Manager, Global Programs

Salary Range

$93,017.00 To $140,608.00 Annually

Position Title

Program Manager/Senior Program Manager

Supervisor: Director, Global Programs
Department/Division: Global Programs
Hours: 40 hours workweek (exempt)
Location: Washington, DC
Salary Range: $93,017 – $140,608 plus bonus & benefits

Position Overview

The Clean Energy Buyer’s Association (CEBA) is committed to helping energy customers overcome market and policy barriers to pursue clean energy and decarbonize grids. CEBA empowers customers to procure clean energy for their operations and supply chains.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager/Senior Program Manager to enhance the impact of our clean energy education and training programs. These programs, including the Clean Energy Procurement Academy, equip energy customers in the U.S. and Asia with the skills to procure clean energy in their markets.

The Program Manager/Senior Program Manager will oversee program management from design through execution and evaluation for virtual and in-person customer training programs. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, CEBA members, external partners, and stakeholders to deliver clean energy procurement training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have project management experience, a passion for sustainability, and a background in training or educational program development.

The individual will report to the Director of the program and collaborate closely with CEBA teams involved in energy policy, communications, monitoring & evaluation, and finance & operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and execution of clean energy customer training programs within project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee virtual and in-person training and customer activation with CEBA partners in each country, as assigned.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to maintain an accurate, complete, and current training curriculum consistent across programs by keeping abreast of industry trends.
• Lead stakeholder outreach, engagement, and planning, including designing and facilitating external convenings.
• Develop training materials that are engaging, informative, and accessible to all participants.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs via feedback, assessments, and performance metrics in collaboration with CEBA’s learning expert.
• Develop and present program progress, outcomes, and key metrics to senior management and funders.
• Liaise with internal teams (Communications, Global Policy and Markets, etc.), external partners, and stakeholders to gather requirements, align objectives, and ensure effective communication.
• Provide thought leadership on strategic priorities, including supply chain engagement and clean energy procurement.
• Lead and develop CEBA Global Program colleagues through leadership, coaching, guidance, and engagement.
• Support fundraising efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise Coordinator(s) and Associate(s).

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience and a Master’s Degree or
• 10+ years’ experience and a Bachelor’s Degree or
• 15+ years’ experience if no higher degree.
• Proven project management experience, preferably in the clean energy sector with a focus on training or educational programs.
• Sustainability and/or clean energy experience in the APAC region.
• Proven ability to deliver resources, tools, and platforms to support organizations in procuring clean energy.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of global energy markets and clean energy solutions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills adaptable to various audiences.
• Adaptability to new situations and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Commitment to CEBA’s core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).

Physical Demands

• Domestic and international travel up to 20% annually.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

To Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please provide a resume and cover letter.

Salary and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that holistically supports employees. CEBA also offers eligibility to participate in our annual bonus/incentive plan based on organizational and individual performance.

CEBA strives for salary equity based on the job and the candidate’s experience, skills, education, and (once hired) performance—not based on negotiation skills, gender, race, sexual orientation, or any other non-skills-based attributes.

Benefits We Offer

• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Quality medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant employer subsidy, including domestic partners
• Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous parental and guardianship leave
• Wellness benefits
• Casual work environment with flexible hours

Inclusion at CEBA

Our members come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our commitment to a zero-carbon energy system is for everyone, and so is our workplace.

CEBA is committed to maintaining a workplace where all employees can participate and contribute to business success and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embedded in company policy and is central to how we do business at CEBA.

Inclusion goes beyond diversity. CEBA staff is committed to embracing different perspectives. Creative solutions to tough problems arise from respectful debate and varied perspectives. CEBA is dedicated to being open to diverse cultural practices and norms.

About the Organizations

The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) and the Clean Energy Buyers Institute (CEBI) share a vision of customer-driven clean energy for all. These organizations create a community of energy customers, clean energy providers, NGOs, philanthropies, and thought-leaders, aspiring to achieve a 90% carbon-free U.S. electricity system by 2030 and build a global community driving clean energy.

CEBA is a business association aiming to activate energy customers and partners to deploy solutions for a carbon-free energy system. CEBI is a public benefit charity focused on removing market and policy barriers to a carbon-free energy system.

CEBA’s guiding values include respect for people and the planet, integrity, service to stakeholders and colleagues, and excellence. Our core tenets foster a mission-oriented, strategic, and innovative culture, encouraging respectful dialogue. Diversity is essential to achieving our vision of customer-driven clean energy because great solutions come from diverse perspectives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CEBA provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic testing results, caregiver status, military service, or other protected categories as required by law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all employment terms and conditions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and training. All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

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