Associate Program Manager

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.

Additionally, you will enjoy:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time

Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us

Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards

Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities

Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

Job Description

We are looking for a talented individual…

CLEAResult, the North American leader in the design and implementation of Demand Side Management (DSM) programs for energy utility clients, is seeking an Associate Program Manager to support the successful delivery of client programs.

In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure programs are executed on time, on budget, within scope, and aligned with client expectations. You will contribute to financial oversight, operational execution, and continuous program improvement while gaining experience managing increasingly complex initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytically driven, collaborative, and eager to grow into a program leadership role.

Ideal candidates will reside in Arkansas or live nearby for travel.

Here at CLEAResult, you will fit right in with our energetic team if you are resourceful, resilient, and kind.

For this role, you’re a great fit if you can excel in these key areas…

Support the management of client programs across all phases, including planning, implementation, and closeout

Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, software development, operations, analytics) to ensure successful program delivery

Assist in managing program budgets, costs, and financial performance for contracts typically ranging from $1M–$2M in annual revenue (excluding incentives)

Participate in contract development, negotiations, and execution, including supporting contract modifications and changes

Coordinate preparation of business plans, statements of work, specifications, and operating budgets

Monitor program performance against milestones, schedules, and KPIs, identifying risks and supporting corrective actions

Analyze program challenges and opportunity areas; evaluate options and recommend solutions

Ensure program alignment with market trends, client goals, and evolving business needs

Support development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing client product lines

Evaluate program performance and contribute recommendations for marketing or operational improvements

Contribute to the development of strategies and tactics that drive effective program performance and customer satisfaction

Collaborate across internal teams to ensure seamless program lifecycle delivery

May contribute to the creation of technical content or intellectual property

Provide guidance to team members and may directly manage employees in certain program structures

Exciting candidates will have…

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience

3–4 years of project or program management experience

2+ years of people management or team leadership experience

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing program deliverables

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Financial acumen with experience tracking budgets, forecasting, and performance metrics

Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and recommend actions

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across stakeholders

Ability to manage programs with moderate complexity and risk (e.g., new clients, new products, evolving scopes)

Experience in energy efficiency, utilities, or client-facing services is a plus

Target compensation:

$90,000

DOT Requirements

If applicable, meet all DOT qualification requirements and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.

Compensation Range

$76,100.00 - $114,200.00

Currency

USD

Type

Salary

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

CLEAResult will not provide sponsorship or support for immigration status or work authorization including for international students. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without the need for employer sponsorship or support. Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. CLEAResult retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or requirements at any time without notice.