Oversee quality reviews of program records and operational deliverables

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field
• 8 years of experience managing complex programs, projects, or initiatives within energy efficiency, sustainability, consulting, utilities, or a related industry
• Experience managing large-scale or complex client-facing programs
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams
• Experience managing implementation efforts, client communications, financial performance, and operational execution
• Experience contributing to proposal development, scope of development, client presentations, contract modifications, and business development activities
• Experience overseeing participant-facing or transaction-based program operations
• Knowledge of project and program management methodologies, governance practices, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and operational planning
• Ability to independently manage complex initiatives and balance multiple priorities
• Ability to apply and reinforce SOPs, documentation controls, quality assurance practices, and corrective-action processes
• Ability to coach, mentor, and support project management staff
• Strong client relationship management skills

Benefits

• Generous retirement package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other pre-tax contribution plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Before you apply

• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited
• Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check
• A drug screen is a precondition of employment
• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is a precondition of employment
• Not accepting applications from candidates residing in Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota

About the company

Energy Solutions focuses on large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings through market-based programs. Since 1995, they have offered performance-based solutions for utility, government, and institutional customers.