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 enlist new communities in the Charging Smart program.

• Advocate for the Charging Smart program by effectively conveying its benefits to various stakeholders.

• Support local governments in recognizing and implementing strategies to cultivate strong local EV and EV charging markets.

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

• Create and deliver presentations tailored to local government officials.

• Oversee external contractors to guarantee that project objectives and deliverables are accomplished.

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

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

• Assist with the designation review process and maintain program data using Salesforce.

• Produce white papers, fact sheets, presentations, tools, and other materials for local governments.

• Develop and enhance supporting documents related to the program.

• Provide research, writing, and coordination support for Charging Smart and other IREC initiatives.

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

• Offer support for other 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 discipline.

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

• Proven success in stakeholder outreach and program recruitment efforts.

• Excellent interpersonal skills along with clear and persuasive technical writing abilities.

• Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality customer service.

• Ability to work independently as well as within a geographically dispersed team to meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in building a professional network.

• Willingness to travel approximately 5% of the time.

• Effective presentation skills for 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 modifying approaches as necessary.

• Applicants must reside in and have authorization to work in the United States.

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

• Preferred: A master's degree in a related area.

• Preferred: Experience in managing federally funded programs.

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

• Preferred: Education or experience in deploying EV chargers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement contribution.

• Personal time off.

• Flexible work schedule.