Program Manager

Summary

Join Budderfly, a fast-growing energy management company, as a Virtual Power Plant Program Manager! This remote role focuses on coordinating and administering VPP programs, supporting partner integrations, managing launches, and overseeing post-launch support and program growth. You will cultivate relationships with utility and energy market partners, oversee program rollouts, contribute to VPP strategy, and collaborate with various teams to ensure program delivery and growth. Success in this role will be measured by program implementation and growth, increased revenue, customer satisfaction, and grid stability. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in demand response program management and a strong understanding of demand response program management and growth beyond thermostats. Budderfly offers competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in demand response program management or a related field
• Understanding of Demand Response program management and program growth beyond thermostats, including but not limited to Batteries, Solar, Electric Vehicles and additional load control technologies
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of program management methodologies and tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a core personal drive to find solutions
• Self starter with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with Budderfly’s Utility and Energy Market partners while maintaining a personal touch with every interaction
• Oversee program rollouts and guide coordination and project management as Budderfly grows its VPP programs
• Contribute to VPP strategy & expansion planning
• Collaborate with the Sales, Development, Marketing, Product, and our customer success team to ensure the highest level of program delivery and streamlined growth
• Contribute directly to the development and implementation of strategies to meet internal growth targets
• Coordinate with team members and departments to prioritize clients-reported issues and demands and maintain clear communication with clients
• Manage and oversee the implementation and operation of demand response or VPP programs
• Monitor program performance and make data-driven improvements
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• Prepare and present reports on program performance to senior management
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in energy management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Professional certifications such as project management certification (PMP) are preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change