Energy Program Manager - Infrastructure

Energy Program Manager - Infrastructure

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Project Delivery team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Energy Program Manager - Infrastructure position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Facilitates established energy programs with defined scope and moderate risk under the guidance of senior staff. Coordinates activities across multiple project development departments, third party suppliers, operations, construction, and IT to support program goals, milestones, and timeline commitments.

Monitors program performance by collecting and analyzing cost and schedule data, helping ensure alignment with budgets and business objectives. Supports regulatory activities such as rate case requirements through performance tracking, basic variance analysis, and assists in implementing corrective strategies when needed.

Works closely with project teams and department leads to maintain program execution and resolve day-to-day issues. Facilitates communication among stakeholders, identifies opportunities for process improvement within the program's scope, and supports the adoption of best practices through collaborative problem-solving and systematic documentation.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and direction to team members.
• Identifies the scope of an assigned program and decides logical action to meet program requirements and deadlines.
• Communicates with and manages internal customer relationships as the primary point of contact for program execution.
• Accurately identifies internal customer needs, sets reasonable expectations, and identifies potential issues and corrective actions.
• Facilitates communication between internal teams, which may include technical support at the direction of a senior program manager.
• Applies general rules, standards and guidelines to specific technical problems.
• Reports on project and program progress as directed.
• Gathers, analyzes and summarizes data in relation to program requirements.
• Responsible for schedule and budget development, management and forecasting.
• Conducts consultations at construction and/or job sites while coordinating with PSE and third-party construction resources.
• Supports emergency response work as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in project management, engineering, business or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Four years relevant work experience including managing simple projects.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating, accounting and finance principles.
• Basic knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple simple to medium complexity projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to the individual needs of each assigned program.
• Knowledge of the business issues driving the need for PSE Infrastructure programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing small projects or programs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and techniques to bring about agreement between divergent points of view. Ability to write clear, concise and direct narrative and reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills for single or multiple technical areas.
• Negotiating and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of utility methods, techniques and procedures involved in budgeting, procurement and contract administration.
• Advanced Project Management Training and Project Management or Construction Management Certification from an accredited institution (PMI or College).

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $79,200.00 - $131,700.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page.

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.