
Deputy Program Manager (hybrid)
Willdan
The Role
Overview
Senior leader overseeing program ops, teams, partners, and equity/energy goals.
Key Responsibilities
- subcontractor management
- workstream coordination
- financial oversight
- program operations
- reporting review
- stakeholder engagement
Tasks
-Represent the program at public and partner-facing meetings or events when needed. -Oversee subcontractor performance, including scope alignment, budgeting, and quality assurance. -Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and equity across all team operations. -Facilitate cross-functional planning and agile adaptation to emerging policy, technology, and market shifts. -Support overall program operations, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and KPIs are met on schedule and within budget. -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. -Lead coordination across program workstreams (e.g., case management, workforce, digital platforms, service provider onboarding, and marketing). -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
- bachelor's
- energy efficiency
- team management
- partnerships
What You Bring
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive-level audiences. -Familiarity with PA Act 129, energy efficiency technologies, retrofit pathways is strongly preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration, sustainability, urban planning, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered. -Must reside in the state of Pennsylvania. -Minimum 5–7 years of experience in program management, climate/energy implementation, or government-funded initiatives. -Proven success in cross-agency or public-private partnerships. -Strong experience managing teams and subcontractors in complex, matrixed environments. -Proficiency in CRM tools, project management software, and Microsoft Office Suite. -Demonstrated commitment to equitable program design and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
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The Company
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.
Sector Specialisms
Electric Grid Solutions
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Energy Policy Planning and Advisory
Engineering and Planning
Municipal Financial Consulting
Government and Public Sector
Utilities
Infrastructure
Capital Improvements
Building, Fire, and Code Enforcement
Inspections and Compliance
Materials Testing
Special Inspections
Building and Safety Plan Review
