Walker-Miller Energy

Manage and improve program processes, data sharing, and workflows for energy efficiency programs, ensuring project milestones and effective communication. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong project management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in energy efficiency or utilities preferred. | Company Overview: Walker-Miller Energy Services is a 26-year-old Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals. Our experience driven philosophy of energy efficiency as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses. Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE. B - Boldly Go E - Embrace Equity H - Humble Confidence I - Inclusive Stewardship V - Value Reputation E - Extraordinary Experience Position Summary: We are seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Project Manager to work with existing program teams to improve and refine program processes, communication, data sharing, and workflows. This role will manage projects from both an internal and external (client) perspective, related to the program. The Continuous Improvement (CI) Project Manager will bring proven experience in project management and continuous improvement practices, paired with an entrepreneurial mindset that is dynamic, adaptive, and persistent. They must excel in a matrixed team environment, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, and build effective working relationships. Experience with utilities and energy-efficiency programs is highly preferred. Essential Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. • Embrace and operate within our core values. • Assimilate, review, and utilize program data and feedback to implement continuous improvement efforts. • Development and execution of detailed and effective project plans, quality control, or process improvement guides. • Monitor and control project plan(s) progress and timelines. • Solve problems by leading creative and collaborative discussions with team members. • Help establish, or recommend program milestones, metrics, forecasts, budgets. • Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure project team members are aligned, leadership is informed and able to escalate when needed, and the client remains confident in Walker-Miller's ability to deliver. • Support the successful implementation of the Walker-Miller program by taking proactive and appropriate measures as needed. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree required; equivalent work experience may be considered. • Comfortable in a high-visibility, individual contributor role with the ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the team. • Ability to manage project timelines and hold project contributors accountable. • Demonstrated ability to deliver results, communicate effectively, and problem solve. • Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Desired Qualifications: • Minimum of three years of professional experience analyzing, supporting, or leading successful projects or programs-preferably in energy efficiency-including managing consulting projects for utilities or public-sector energy entities, or working within utility energy-efficiency programs. • Skilled in project management software. Licenses & Certifications • Willingness to obtain Six Sigma Yellow Belt within first six months of employment • CAPM or PMP Certification, preferred • Valid driver's license Travel Requirements • Up to 10% Physical Demands and Work Environment • Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls. • The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. • Noise level is typically low to moderate. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position. Walker-Miller Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Walker-Miller Energy Services, we Embrace Equity by encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply for open positions! We have several optional questions about candidates' demographics, but they do not impact hiring decisions. In fact, all candidate demographic data is anonymized for compliance purposes and to reduce unconscious bias in the hiring process, so none of the information collected here will be attached to your individual application. We ask for this information because Walker-Miller is committed to inclusive recruitment practices, so we hold ourselves to a high standard in developing a candidate pool that is diverse in background, experience, and perspective. Walker-Miller Energy Services participates in E-Verify. Which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page. E-Verify Notice E-Verify Notice (Spanish) Right to Work Notice Right to Work Notice (Spanish)