Program Manager - Retail Products

Company: ICF Olson
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Program Manager - Retail Products page is loaded Program Manager - Retail Products Apply locations Chicago, IL (IL14) time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R2301437 Program Manager - Retail Products -
Based out of Oak Brook, IL
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Ready to make a difference? -
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Are you a Project Manager with a track record of supporting multi-project portfolios, forecasting, budget management, monthly reporting, and performance tracking? Do you possess strong communication and organization skills, enjoy analyzing performance metrics and optimizing processes, and have experience with or working knowledge of Energy Efficiency programs? Do you enjoy working with a team of highly skilled, diverse, and passionate team members, collaborating with national subject matter experts, and bringing it all together to deliver results for your clients? If so, then you have found the perfect job. -
Come and join our team as a Senior Program Manager in our Energy Efficiency division in Chicago. You will build and manage relationships with manufacturers and retailers that produce and sell energy-efficient products, mentor junior team members, and design/implement program strategies and plans. Working closely with the client and ICF's implementation team, you'll focus on bringing energy efficiency and bill savings to all customers including under-served communities, providing safer, more energy efficient homes, and ensuring energy grid stability in the greater Chicago area.
Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: -Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance, employee wellbeing programs -
• Investment of the community: -Donation matching, volunteer opportunities -
• Investment in you: Education Reimbursement, Retirement Planning, 401k matching, Mentorship Programs, Free access to professional development resources such LinkedIn Learning -
• Any many, many more *Ask your recruiter for more details! - -
  What you will be doing
  • Build industry relationships, provide insights to ensure that programs run efficiently and effectively and constantly respond to changing market conditions -
  • Identify promotional opportunities, including the identification and analysis of appropriate energy efficiency products, pricing, and marketing -
  • Act as a liaison with retailer and manufacturer partners to stay apprised of the industry, understand trends and projections, and provide direction and insights to program teams
  • Collaborate with regional and national teams to provide national cohesiveness and bring efficiencies & best practices to your client's programs -
  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to program plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. -
  • Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams, program costs and budgets, and monthly performance forecasting -
  • Tracking of contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and coordinating with portfolio manager on any necessary corrective action plans -
    What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
    • Bachelor's degree -
    • 6+ years of experience working with retailers and/or manufacturers and understanding the retail industry or programs that focus on energy efficient lighting and appliances, with an understanding of the technologies or experience with energy efficiency/utility programs. -OR
      • 10+ years of experience working with retailers and/or manufacturers and understanding the retail industry or programs that focus on energy efficient lighting and appliances, with an understanding of the technologies or experience with energy efficiency/utility programs. -What we would like you to have:
        • Computer experience, with strong proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) -
        • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
        • Ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels -
        • Demonstrated experience supporting business development and/or client development -
        • Recognized internally and externally for expertise in functional area -
        • 5+ years of experience managing a team (in-house or virtual) -Working at ICFWorking at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy . Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement . Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is :$103,672.00 - $176,242.00Chicago, IL (IL14) About Us Need help? We're here: ICFCareerCenter@icf.com About ICFICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com .

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