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Initiative Manager - ASHPs

Center for Energy and Environment
medical insurance, dental insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
212 North 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2025
Description Location Preference to be located in Minnesota but remote applicants will be considered. Join Our Dynamic Market Transformation Team! We are looking for an Initiative Manager to join our growing Market Transformation team. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Market Deployment. The Market Transformation team is responsible for scoping, designing, and implementing a portfolio of emerging technology initiatives, to accelerate the adoption of new energy efficient technologies in Minnesota. As an Initiative Manager for residential air source heat pumps (ASHPs) you will be responsible for spearheading the initiative strategy for ASHPs with our internal team and external partners and overseeing market deployment to increase technology adoption. The position will be responsible for implementing training deployment, contractor network management, utility collaboration, supply chain collaboration, and marketing collaboration . Market deployment will be managed in partnership with other team members, subcontractors and other market partners. Who We Are Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in the North Loop of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest's quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance. What We Offer Insurance Coverage Options: To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2025 Benefit Summary. Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire. Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vesting and company contribution. Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges. Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time. Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance. Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization. What You'll Do We are seeking a driven person that is motivated by our mission to discover and deploy the most effective strategies for reduction of energy and carbon emissions. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and adaptive in their approach to work and have experience with energy efficiency, utility programs and residential HVAC technology. Program management Maintaining focus on results and impact by ensuring high quality program delivery and goal attainment Oversee daily program operations including managing the initiative budget, supporting the annual workplan development, assisting with internal tracking and report of ASHP activities Work with market research and evaluation team to track and monitor product market share and other market progress indicators (MPIs) Collaboratively participate in the development of the program theory of transformation for this technology with internal and external partners Design and deploy additional or new market intervention strategies to accelerate the adoption of technology Assist with market analysis and adapt strategies based on results Staff and team management Lead cross functional team in developing and continuously refining program strategy, activities and results Manage direct report staff in program deployment activities Support direct report staff in ongoing career development and professional growth Manage the selection and day-to-day work of subcontractors as needed to support the initiative activities Internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication Lead regular engagement with utility stakeholders to understand perspectives and align activities and outcomes to advance air source heat pump technology In collaboration with existing internal team, maintain productive working partnerships with HVAC manufacturers, distributors and contractors to understand barriers and opportunities for ASHPs and advance initiative goals Collaborate nationally to understand activities, best practices and opportunities in other regions Understand and clearly communicate the product definition, theory of change, and program value to key market actors Market Deployment (resource development, training delivery, contractor network management and marketing) Oversee and maintain the development of tools and educational resources to increase uptake of ASHP technology Oversee the development and delivery of training curriculum and delivery to key market actors to promote increased installation of ASHP technology Oversee ASHP contractor network requirements and program maintenance Collaborate with the marketing team on activities to encourage increased awareness and customer demand for ASHP technology. Other duties as assigned or apparent. Skills & Knowledge We're Looking For Energy efficiency program implementation experience preferred Experience with the HVAC supply chain supply chain preferred Demonstrated experience with program management, including developing work plans, coordinating/managing the work of others, and responsibility for producing work products Demonstrated experience hiring and managing staff, managing results and facilitating professional development Demonstrated experience with program training and marketing activities Strong ability to craft clear and compelling deliverables Ability to work effectively with a variety of teams and external partners Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in relevant field required Minimum of 5 years of previous experience in energy efficiency program management or comparable experience in the residential HVAC industry Compensation Dependent on qualifications and experience, we expect the compensation range for this position will be $94,000-$100,000. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)