CALSTART

CALSTART

Senior Director, Trucks & Off-Road

Remote, US · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$178kDetected 15 days ago
Project ManagementOKRsBusiness DevelopmentResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • The Senior Director will oversee a portfolio of programs, incentive projects, and research initiatives, while managing and growing a high-performing team.
  • This role coordinates closely with Policy, Business Development, Regional Offices, Technology, and Member Services to ensure alignment and measurable progress toward CALSTART's net-zero mission, and reports to executive leadership.
  • Initiative Strategy & Operational Leadership:

Responsibilities

  • Ensure cross-cutting collaboration to develop and create cutting edge innovative demonstrations, pilots, and commercialization programs.
  • Ensure projects support Initiative goals, market acceleration, effective economic and technical federal and state policy, and develop research priorities for industry advancement.
  • Partner with the Business Development team and the Executive Vice President of Initiatives to identify and secure new funded opportunities.
  • Support proposal strategy, partnership development, and funder engagement.
  • Maintain and expand strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, fleets, utilities, government agencies, foundations, and community organizations.
  • Leverage industry network to build coalitions and advance collaborative initiatives.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a passionate team of program managers, technical experts, and analysts.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with modeling, business case analysis, and vehicle performance assessment.
  • All legitimate communication from our recruitment team will come from an official calstart.org email address via email, we will not text you about a role you have not applied to or shown interest in.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and operational planning capability.
  • Ability to create and translate complex technical solutions into actionable, real-world implementation strategies.
  • Understanding of utility electrification issues related to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, with a strong preference to drayage and long-haul experience.
  • Technical publishing, speaking, and presentation experience.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Studies, Business Administration, or related field required.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Skills

  • Represent CALSTART at industry forums, public events, and technical convenings.
  • Strong coalition-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Compensation

  • Develop and manage oversight of the Trucks & Off-Road Initiative Strategy and Operational Plan, including annual business development goals, OKRs, KPIs, and quarterly performance reviews.

Company info

  • CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.
  • For over 30 years, it's been CALSTART's mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth.
  • CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all.
  • CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

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