Program Manager, Energy

About the Company

Codeword is a communications agency focused on helping brands build standout messaging, content, and community-led experiences. The team includes writers, editors, designers, strategists, videographers, PR specialists, and marketers. Global brands rely on Codeword to support startup launches, multi-channel campaigns, audience growth, and end-to-end PR and marketing efforts. The organization is remote-first, with offices in New York City and San Francisco that employees are not expected to visit.

Role Overview

This position supports Google’s Energy & Power team in delivering dependable, scalable energy solutions across its global operations. The role sits between internal projects and financial operations, taking work from early planning through final invoicing. It requires bringing order to fast-changing requests, adjusting quickly as priorities shift, and ensuring work is accurate, compliant, and completed on time.

The ideal person enjoys connecting strategy, spending, and operational execution, and takes satisfaction in clean trackers and efficient processes.

What You’ll Handle

• Act as the main point person for financial operations and business-process coordination.
• Own and improve the full purchase order lifecycle and invoicing timeline.
• Keep detailed trackers up to date so project spend can be compared against forecasts in real time.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes and strengthen efficiency and financial compliance.
• Coordinate meetings and presentations with partners, manage logistics, prepare agendas, capture notes, and support projects from kickoff through completion while keeping timelines moving.

Candidate Profile

The company is looking for someone with project management experience, exposure to the energy sector, strong organization, and the ability to operate independently in a less structured environment. The role also calls for strong communication and relationship-building skills, plus comfort working across multiple time zones.

Compensation

The budgeted salary range for this role is USD 115,000 to USD 130,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• At least 20 days of paid vacation each year
• 401(k) access and financial wellness support
• Health coverage including medical, dental, life, pet, and mental health support
• Home office allowance
• Wellness credits twice a year
• Monthly technology credit for internet and phone expenses
• Comprehensive parental leave

Additional Information

• Codeword aims to create a place where people can earn well while doing work they care about with colleagues they enjoy.
• The company places a high value on creativity, intelligence, responsiveness, and strong communication with clients.
• The team is around 100 people, large enough for major programs and small enough for each person to have a meaningful impact.
• The culture is collaborative and supportive, with an emphasis on growing careers together.
• Work-life balance is respected; after-hours email is strongly discouraged, and evening or weekend work is very uncommon.
• Employees are trusted to deliver whether they work from home, from an office, or across time zones.
• The company follows an open approach, with visible calendars, pay bands, and open-door communication, except for confidential client matters.
• Codeword is part of the global WE Communications family.
• It is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other protected status.
• The company is committed to diversity and inclusion and works to maintain an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not match every traditional agency expectation or checklist item.