Demand Response Program Manager

Date Posted: 10/14/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 509222
Industry: Utility
Job Title: Demand Response Program Manager
Job Location: San Diego, CA, USA, 92123
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 4 days onsite, 1 day Remote
Shift: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate($): 65.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 75.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Program management, Project Management, Regulatory, Vendor Management
Experience Desired:
Project Management experience (5 yrs),
Regulatory Compliance and Filings (5 yrs),
Demand Response Program Administration (5 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience
Experience coordinating program operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to support regulatory documentation and reporting.
Ability to evaluate program performance, identify operational issues, and recommend process improvements.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Availability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule approximately once per month during the demand response season (May through October), including weekends when assigned.
Preferred Skills
Experience administering demand response programs or similar utility, energy, or customer participation programs.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, program design, and regulatory filings.
Experience validating participant payments, vendor payments, and program-related expenses.
Experience coordinating with IT, Supply Management, Marketing, Policy, and other cross-functional departments.
Ability to analyze program data and performance metrics to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
Experience providing guidance or support to program support staff.
Role Overview
The Project and Program Management Senior I will support the administration and execution of demand response programs, ensuring operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. This role oversees program operations, validates participant and vendor payments, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support program delivery. The position also contributes to regulatory filings, program design, performance analysis, and process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will help maintain a positive customer experience while supporting efficient and compliant program operations.
Duties
Administer demand response programs and support day-to-day program operations.
Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and organizational objectives.
Review and validate participant and vendor payments for accuracy and compliance with program requirements.
Coordinate with IT, Supply Management, Marketing, Policy, and other internal teams to support program implementation and ongoing operations.
Assist with regulatory filings, program documentation, reporting, and program design activities.
Evaluate program performance using quantitative analysis and operational data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Recommend and support process improvements to enhance program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and compliance.
Provide guidance and coordination to program support staff to facilitate consistent program execution.
Support customer experience initiatives by helping resolve operational issues and maintaining effective program processes.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule approximately once per month during the May-October demand response season, including weekend availability during assigned periods to support and initiate demand response events as needed.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
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