Program Manager

Description

Assisting with data and indirect programs in addition to assessment programs; energy efficiency programs moving into demand management and renewables. This position has traditionally worked on two data programs that provide data to building owners at a building level as well as data to city stakeholders at a city block, city, and county level. We're working on a number of our energy efficiency programs, focusing primarily, as stated, on data driven programs. We offer several types of programs that we refer to as study programs by which we go out to customer sites, review their operating procedures, their equipment and make recommendations at that point for energy efficient upgrades. Working on a large portfolio of 10-12 different programs in which the resource will be involved with team meetings, collaborating with engineers, project groups, partner organizations, etc. There are different delivery tasks for those, which means that they could be participating, again, in product team meetings that could be collaborating with our engineers or our account management group or our third-party study vendors. A typical day is not necessarily typical, but it will consist of collaboration efforts with a many of our partner organizations. This role will encompass a lot of project management work and pipeline management within our Salesforce systems. The team that this role will be assigned to will be the commercial and industrial energy efficiency product delivery team. Support internal (business), and external customers. This is a highly collaborative role. Partner with different organizations and learn about new emerging technologies in the energy efficiency space in addition to working with phenomenal team members.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, however, commensurate experience is fine. Agile, lean certifications would be great to have. Marketing/communications and business administration. Relevant education with marketing; promotion of marketing programs. Although not required, SalesForce experience would be a great assetKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.1-2 years of previous experience in a similar type role to upwards of 5 years; performing program management or even having some leadership experience would be great. A background in/experience with budget ownership or has experience with having sales targets and reaching them, company incentives that they've hit, etc. Any experience with marketing in the sense that this team has a very active level of promotion of programs listed above and works very closely with marketing and communications departments. Previous experience in regulated utility is nice to have. Experience with process/efficiency improvement. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Proven experience working in groups and executing tasks with teams. Proven experience in a cross functional team. Self-driven/problem solver, shows/takes initiative. Open to ambiguity. Looking for resources with more of a data focused skill set.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.