Program Manager

You can make a difference for climate and equity

Slipstream is a national, mission-driven organization that accelerates climate solutions for everyone. We partner with utilities, governments, philanthropies, and communities to discover, test, and scale innovative solutions that save energy, reduce carbon emissions, and advance equity. We collaborate with communities of color, rural communities, and Tribal Nations to address historic inequities in the health and economic benefits of clean energy. We're optimistic, inclusive, and ambitious about our impact.

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead and evolve energy efficiency programs that deliver measurable results for clients while advancing clean energy solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced program leader who excels at managing complex initiatives, building strong client relationships, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic market environment.

Our ideal candidate has experience managing large-scale commercial and industrial (C&I) energy efficiency and new construction programs for utility clients. They bring strong technical expertise, proven program leadership skills, and a passion for delivering impactful energy-saving solutions.

Location: Our preferred candidate will live in Chicago, IL or the surrounding area.

What You'll Do

• Program Leadership and Strategy
  • Lead the implementation and ongoing management of high-value energy efficiency programs.
  • Develop annual program plans, budgets, goals, operational metrics, and market strategies.
  • Evaluate program performance and recommend improvements to increase effectiveness, customer participation, and energy savings.
  • Manage the evolution of program offerings to ensure cost-effective delivery and achievement of client objectives.
  • Implement innovative service delivery models that respond to changing market conditions and client needs.
• Client and Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a trusted partner to utility clients and key stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, trade allies, vendors, contractors, and industry partners.
  • Collaborate across internal teams to ensure coordinated program delivery and achievement of performance goals.
  • Represent Slipstream at industry conferences, stakeholder meetings, and collaborative initiatives as appropriate.
• Technical Program Management
  • Review and evaluate projects and incentive applications.
  • Quantify anticipated energy savings and assess project eligibility using technical analysis and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with customers, trade allies, engineering resources, and project teams to gather required project information.
  • Investigate emerging technologies and incorporate viable solutions into program offerings.
  • Support quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure accurate analysis and high-quality program delivery.
• Continuous Improvement and Business Development
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Assist with responses to RFPs for new and existing clients.
  • Contribute to long-term program planning, evaluation, and market strategy development.
  • Provide training and technical guidance to program participants and stakeholders as needed.