Director, Program Management Office (PMO), Boulder, CO (Hybrid or Remote) 

Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office. 

Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time. 

Our Mission @ Ascend  

Ascend Analytics is a high-growth, private equity–backed company driving the energy transition at the intersection of cloud technology and expert services. With strong investor engagement and an active value-creation plan, we are focused on driving operational excellence, accelerating growth, and building a scalable platform for future expansion. 

Your Impact @ Ascend  

The Director of Program Management Office (PMO) will establish and lead a centralized PMO function to drive execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role is critical to aligning cross-functional priorities, ensuring disciplined execution, and delivering measurable outcomes tied to the company’s growth and operational improvement agenda.  

The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational rigor, and hands-on program leadership in high-growth or private equity–backed environments. 

Key Responsibilities 

PMO Leadership & Governance 

• Build and lead the PMO function, including frameworks, tools, and governance processes 
• Establish standardized program and project management methodologies across the organization 
• Drive prioritization, resource allocation, and portfolio management of strategic initiatives 

Strategic Initiative Execution 

• Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable programs 
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives (e.g., revenue growth, margin expansion, systems implementation, M&A integration) 
• Track and report on program milestones, risks, and KPIs to leadership and board stakeholders 

Operational Excellence 

• Identify opportunities to improve execution speed, accountability, and cross-functional coordination 
• Implement performance management systems to ensure initiatives deliver expected outcomes 
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and organizational effectiveness 

Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as a key liaison between executive leadership, functional teams, and private equity sponsors 
• Facilitate executive-level updates, including board-ready reporting materials 
• Build strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment and accountability 

Team Development 

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing PMO team as the company scales 
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and results-driven execution 

Key Qualifications 

Experience 

• 8–12+ years of experience in program management, operations, consulting, or related roles 
• Proven experience in a private equity–backed, high-growth, or startup environment 
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives with measurable impact 
• Experience building or scaling a PMO function preferred 
• Background in consulting (e.g., strategy or operations) is a plus 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong program and project management expertise (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid methodologies) 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills 
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment 
• High level of ownership, accountability, and bias for action 

Key Success Metrics 

• On-time, on-budget delivery of customer projects and strategic internal initiatives 
• Achievement of value creation targets (e.g., revenue growth, EBITDA improvement) 
• Improved organizational alignment and execution velocity 
• Stakeholder satisfaction, including executive team and investors 

Why Ascend? 

• Opportunity to shape and lead a critical function in a purpose-driven, high-growth environment 
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and private equity sponsors 
• Meaningful impact on company strategy, operations, and long-term value creation 
• Competitive compensation and benefits 

We offer a competitive salary range of $175,000–$205,000, plus the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus of up to 10%. Compensation is flexible and will be tailored to your experience and background. 

At Ascend, we believe great talent deserves great rewards—and we’re proud to offer compensation that is often above the industry average. 

But the perks don’t stop there. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people can do meaningful work, grow their careers, and still have a life outside the office. You’ll enjoy flexible work hours, a collaborative environment, and real opportunities for advancement. 

Our benefits package is designed to support you and your family, including: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 
• Life, Short- and Long-term disability insurance 
• Parental leave 
• FSA and Health Savings Account options and dependent care 
• 401(k) with a 3% non-elective company contribution (yes—we contribute even if you don’t!) 
• Flexible paid time off so you can recharge when you need it 

Join a team that values your work, supports your growth, and invests in your future! 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation for a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com. 

Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst, Boulder, CO 

Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office.

Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time.

Your Impact at Ascend 

As part of the Ascend Team, you will support leading edge decision analysis for battery and renewable project development & operation, leading project work with clients as they site, size, and evaluate potential development. We’d like someone who brings industry expertise, a fresh perspective, and a desire to make a big impact. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the energy industry including economics, finance, or engineering and exhibits high levels of leadership and professionalism. We are seeking talented individuals with a serious commitment to energy analytics and the evolution of the grid towards greater renewable and storage penetration.  

Ascend Analytics is an innovative “climate tech” software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid to renewables. Ascend's solutions provide the analytics to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies over the next hour, to hedging and budgeting decisions over the next five years, to long-term investment and resource planning decisions over the next thirty years. For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com. 

