Program Manager - Clean Transportation
Company: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Position Type: Full-timePay: $70,000 - $78,000 per year,
dependent on experience and educationBenefits: 457b plan, and
matching; Medical coverage and 100% deductible coverage through
HRA; Dental coverage; Vision coverage; Life insurance; Paid time
off; Parental leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Monthly Remote Work
Stipend; Supplemental Retirement plan, and more.Work Location:
Hybrid; In-person (Boston)Job OverviewMassCEC seeks a motivated and
organized candidate to join the Clean Transportation team as a
Program Manager. The Program Manager will play a key role in new
program development, management of ongoing programs to guarantee
successful rollout, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of
administrative staff.This position will develop clean
transportation program designs with potential near term program
focus areas of: vehicles-for-hire, utility interconnection, V2X,
e-bikes, electric school buses, medium-and heavy-duty fleets,
consumer engagement and education in alignment with state equity
goals. In addition, the role will serve as advisor for
transportation grantees and contractors, ensuring constructive
feedback from awarded projects. MassCEC expects the
responsibilities of this position to evolve and expand as MassCEC
develops and initiates future clean transportation programs.The
Program Manager's job responsibilities consist of a range of
activities to support program objectives, including supporting
development of new programs, outreach to industry stakeholders and
the public, coordination of and participation in review of
applications, oversight of contracting processes, management of
ongoing grants, stakeholder workshops, managing training
initiatives, and research and analysis for MassCEC programs and
other funding solicitations. The Program Manager will also serve a
key role as the primary stakeholder contact during solicitations,
contracting, and award management stages of these programs. As
such, the Program Manager must demonstrate excellent communication
skills with external stakeholders and a keen ability to track the
details of complex, ongoing, multi-party projects.The Program
Manager will report to the Senior Program Manager but will also
provide support for other members of the Program team. The position
may also provide support across MassCEC's focus areas (Offshore
Wind, Net Zero Grid, Technology-to-Market, Workforce Development,
High Performance Buildings), depending on the needs of the
organization. The successful Program Manager will also work
collaboratively with Finance, Legal, Communications, Senior
Management, and other program staff. Job DutiesThe selected
candidate will have specific duties to, at a minimum:
- Provide comprehensive support to coordinate the day-to-day
activities of MassCEC programs, including:
- Review applications and proposals for compliance with program
requirements;
- Provide timely responses to inquiries from applicants,
potential applicants, awardees, state agencies, and other program
stakeholders;
- Draft programmatic requirements for grantee and consultant
contracts;
- Alert team members to potential problems and work cooperatively
with the program team and relevant stakeholders to ensure prompt
resolutions; and
- Maintain detailed databases and supporting files on specific
programs, including tracking files and key business documents,
including project and program metrics, and ensure proper processing
and archiving.
- Record and maintain awards, deliverables and invoices in the
award management system, assisting project teams to monitor their
contracts and awards, ensure project/contract integrity, and track
results.
- Support the development and modifications of MassCEC programs,
funding solicitations, workshops, training series, and related
program development work, including:
- Conducting research; supporting stakeholder outreach;
supporting concept development, reviews and revisions; drafting
program solicitations and requirements; identifying performance
measures and other tracking;
- Support for program team, including convening meetings,
maintaining internal schedules, development steps, and external
communications;
- Proactively review, adjust, and enhance existing program
administration workflow and tools in response to program design
changes or opportunities for operating efficiency.
- Track and research previous successful clean transportation
programs and initiatives and outreach to understand what worked,
what didn't and what can be improved.
- Conduct analysis to determine the effectiveness of programs and
awards, and report key findings to Program Director, MassCEC Board
of Directors and stakeholders;
- Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings with
consultants, developers, manufacturers, skilled trades,
community-based organizations, and other industry members.
- Engage with counterparts in state agencies on program
development, industry feedback, project takeaways, and strategic
outreach to target populations.
- Engage and maintain relationships with non-profits and
community-based organizations to effectively embed Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) feedback into program structures.
- Work with the communications team to update program information
on the website and send emails about program updates to
stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks to and assist in the supervision of Program
Administrators, temporary staff and/or interns.
- Monitor project schedules and run reports to track project
status, results, and internal operating efficiency.
- Assist in budget development and monitoring the budgets of each
project.
- Alert team members to potential problems and work cooperatively
with the program team and relevant stakeholders to ensure prompt
resolutions.
- Attend stakeholder meetings and external meetings and other
events to develop and maintain awareness of MassCEC clean
transportation programs. Position QualificationsEducation:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in energy policy, economics,
business management, environmental science/studies, economics,
urban planning, engineering or related field.Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in program management and
administration.
- Experience with project or program management, particularly
around effective team communication, prioritization, and
management.
- 3+ years of experience using the Microsoft Suite in a work
setting.
- Experience in the public sector, renewable energy industry or
grant administration a plus.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement and outreach. Experience
with under-represented communities a plus.Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
- Analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail;
- Well-developed customer service skills and proficient
organizational skills;
- Keen understanding of prioritization and an ability to work on
multiple projects under tight deadlines effectively;
- Demonstrated ability to get up-to-speed quickly and work
independently;
- Excellent problem-resolution skills, and demonstrated ability
to make informed decisions;
- Team-first attitude and the capacity to be flexible in a
dynamic work environment;
- Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external
stakeholders, and cultivate appropriate relationships;
- Working knowledge of basic accounting and payment processing
(budgets, invoices, etc.) preferred;
- Ability to read and absorb complex contracts, polices, rules,
etc. and extract the information needed to ensure compliance with
each;
- Strong mastery of Excel with an ability to explain graphic
information effectively;
- Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, and verbal/written
communication skills;
- Experience with making cross-functional decisions impacting
business processes and results; and About the Massachusetts Clean
Energy CenterThe Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), as a
quasi-public entity, plays a critical role in fostering the success
of our state's clean energy sector. MassCEC's mission is to
accelerate the clean energy and climate solution innovation that is
critical to meeting the Commonwealth's climate goals and advancing
Massachusetts' position as an international climate leader, while
growing the state's clean energy economy. MassCEC undertakes
targeted programmatic initiatives to accelerate cost reductions in
clean energy, help consumers diversify their energy choices and
address evolving energy needs, leverage public and private funds to
drive investment into this rapidly-growing sector, and scale-up
renewable energy deployment across the state. MassCEC is committed
to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where
everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. We are
committed to incorporating principles of diversity, equity,
inclusion, and environmental justice in all aspects of our work in
order to promote the equitable distribution of the health and
economic benefits of clean energy and support a diverse and
inclusive clean energy industry. MassCEC strives to lead and
innovate in equitable clean energy and climate solutions. To
applyQualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and
cover letter through our . Applicants with diverse backgrounds,
experiences, ability and perspectives are encouraged to apply.
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