Technical Project Manager, Uplight
$100-120k
+ Bonus Plan
Clean energy technology partner
Open for applications
Clean energy technology partner
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$100-120k
+ Bonus Plan
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To fuel the transition to clean energy in order to build a more sustainable future.
Role
Who you are
- Successful Technical Project Managers have a solid understanding of Project Management methodologies, particularly Agile and Waterfall methodologies applied to client facing software as a service implementations
- This role requires someone who is extremely well organized and able to understand technical concepts then distill them into easy to digestible format for customers
- 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
- Understanding of various IOT/asset communication protocols such as APIs, KAFKA message bus, and SCADA
- 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
- BS/MS/PhD in engineering/science or equivalent work experience
What the job involves
- As a Technical Project Manager (TPM), you will join our Delivery team, which is a fast paced, results-oriented, hands-on group focusing on delivering end-to-end business and technical solutions to Uplight’s clients and partners
- The TPM is a project leader and truly cross-functional. You will be working closely with our client and partners to help ensure that each project scope is successfully delivered, in a timely manner - ensuring customers are able to actualize the full value of their solution
- As a Technical Project Manager you will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, Account Management, and Support to deliver and advocate for our customers
- As a TPM, you’ll be proficient in managing the project scope, tracking progress, identifying and managing risks, maintaining an accurate schedule, and effectively communicating with clients. and be able to escalate both internally and externally
- Technical Project Managers must develop a good understanding of Uplight products and solutions in order to effectively delivery value for clients
- This role will report to the Senior Director of Delivery, and will work primarily on North American Client accounts
Our take
Uplight provides end-to-end technology solutions that aim to increase efficiency within energy ecosystems. The company's tech solutions consist of energy personalization systems to motivate customers to use energy more efficiently, in addition to energy reports, marketplaces, and other API microservices. They're currently working with more than 80 of the world’s leading electric and gas utilities.
Uplight’s software gives these utility companies granular data about how customers consume energy in their homes and businesses and offers ways to reduce their base power demand. They also offer a consumer marketplace for finding rebates and deals on energy-efficient appliances and electric vehicles.
The company has grown rapidly, reaching Unicorn status in 2021, despite only being founded two years previously. Uplight is entering its next phase of growth, focusing on significantly scaling its software solutions to further expand globally. It acquired Virtual Power Plant provider Autogrid in 2023 to embolden these aims.
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Company benefits
- Medical & Dental
- Flexible PTO
- 401k Match
- Parental Leave
- Peer Recognition
Company values
- Do the right thing - We act with integrity, even when it’s hard
- Grow - We’re driven by curiosity and excitement, always ready to learn
- Impactful progress - We work to meaningful outcomes, mindful of each step
- One team - We operate as a unified team, made stronger by uniqueness
Company HQ
Boulder, CO
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Leadership
Luis D'Acosta
(CEO (Not Founder))Previously Executive Vice President at Schneider Electronics, CEO at SEL, Director General of Mexico for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and Power Systems Manager in Mexico for ABB.
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