Energy Efficiency Project Manager

Project Manager – Energy Efficiency

Location: Onsite (Newark, NJ)

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

Position Overview

CARIAN is seeking a Project Manager – Energy Efficiency to support a major clean energy initiative for our client in Newark, NJ. This role will help bring structure, coordination, and project discipline to a highly visible program focused on advancing customer-centric clean energy and efficiency outcomes.

The Project Manager will oversee activities such as advocacy support, customer storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and schedule management. The position emphasizes communication and coordination rather than financial oversight and is ideal for a project leader who excels at managing diverse stakeholders and driving progress in a policy-driven environment.

Clean energy experience is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the client’s program team in the planning, design, and delivery of energy efficiency and clean energy programs.

• Coordinate cross-functional activities, including documentation, schedule tracking, and stakeholder communications.

• Lead internal and external meetings, manage follow-ups, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

• Monitor project milestones and assist with internal and external reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, documentation, and stakeholder engagement processes.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and client partners to ensure alignment and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.

• 7+ years of experience managing projects or programs within utilities, energy efficiency, or related industries.

• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience working in policy-oriented, stakeholder-driven environments preferred.

• PMP certification a plus.

Why CARIAN?

• Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.

• Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.

• Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.

• Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.

• Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $115,000 – $145,000 annually, based on a full-time equivalent schedule. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.