SmartBidder is the leading energy bid optimization and scheduling platform for standalone, co-located, or hybrid renewable energy and storage projects.  SmartBidder provides custom bid optimization in day-ahead and real-time power markets through a suite of probabilistic and AI-assisted models, incorporating forecasted nodal price dynamics, asset-specific constraints, and risk-based optimization. From fully managed to self-service, SmartBidder customers have unparalleled control and flexibility to use built-in strategies based on profit and risk tolerance or integrate their own models into the platform. 

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions 

• Lead quantitative analysis and work to deliver on-time results to clients 

• Proficiency with fundamental modeling of electricity markets in support of electricity trading    

• Provide clients with expertise in the areas of analytic modeling for asset valuation, risk management, and renewable integration 

• Provide clients with expertise in energy-related commodity trading, energy markets quantitative analysis, electricity market operations, power structuring 

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on market operations and strategies

• Participate in on-call rotations to support real-time market operations and ensure system reliability which may include occasional weekends or evenings

• Devise new approaches to represent results that provide support for decision analysis  

• Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations  

• Perform in-depth analysis of power market operations  

• Solve complex analytic problems to make mission critical decisions for energy supply  

• Serve as a technical resource for scoping, building, deploying, and launch activities  

Required Skills and Knowledge 

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering or energy required

• 1+ years prior experience (5+ years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in energy with a utility, consulting firm, government, or non-profit with a focus on energy

• Understanding of energy modeling systems and methods 

• Command of wholesale power market structures and value streams     

• Demonstrated track record of working with clients and team    

• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, teamwork skills, organization and work ethics 

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimum supervision 

• Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data 

Preferred Education & Experience 

• Master’s or advanced degrees in economics, engineering, and/or energy strongly preferred  

• Proficiency with analytic software programming (R, Python or other languages) preferred 

• Previous experience in project management considered a plus   

• Knowledge of deregulated power market operations a plus  

Compensation 

$80,000 - $110,000 – Energy Analyst  

$100,000 - $140,000 – Senior Analyst      

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.  

We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.   

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.    

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com. 

Welcome to Ascend Analytics!

Our general interest application is designed for individuals eager to join our innovative team, even if a perfect role isn't available at the moment. We believe in fostering talent and recognizing potential beyond conventional job postings. By submitting your application, you're expressing interest in becoming part of our dynamic community and contributing to our mission of revolutionizing analytics. While specific openings may not align with your skills today, your application helps us understand your unique talents and aspirations, paving the way for future opportunities. You may hear back from our team if an opportunity arises that matches your skills and interest.

About Ascend 

Ascend Analytics’ climate technology software and services provide critical insights to power the energy transition. The company’s products enhance critical power supply decisions from short-term operating strategies to long-term investment and resource planning. Ascend’s solutions serve as the core analytic infrastructure for electric utilities, independent power producers, electric retailers, and financiers of energy infrastructure. To learn more about Ascend, please visit us at www.ascendanalytics.com. 

Our Values

Ascend's culture continues to evolve with its growth. By articulating a corporate culture of values, we can more fully embrace a work environment that reflects our values and achieve our corporate goals. Ascend promotes a culture of teamwork, inclusion, work-life balance, creative thought, and learned ideas.  

We strive to embrace the following seven pillars:  

1. Respect - We demonstrate respect for our colleagues and customers in all our interactions  

2. Collaboration - We approach all projects and customer implementations in a win-win, solution-based manner  

3. Precision - We are accurate in all our communications, development, and actions  

4. Innovation - We will continually seek new solutions that meet the ever-changing customer environment  

5. Accountability - We will be accountable in all our actions and commitments  

6. Customer-focus - We recognize that each customer has a unique set of requirements, and we will ensure that we provide the highest level of support for the duration of the relationship.  

7. Diversity and Inclusion - We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, irrespective of their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other aspects of their personal identity 

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on specific roles. As this is a general interest inquiry we are not able to specify compensation. Should our team follow up with you about a specific opportunity we will be sure to share a job description and pay range.

We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.  

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.   

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com