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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