Project Manager

Who We Are

Arcadia is the technology company empowering energy innovators and consumers to fight the climate crisis. Our software and APIs are revolutionizing an industry held back by outdated systems and institutions by creating unprecedented access to the data and clean energy needed to make a decarbonized energy grid possible.

In 2014, Arcadia set out on its mission to break the fossil fuel monopoly and since then we have been knocking down the institutional barriers to unlock decarbonization. To date, we have connected hundreds of thousands of consumers and small businesses with high-quality clean energy options. Fast forward to today, and now, we’re thinking even bigger. We have launched Arc, an industry-defining SaaS platform that empowers developers and energy innovators to deliver their own custom, personalized energy experiences, accelerating the transformation of the industry from an analog energy system into a digitized information network.

Tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges requires out-of-the-box thinking & diverse perspectives. We’re building a team of individuals from different backgrounds, industries, & educational experiences. If you share our passion for ushering in the era of the clean electron, we look forward to learning what you would uniquely bring to Arcadia! Visit www.arcadia.com.

HQ: Washington, DC 

$1.5B valuation; $380M funding to date

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking an experienced, self-starting, and biased-towards-action Project Manager to become a key player for the team. This individual will identify and run cross-team initiatives, and provide critical insights that will drive the strategic performance of the operating unit. The Program Manager will work closely with every function of the Company including Sales, Product, Analytics, and Finance, among others.  The ideal candidate is both a competent doer and a regimented taskmaster with a high capacity for growth and an ability to adapt and move fast.

What you’ll do:

• Work with business teams to provide end to end solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients
• Understand project requirements, coordinate with resources and direct the projects in the right direction in a timely manner
• Ability to manage change and effectively pass on the information down the line to concerned teams for smoother execution
• Delegate and allocate responsibilities efficiently to manage projects end to end
• Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration
• Able to make quick decisions and solve technical problems to provide an efficient environment for project implementation
• Identify resource requirements, efficient capacity planning 
• Effectively lead teams and inspire others to achieve goals through innovation, quality and excellence
• Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of team members and suitably make changes if required
• Resource management skills and ability to handle complex / sensitive issues
• Encourage team interaction, boost employee motivation and appreciate team contribution
• Ability to match project tasks with opportunities for development so that employee potential is utilized to the maximum
• Establish and implement training processes and strategies for the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical roadblocks and contribute to continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities for improving the products or services

Must-haves:

• Understand end to end  business problems and translate them into technical solutions
• Must have managed projects end to end following waterfall or agile methodologies. Knowledge of agile and kanban is a must
• Extensive experience in software product/service engineering, maintenance, deployment, and integration.
• Ability to design and end to end product independently
• Strong technical skills in Core Java, OOPS, Design patterns
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages and coding, such as Java and JavaScript
• Being able to review other engineers work output and provide constructive feedback for the betterment of the solutions
• Should have managed a team of 40+ members and willingness to handle larger teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Good academic qualification preferred

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in energy, climate, or sustainability industries
• Experience working in a global environment

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on market standards
• We are working on a hybrid model
• Apart from Fixed Base Salary , the candidates are eligible for following benefits
• Flexible Leave Policy
• Office Located in the heart of the City in case you need to step in for any purpose
• Medical Insurance (1+5 Family Members)
• Quarterly team engagement activities and rewards & recognitions
• L&D programs to foster professional growth

Eliminating carbon footprints, eliminating carbon copies.

Here at Arcadia, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in creating a clean energy future. Arcadia is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. While we are currently unable to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates eligible to work in Chennai, India.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.