Project Manager II

Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager II for a Contract job with a client in Minneapolis, MN . The ideal candidate must have experience in project management, marketing coordination, and program execution , along with a strong ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders, campaign timelines, and customer engagement initiatives.

Rate Range: $62/hour to $65/hour ; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Project Manager II job responsibilities include:

• Manage project plans, schedules, deliverables, approvals, dependencies, and execution activities for energy efficiency marketing and program initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and deployment of customer-facing marketing materials across digital, email, direct mail, web, bill inserts, community outreach, and customer service channels.
• Partner with energy efficiency program teams to support customer acquisition, participation, retention, and program awareness efforts.
• Serve as the primary coordination point between marketing, regulatory, legal, customer operations, analytics teams, vendors, and external agencies.
• Monitor program and campaign performance metrics, participation rates, customer engagement trends, and project milestones.
• Support budget tracking, purchase orders, invoices, estimates, and campaign schedules while ensuring projects remain on time and within scope.
• Ensure all communications, marketing materials, and program activities align with regulatory requirements, brand standards, and compliance guidelines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Environmental Studies, Energy Management, Public Relations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in: Project Management, Marketing Coordination, Program Management, Communications, Customer Engagement
• Experience managing multiple projects, stakeholders, deadlines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating creative development, approvals, campaign execution, and vendor management activities.
• Proficiency with:
  
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel
  • Project Management Tools
  • Performance Reporting
  • Work Management Platforms
• Strong organizational, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional and matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Utility, Energy, Sustainability, Public Sector, or Regulated Industry environment.
• Knowledge of: Energy Efficiency Programs, Rebate Programs, Conservation Initiatives, Demand-Side Management, Customer Education Campaigns
• Experience supporting regulatory reviews, compliance-driven marketing activities, and program reporting.
• Experience working with external agencies, implementation contractors, community organizations, printers, and fulfillment vendors.
• Experience with Wrike or similar work management tools.
• PMP Certification, Agile experience, or formal project management training.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Nitish.Kumar2@ akkodisgroup.com


Pay Details: $62.00 to $65.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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