Company Overview

Founded in 2000, Walker-Miller Energy Services is a core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.

Our experience driven philosophy of energy efficiency as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE.

B - Boldly Go

E – Embrace Equity

H - Humble Confidence

I - Inclusive Stewardship

V - Value Reputation

E - Extraordinary Experience

Position Summary

The Associate Program Manager (APM) is responsible for supporting the Senior Program Manager with all program management activities associated with delivering the program In this role, you will assist with the overall development of the larger program and lead the implementation of several program channels to attract new participants and energy efficiency providers to meet program objectives during startup and into the future growth of the program.

The APM exercises independent judgment in overseeing the program channels and is accountable for delivering client requirements. The role develops forecasts and production strategies, evaluates results and KPIs, determines appropriate operational adjustments, oversees quality assurance, and manages key customer and partner relationships within established program objectives.

Essential Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Embrace, operate, and lead within our core values.
Leads the development and implementation of production plans to meet the production goals for the kit and food bank channels.
Coordinate with the outreach manager to develop and implement a comprehensive outreach plan to support the production plans for the kit and food bank channels.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the program’s strategic direction and initiatives.
Assist in the development of a QA/QC plan to ensure accurate program results and good evaluation
Coordinate with Senior Program Manager and program evaluators to understand evaluation plans and communicate program procedures to
Manage cross functional program relationships where applicable, including planning, assigning, completing, coaching, mentoring and directing
Work with marketing team to develop marketing campaigns, collateral and case studies as
Support broader team to ensure data accuracy regarding project submission and completion.
Assist the client with idea generation and research on program options and projects to reach goal.
Support the management of the utility relationship as required and serve as an advocate for the
Assist with the preparation of invoices and activity reports as required to the client, partner, or Walker-Miller Energy Services management when the Senior Program Manager is unavailable.
Support the processing of energy efficiency project paperwork through designated tracking

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in the energy or energy efficiency industry, or an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of continuous experience working in the energy or energy efficiency industry.
Proven leadership abilities in a rapidly changing environment.
Proficiency in financial and project management.
Detail-oriented and have an ability to prioritize workload and delegate appropriate work assignments to team members.
Must be flexible to handle a wide variety of tasks and complete work in a timely fashion in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.