Deputy Program Manager (Hybrid - Area Manager)

Overview

Senior leader managing program operations, teams, and partnerships for equity & emissions goals.

Key Responsibilities

• program ops
• workstream coordination
• subcontractor management
• agile planning
• reporting review
• financial oversight

Tasks

-Support overall program operations, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and KPIs are met on schedule and within budget. -Lead coordination across program workstreams (e.g., case management, workforce, digital platforms, service provider onboarding, and marketing). -Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and equity across all team operations. -Oversee subcontractor performance, including scope alignment, budgeting, and quality assurance. -Facilitate cross-functional planning and agile adaptation to emerging policy, technology, and market shifts. -Represent the program at public and partner-facing meetings or events when needed. -Support the Program Manager in long-term strategy, client updates, and risk mitigation planning. -Review reports, dashboards, and impact metrics; ensure accurate and timely reporting to funders and internal leadership. -Support financial oversight, invoice review, and staffing plan adjustments as needed in coordination with finance/accounting staff. -Provide direct supervision to multiple team leads and oversee more than 20 internal staff and subcontracted partners across service delivery areas.

Requirements

• crm
• project management
• energy efficiency
• team management
• 5+ years
• engineering degree

What You Bring

-Proficiency in CRM tools, project management software, and Microsoft Office Suite. -Must reside in the state of Pennsylvania. -Familiarity with PA Act 129, energy efficiency technologies, retrofit pathways is strongly preferred. -Demonstrated commitment to equitable program design and inclusive stakeholder engagement. -Strong experience managing teams and subcontractors in complex, matrixed environments. -Minimum 5–7 years of experience in program management, climate/energy implementation, or government-funded initiatives. -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration, sustainability, urban planning, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive-level audiences. -Proven success in cross-agency or public-private partnerships.

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About Willdan

-Founded in 1964 in Southern California by two engineers solving local municipal challenges. -Went public in 2006 (NASDAQ: WLDN), expanding via strategic acquisitions including energy, engineering, and analytics firms. -Delivers complex energy and infrastructure projects—such as grid modernization, EV charging, stadium transit planning, and data pipelines. -Operates in two main segments: Energy (efficiency audits, demand reduction, performance contracting, analytics) and Engineering & Consulting (city engineering, structural, transportation, water resources). -Typical clients include utilities, government agencies, schools, hospitals, industry, and commercial businesses across 20+ states. -Notable projects include an NFL-stadium traffic plan in Inglewood and solar+storage studies for Minnesota.

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