HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.
Description
HORNE is searching for a highly motived individual with deep experience in energy programming and portfolio management to shape and lead our Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Energy Rebate Program portfolio. The IRA Energy Rebate Portfolio Director is responsible for overseeing a nationwide energy rebate portfolio and providing the subject matter expertise to ensure client success. The Director is responsible for the design, implementation and delivery of tailored programs and solutions for energy rebate programs across the U.S. This role requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, typically managing project tasks simultaneously.
Essential Functions:
Project Oversight
Oversee the strategic planning, design, and implementation of IRA programs across HORNE’s entire portfolio nationwide, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
Allocate and manage IRA resources between ITRA project teams.
Oversee project start-ups and closeouts including travel to client locations as required.
Approve deliverables for submission to client as needed.
Obtain regular client assessments of projects progress.
Ensure recent Department of Energy guidelines and project policies and procedures are distributed and adhered to.
Ensure programs meet their budget projections.
Provide subject matter expertise to review, modify, and scale program design and operations for the energy rebate portfolio, incorporating industry best practices.
Monitor portfolio activities including deliverables, milestones, budgets, contracts, etc., and ensure teams are meeting expectations, reporting to executive management on the status, progress, and strategy for portfolio success.
Team Management
Provide direct supervision, guidance and feedback to direct reports ensuring effective coordination of project support and guidance on project team recognition and personnel issues as they arise.
Coach direct reports on program management, technical development, and performance improvement.
Lead direct reports and provide high level technical guidance on project work plan development and execution to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Oversee direct reports to ensure proper project scope management, budgets, subcontractors, and compliance with contract requirements and milestones.
Collaborate with other divisions and leadership on decision making matters and address major issues having cross functional and project delivery impact.
Create an environment that empowers staff at all levels and rebate portfolio to contribute and work together.
Demonstrate accountability, effective communication, being a team player, and team member development.
Integrate best practices, techniques, and lessons learned throughout the teams and project executions
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, environmental science, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in upper management roles with experience in designing, implementing, closing out and/or evaluating energy programs such as demand-side management, utility company programs, and electrification programs.
Practical experience working with a range of development program partners, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, utilities, NGOs, civil society, and consumers.
Ability to travel
Preferred Skills and Experience
Client management, team management, and executive presence.
Proficiency with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, including MS Office tools (Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and Visio & Smartsheet.
Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work within budgets and deadlines.
Experience managing federal funds
HORNE Values…
A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.
HORNE Offers…
An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.
The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.
We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE!
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