Project Manager

Job Description

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.

We are seeking a Project Manager to be responsible for executing and delivering projects for our utility clients, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The role includes overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to final delivery, and managing the various resources, stakeholders, and risks associated with the projects.

How you will make an impact

As a Project Manager, you will represent Uplight as the project team lead to our utility clients during implementation and will be responsible for the overall success of delivering Uplight products and solutions. You will leverage your knowledge of Uplight’s suite of products to guide clients through the implementation process. You will be the primary point of contact for external and internal stakeholders involved in projects, ensuring that contracted milestones are met and that risks are proactively mitigated. As the Project Manager, you will lead a project team and partner cross-functionally within Uplight to drive implementation delivery to meet client expectations and company goals.

To be successful, you’ll need to collaborate with both internal and external resources, including utility program staff, third-party vendors, and Uplight teams. The right candidate needs to be effective at driving results through cross-functional communication and coordination. Overall, we're looking for a Project Manager who will take charge of client communication and internal project management involved in a launch.

What you will contribute

• 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.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring that the project remains within the allocated budget.
• 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.

Skills and experience are necessary, but we hire on value alignment first, so if you feel you would be a good fit with us, still consider applying.

What you bring to Uplight

• Experience: Typically requires a minimum of three to five years relevant experience in project management, including PMI methodologies.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business, project management, or engineering, is preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Proven experience working with external stakeholders to define and implement complex solutions and/or address complex technical/process challenges.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus to drive toward successful outcomes.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple short and long-term projects of varying scopes and time horizons.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: The ability to negotiate with stakeholders and resolve conflicts is important for maintaining project harmony.
• Proven ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences both in person and virtually.
• Excellent client communication and management skills with an ability to defuse escalated situations.
• Up to 30% travel required for in-person client meetings, company on-sites, etc.

Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?

At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:

• 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.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit uplight.com/careers

Salary Range: $86,563 to $106,921 USD + bonus

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Uplight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.