Hybrid Senior Program Manager – Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Sustainability and Energy Initiatives, Higher Education

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About the role

  • Serve as the primary program lead for large-scale sustainability planning and energy projects, representing the organization to educational and municipal leadership, boards, and external partners
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and external agencies (e.g., state chancellor’s offices, local utilities, city/county sustainability offices)
  • Lead stakeholder outreach, education, and engagement efforts to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of sustainability initiatives
  • Oversee the development and execution of sustainability master plans, including policy development, benchmarking, and compliance with state and federal climate action goals
  • Manage all phases of project delivery for energy efficiency, renewable energy (solar PV, battery storage, microgrids), fleet electrification, water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable procurement
  • Coordinate feasibility analyses, financial modeling, procurement support, and reporting for major capital projects
  • Develop and implement tailored Project Management Plans (PMPs) to ensure transparency, collaboration, and risk mitigation
  • Direct technical teams and consultants in energy audits, greenhouse gas inventories, and sustainability benchmarking
  • Guide the integration of sustainability into facilities, operations, curriculum, and procurement practices
  • Ensure all projects meet applicable education codes, regulations, and best practices for sustainability and energy management; be familiar with DSA regulations
  • Prepare and present periodic status reports, board presentations, and compliance documentation for state and district climate action and sustainability goals
  • Lead the preparation and submission of required reports to regulatory bodies and funding agencies
  • Identify and pursue third-party funding opportunities, grants, and incentives to support sustainability projects and manage in-flight funding programs
  • Identify and manage innovative financing strategies and mechanisms including green revolving funds to reinvest savings from energy and sustainability projects
  • Leverage existing contacts and relationships to expand the organization’s sustainability and energy services across the educational and municipal sectors
  • Identify new opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and drive growth in sustainability consulting and program management
  • Act as a key ambassador for the organization’s sustainability practice, promoting its capabilities and successes to potential clients (internal and external) and industry stakeholders
  • Flexible work location: mix of remote, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, public administration, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in program management, sustainability, or energy projects
  • At least 5 years in the California Community College / K-12 system or similar public sector environment
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale sustainability, energy, or decarbonization initiatives in higher education or municipal settings
  • Deep network and relationships within K-14 educational sector space, municipalities, utilities, and sustainability organizations
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal climate action policies, sustainability frameworks, and reporting requirements
  • Experience with stakeholder engagement, board presentations, and multi-disciplinary team leadership
  • Technical expertise in energy audits, renewable energy, fleet electrification, water/waste management, Greenhouse Gas Accounting, green building principles and sustainable procurement
  • Be familiar with the latest Division of the State Architect (DSA) regulations
  • Bonus points: Master\'s degree preferred; California Professional Engineer (PE) license; LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP); Project Management Professional (PMP); other relevant sustainability or energy certifications

Benefits

  • Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.
  • Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

Job title

Senior Program Manager – Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Sustainability and Energy Initiatives, Higher Education

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$160,000 - $184,999 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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