Project Manager

Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.

• Project Execution: Adhere to and reinforce project management best practices and standard operating procedures. Monitor project progress, track milestones, and address any deviations from the project plan. Proactively communicate project updates both to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner. 
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate or address them. Monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and achievements. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and other communication forums as needed.
• Contract Management: Manage contracts and vendor relationships as needed for project success. Ensure that all contractual obligations for the project are met.
• Quality Control: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and are aligned with project requirements.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and address issues that arise during the project, making decisions and adjustments to keep the project on track.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, assigning tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring effective collaboration. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports. Manage accurate epic and story creation and progress, tracking to deliverables, and/or committed deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management. 
• Project Launch & Closure: Ensure proper project closure by finalizing deliverables, conducting post-project evaluations, and documenting lessons learned for future projects. Seamless and timely handoff of client program details to the Operations and Account Management teams after launch.

• 5 years of Project / Program Management with leadership experience including 3 or more years leading complex SaaS projects.
• Exceptional project management skills; experience delivering projects for electric utilities, energy-as-a-service providers, or other energy projects is a strong plus.
• Proven track record of leading and implementing large scale projects with detailed reporting requirements.
• Strong electricity industry knowledge is expected; knowledge of demand response, stationary battery storage, electric vehicles and / or virtual power plants is a plus.
• Outstanding communication skills appropriate for C-suite audiences; ability to track and report on key project metrics, relationship to business objectives, and other success criteria in a clear and compelling manner. 
• Experience driving cross-functional product and engineering teams and collaborating with external partners
• Strong problem solving skills to proactively identify issues, interdependencies, and solutions
• BS/MS/PhD in engineering/science or equivalent work experience

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.
• Grow Your Career: We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Thrive:  We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Belong to an Inclusive Community: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.
• Be Part of a Growing Movement: Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.