CALSTART

Deputy Director, Non-Incentive Programs

Remote, CA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$106k-$120kDetected 96 days ago

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

The Deputy Director, Non-Incentive Programs plays a key leadership role within CALSTART's Clean Fuels & Infrastructure team, driving the execution and delivery of high-impact, non-incentive zero-emission transportation initiatives.
The Deputy Director serves as a central integrator across technical, policy, and market-facing teams while maintaining a strong focus on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative, execution-focused leader who enjoys managing people and programs while shaping the future of clean transportation infrastructure.

Lead execution of non-incentive clean transportation projects, overseeing day-to-day delivery of complex zero-emission transportation initiatives across grid integration, utility engagement, market development, and infrastructure planning, while managing scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
Supervise and develop staff (3-4 CALSTARs), including project managers and technical team members, by providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support aligned with CALSTART's people-management and inclusive leadership practices.
Translate portfolio strategy into action, working closely with the Senior Director to convert organizational priorities into executable project plans, workplans, and roadmaps that deliver measurable outcomes.
Support utility and grid-focused initiatives, corridor-planning strategies and infrastructure technical offerings contributing to zero-emission transportation infrastructure planning, corridor development, and innovative efforts that advance CALSTART's mission.
Engage external stakeholders and partners, representing CALSTART in meetings with members, utilities, and partners, and contributing credible, responsive leadership in program and project discussions.

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.
Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field such as: business management, engineering, environmental science, public policy, energy, transportation, or a related discipline.

7-10 years of progressive professional experience in clean transportation, energy, utilities, infrastructure development, or closely related fields.
PMP preferred but not required.
Demonstrated success managing complex projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
Formal people-management or supervisory experience, including coaching, performance management, and staff development.
Experience working cross-functionally with technical, policy, market development, and member-facing teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (PMP certification preferred).

Experience leading or supporting large-scale, multi-jurisdictional infrastructure or market transformation initiatives
Familiarity with national, state, or regional clean transportation policies and emerging market trends
Comfort working in matrixed organizations and navigating ambiguity in fast-evolving technical, regulatory, or market environments
Experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder convenings, or collaborative planning processes
Strong systems-level thinking and the ability to connect strategic goals to operational execution
Adaptive leadership style with a continuous-improvement mindset and openness to evolving best practices
Ability to participate in occasional travel (approximately 10-20%), including attending meetings, site visits, and conferences
Ability to adjust work schedules as needed to meet with other teams in other time zones (nationally and internationally)

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.
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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