Senior Project Manager, Market Development

Position Details

Status: Full Time Exempt, Salaried

Salary: $90,000-95,000, paid monthly

Working Conditions: Full-Time Remote, 35 hrs/wk, Occasional Domestic Travel, Technical Setup Provided (Laptop, Monitor, Accessories)

Reports to: Director, Market Development. Will also work closely with the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex), our partner in the Building Performance Partnership (BPP).

Member of the Business Engagement Team, which currently includes: Senior Director of Business Engagement, Associate Director of Business Engagement, Director of Building Innovation Hub, Associate Director of Building Performance, Associate Director of Building Innovation Hub, Senior Manager of Business Engagement, Business Engagement Associate

Position Description

The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to equitably decarbonize buildings in this decade to improve the livability of our communities. We are in search of a Senior Project Manager for Market Development who will be responsible for project managing work related to High-Performance Building hubs and the Building Performance Partnership. This role includes supporting local markets advancing equitable decarbonization.

IMT is a part of the Justice Climate Fund (JCF) coalition dedicated to funding energy efficiency improvements that benefit low income and disadvantaged communities under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). This is one of a number of projects IMT is leading with partners nationally (including the Hubs) to provide training and resources that advance and sustain market development to support GGRF implementation. The Senior Project Manager will lead IMT’s project management on these innovative national efforts. IMT seeks a candidate excited to tackle hard challenges and have a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director, Market Development, this position is responsible for but not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining project work plans in close coordination with other IMT staff and external partners to keep activities of the project on schedule and to ensure successful deliverables. This will include attending, planning and facilitating regular team meetings and following up on identified next steps, project set up and ongoing management in Asana software.
• Monitoring implementation and delivery of materials to and from project partners to ensure project compliance and fulfillment of commitments.
• Working with IMT’s operations team, tracking and maintaining project budgets and expenses.
• Developing templates for projects/locations to report both qualitative and quantitative data, coordinating among multiple teams, and advancing solutions that ensure projects meet their goals and milestones.
• Synthesizing findings and outcomes reported from other team members, and drafting written reports, summaries, and recommendations for action.
• Supporting the Director, Market Development, in other hub-related projects, which may include, but not be limited to, assisting with implementation of Needs Assessments for hub development, resource creation, metric/KPI development and tracking, or basic data analysis.
• Assisting with response to Requests for Information (RFIs) and funding opportunities, working closely with IMT’s Development team and program sector leads, identifying relevant cross sector opportunities and helping to prioritize per IMT strategic plan
• Building and maintaining relationships with a national network of external partners, including but not limited to existing Hubs and others in development.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant role to include experience working as a project manager on a multi-dimensional project that involved external partners.
• Demonstrated interest or experience working in sustainability or the buildings field with an emphasis on energy efficiency, building performance, or decarbonization.
• Familiarity with real estate lending and/or community development finance preferred;
• Experience managing multiple projects with external partners, including planning, reporting, KPI’s, and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Experience working on federally funded projects, and with multifamily/affordable housing are a plus.
• Strong writing and communications skills.

Organizational Competencies

These competencies are identified by IMT leadership, and should be demonstrated by all employees. The following are our six organization-wide competencies and examples of how they manifest for this role.

• Demonstrates adaptability: Able to anticipate change, draw conclusions, make strong recommendations, and adapt to changing needs and conditions. Demonstrates ability to bring innovative solutions and work efficiently in a fast paced, rapidly developing environment.
• Builds Collaborative Relationships: Builds relationships based on trust and respect. Includes people with diverse knowledge, skills, and experiences to achieve results. Encourages others and promotes the team.
• Engages others externally and internally through clear communication: Understands audience and tailors communication so that it is clear and relevant. Demonstrates ability to synthesize the key takeaways from projects and work and tailors to different audiences.
• Develops strong professional leadership presence: Strong IMT representative through interpersonal skills, presence, gravitas, and networks. Thought leader in area(s) of expertise.
• Strives for excellence in execution: Seeks ways to improve personal and organizational effectiveness. Applies project and budget management best practices. Provides a superior level of customer service.
• Centers diversity, equity, and inclusion in role and approach: Prioritizes an environment where different lived experiences and backgrounds are valued. Fully participates in equity trainings and learning. Sets or supports IMT’s social equity strategies and goals through operations, project development, and interactions with IMT stakeholders.

How to Apply

This is a full-time remote position. Occasional domestic travel to in-person meetings and conferences will be required. The salary range for this position is $90,000-95,000, commensurate with experience. IMT offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage. IMT also offers generous paid time-off.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. Building a just and equitable low carbon future involves building a just and equitable team. If you’re highly interested in a position but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. We’re eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to jobs@imt.org. Please write “Senior Project Manager, Market Development” in the subject line.

About the Institute for Market Transformation

The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) is a trusted, non-partisan nonprofit organization that works to ensure that everyone in the U.S. benefits from high-performing buildings in all facets of their lives. IMT bridges the intersection of business, government, and community priorities to spotlight business practices and advance public policy to improve U.S. buildings. We do this by co-creating and deploying public policy and business practices that drive widespread market action toward improving how we collectively build, design, and operate the spaces where people live, work, learn, connect, and play. To learn more about our work, visit www.imt.org/about.

Headquartered in downtown Washington, DC, we provide a vibrant, collaborative, and flexible workplace that brings together diverse expertise. IMT is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across our organization. We empower our staff to constantly learn while achieving big goals, and have fun along the way.

IMT is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All job applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.