Engineering Program Manager - MST

Job Title:                   Engineering  Program Manager/Launch Program Manager
Job Duration:                              06+ months contract
Est. Pay Range:                          $80 to $92/hr. On w2
Location:                   Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418
Work Type:                                  On Site (Ability to travel up to 50% domestically)
 
Note: Urgent due to launch of product Offering on July 1 and also implementation of first three programs in CA, MA and TX
 
Overview/ Responsibilities:
Description:

• Coordinates all technical activities of assigned programs. This responsibility includes planning, scheduling, and managing personnel and engineering work to ensure effective coordination of projects.
• Additionally, the engineering project manager is responsible for the monitoring engineering work for compliance to industry standards, company practices, and customer specifications.
• The engineering project manager must possess sufficient technical knowledge of their programs to identify problems, provide guidance to staff, and be sure the work product fulfills requirements.
• Coordinate projects, budgets, proposals, and contracts throughout the organization.
• Prepare and review documentation including policies, templates, specifications and technical reports.
• Manage customer expectations, documenting requirements and changes, creating proposals and modifying bids.
• Develop and train engineers in testing protocols and quality control measures.

 
Job Specific Requirements              

• The Client Energy Utilities Launch Program Manager is responsible for end-to-end launch readiness of Client Energy Solutions, with an initial focus on the Battery Enabled Heat Pump offering.
• This role ensures product, channel, marketing, operations, systems, and utility program readiness to support successful market launches and scalable deployments.
• The role serves as the operational and launch execution counterpart to the Client Energy Portfolio Product Manager, translating product strategy into repeatable launch processes, utility enrollment readiness, and operational execution.
• The Program Manager works cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Utility partners to ensure Client Energy launches are executable, compliant, and scalable.

 
Key Responsibilities:
•Lead and coordinate the product, channel, and marketing readiness for the launch of the Client Energy Battery Enabled Heat Pump.
•Prepare and ensure all process and system readiness for product launches and subsequent Utility Program enrollments.
•Act as the operational point of coordination between Utilities, internal teams, and external partners during launches and deployments.
•Manage and cultivate ongoing operational relationships with key Utility partners.
•Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all product and program deployments.
•Become a subject matter expert on all Client Energy tools and act as a primary trainer for internal and external stakeholders.
•Act as a liaison between utilities, partners, and internal teams to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables for all launch activities.
•Manage operational relationships with Utility partners, ensuring enrollment, execution, and reporting processes are clearly defined and scalable.
•Prepare Client Energy operations for utility program participation, including incentive processing, measurement & verification support, and compliance requirements.
•Support the successful operation of utility pilots and commercial programs post-launch.
 
Level of Responsibility:
•Influences business decisions made by executive leadership
•Problems faced are complex and require extensive investigation / analysis
•Communicates with senior leadership regarding matters of strategic importance to the organization;conducts briefings with senior leaders in and outside of job function
 
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related fields;advanced degree preferred.
•10+ years of experience in Program Management, preferably with utilities or in the energy sector.
•Proven success in launching pilot projects or strategic initiatives with utilities and large enterprise partners.
•Ability to travel up to 50% domestically.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience with demand response programs, VPPs, or distributed energy resources (DER).
•Familiarity with HVAC and battery technologies or related energy management solutions.
•Proven experience and ability to develop and execute consultative sales strategies that drive value growth for Utility customers
•Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities and ambiguity
•Strong negotiation skills: ability to understand contractual, legal language
•Ability to lead and work in cross-functional environment
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•The ideal candidate for this position is an excellent communicator who possesses a combination of business acumen, industry experience, technical and interpersonal skills.
•Experience with program management and a proven record as an effective leader / influencer is a plus.