Senior Program Manager – Charging Smart

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in outreach initiatives and collaborate with partner organizations to engage new communities in the Charging Smart program.

• Advocate for the Charging Smart program by effectively communicating its advantages to stakeholders.

• Aid local governments in pinpointing and executing programs and practices that foster strong local EV and EV charging markets.

• Assess local government policies in relation to Charging Smart best practices.

• Create and deliver presentations to officials within local governments.

• Oversee external contractors to ensure that project objectives and deliverables are achieved.

• Organize meetings and cultivate relationships with local government officials and stakeholders.

• Lead or engage in internal working groups focused on program evaluation, outreach and recruitment strategies, criteria development, and providing technical assistance.

• Assist in the designation review process and manage program data within Salesforce.

• Produce white papers, fact sheets, presentations, tools, and various resources for local governments.

• Develop and enhance program-related supporting documentation.

• Offer research, writing, and coordination assistance for Charging Smart and other IREC initiatives.

• Ensure accurate and timely program reporting in accordance with federal grant requirements.

• Provide support for additional IREC programs and initiatives as required.

• Collaborate primarily in a virtual setting utilizing remote meeting, project management, and other collaborative tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, planning, local government management, public affairs, environmental studies, or a related field.

• Over 4 years of relevant experience, ideally in municipal/regional government affairs, public affairs, the solar industry, EV charging, or other renewable energy sectors.

• Proven success in stakeholder outreach and program recruitment efforts.

• Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with strong, persuasive technical writing abilities.

• Established track record of delivering high-quality customer service.

• Capability to work independently and alongside a geographically dispersed team to meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in building a professional network.

• Willingness to travel approximately 5% of the time.

• Competence in presenting effectively at local, regional, and national meetings, conferences, and other events.

• A demonstrated enthusiasm for transportation electrification or renewable energy.

• Openness to flexibility, adapting to new technologies, learning, and adjusting course as necessary.

• Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States.

• All application materials should be submitted in English and must include a cover letter.

• Preferred: A master's degree in a relevant field.

• Preferred: Experience in managing federally funded programs.

• Preferred: Familiarity with local and regional planning, zoning, and permitting processes.

• Preferred: Educational background or experience in EV charger deployment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement contribution.

• Personal time off.

• Flexible work schedule.