Innovative Channels Manager at Leidos

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos is seeking an Innovative Channels Manager for our Ameren Illinois Residential Energy Efficiency Program. In this role, you will work to continuously drive, direct, and document all aspects of the Initiatives under your charge, striving to inject innovation into the energy efficiency portfolio.

The Innovative Channels Manager will provide day-to-day operational oversight, direction, and follow-up, and strategic guidance of new pilot programs, The Joint Utility Effort (with Nicor Gas), Tree Planting Initiative, School Kits, and other Residential Program innovation efforts. Responsibilities include collaborating with implementation partners and client staff, producing and delivering status reports, engagement with external entities regarding innovative and trending measures and channels, budget/savings management, and full support of client requests. The Innovative Channels Manager will report to the Residential Deputy Program Manager and also work/communicate very closely with other Initiative Managers and the Residential Program Manager.

Location: Ideal candidate would need to be located within the Ameren Illinois Service Territory or need to relocate within six (6) months from date of hire.

The Challenge:

• Drive efforts in all facets of the Initiatives under your care that may include: Residential innovation efforts and pilot initiatives, Joint Utility Channel, Tree Planting, and School Kits by providing necessary direction, critical communication and oversight to subcontractor personnel
• Contribute to process enhancements and devise strategies to propel initiatives, fostering their growth and development.
• Work closely with the Innovation Team, Residential Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager on internal operations, client support, and stakeholder management
• Lead/manage client relationship with Ameren Illinois Residential Energy Efficiency Advisor
• Build industry relationships, provide insights to ensure that programs run efficiently and effectively and constantly respond to changing market conditions
• Provide leadership, clear direction/frequent follow-up, and overall execution guidance to Leidos residential and subcontractor personnel
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to program plans and schedules, identify program problems and develop solutions
• Advanced data analysis to support reporting, program improvement and new strategy development
• Participate in the evaluation of program effectiveness (measurement and verification)

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree with two plus (2+) years of relevant experience, implementing energy efficiency programs or projects. May consider more years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Expertise in project management, energy efficiency, innovative solutioning, serving income qualified customer segments, building science
• Ability to work well either as a team or as an individual
• Proven ability to communicate effectively
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Working knowledge of Salesforce
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (may include occasional overnight travel)

Preferred:

• Industry certifications including, but not limited to: BPI, PMP, CEM, LEED
• Professional affiliations including, but not limited to: AESP, MEEA, ACEEE, ASHRAE, or AE

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.