Senior Manager, Flex Operations

Senior Manager, Flex Operations

Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businessesincluding things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people's behaviorto generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Flex Operations to drive our company forward, and help us lead the clean energy revolution!

How you will make an impact :

As a Senior Manager on the Flex Operations team, you'll lead a portfolio of complex delivery workstreams, guiding multiple teams and / or managers through high-impact DR and DER program execution. You'll play a critical role in scaling operational systems, influencing product development, and driving alignment across the business. This role requires strong people leadership, strategic thinking, and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-growing and evolving product space.

What you get to do :

Organizational Leadership

• Lead and develop middle to senior level Individual Contributors accountable for the operations, strategy, performance, and growth of strategic Flex programs.
• Hire, coach, and evaluate direct reports, fostering high performance and career growth.
• Strengthen leadership capabilities within your teams, instilling strong management and decision-making practices.
• Evolve team structure to align with scaling needs, client demands, and product maturity.

Program & Portfolio Oversight

Strategic Partnerships

System & Process Evolution

What you bring to Uplight :

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?

At Uplight, we're not just offering a job we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters :

Salary Range : $112,000 to $140,000 + Bonus

Application Deadline : September 15, 2025

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Uplight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.