Energy Program Manager V

Energy Program Manager V

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Energy Program Manager V for a REMOTE opportunity.

Position Title: Energy Program Manager V

Location: US Remote (Anywhere in the US)

Anticipated Start Date: 6/10/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 08 Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $80.73/hr-$85.48/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Position Overview

The Energy Manager (Clean Energy Standards) will lead efforts to refine and implement a Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting framework that better reflects the real emissions impact of clean energy projects, driving meaningful carbon reductions. This role will collaborate closely with internal Energy & Net Zero teams and engage with external partners to advance clean energy and net zero strategies, with a focus on shaping industry standards and building influential partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and actively shape the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) Scope 2 update process through both public and private channels.
• Lead campaigns and coordinate with NGOs, corporations, and trade groups to facilitate and activate their engagement with GHGP.
• Develop and disseminate messaging and publications to advance public education and enablement around GHGP.
• Support the Emissions First strategy and related workstreams.
• Lead the organization's response to the GHGP public comment period.
• Lay the groundwork for the development and recognition of a Scope 2 Impact/Consequential Metric by standard-setting bodies.
• Partner with the Net Zero team to contribute clean energy guidance to revisions of key standards (e.g., SBTi, ISO Net Zero, AIM).
• Analyze existing and proposed Scope 2 GHG accounting and voluntary corporate claim standards to assess impacts on renewable energy and emissions reduction goals.
• Model and measure the effects of standards implementation on the organization's global portfolio and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external academics, standard setters, data providers, and industry leaders.
• Educate internal teams on technical Scope 2 GHG accounting proposals and ensure smooth implementation of evolving standards.
• Advocate for more transparent and granular data from electricity suppliers, market operators, and utilities regarding carbon intensity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, sustainability, corporate responsibility, or a technically related field.
• 10+ years of experience in clean energy, environmental standards, carbon markets, and/or sustainability.
• Deep expertise in clean energy markets, project-based accounting, GHG accounting, and voluntary corporate climate claims.
• Experience in a coordinating or leadership role building sustainability partnerships and coalitions with NGOs and corporations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, create, and drive strategic impact, engagement, and communication.
• Flexible, entrepreneurial mindset with experience influencing across an organization with indirect authority.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to diplomatically resolve issues, align conflicting inputs, and propose actionable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience working with GHG standard and guidance development.
• Strong familiarity with existing and emerging corporate climate disclosure regulations.
• Experience setting and reporting on corporate GHG reduction targets and commitments (e.g., Net Zero, SBTi).

Must-Have Skills:

• Intimate familiarity with Scope 2 GHG accounting, including inventory vs. consequential accounting.
• Proven leadership in building sustainability partnerships with NGOs and corporations.
• Self-starter with outstanding communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in GHG standard and guidance development.
• Experience setting and reporting on corporate GHG reduction targets and commitments.
• Strong knowledge of corporate climate disclosure regulations.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords: Scope 2 GHG accounting, clean energy standards, Renewable energy markets, Carbon reduction strategy, Project management, Regulatory and compliance expertise, Stakeholder engagement, Data analysis and modeling

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 238134 when responding to this ad.

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