CALSTART

CALSTART

Project Manager II, Electric Bus Programs

Remote, US · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$72k-$86kDetected 51 days ago
Project ManagementSalesforceCRMCustomer SupportCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingInternal Audit

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About the role

  • The successful candidate will play a key role in the implementation of the ZESBI Incentive Project, supporting efforts under the School Bus Programs Initiative and Market Acceleration activities, as well as engaging with key external stakeholders
  • including the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
  • Be the liaison and first point of contact for incentive processing team.

Responsibilities

  • Support School Bus Team to implement Electric School Bus Incentive Projects.
  • Under direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager, support cross-team functionality to administer a seamless joint application (infrastructure and vehicles) process from start to finish.
  • Support synergies between internal school bus and infrastructure funding mechanisms, particularly Standard HVIP, ZESBI, the HVIP Public School Bus Set Aside, and EnergIIZE, in order to articulate a seamless end-user experience for school districts and stakeholders.
  • Support infrastructure and school bus stakeholder industry engagement as it relates to the above synergies and industry momentum more broadly.
  • Work with internal Salesforce team to administer and implement the ZESBI incentive processing portal for applicants and incentive recipients.
  • Under direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager, work with state agencies, industry stakeholders, and the above-mentioned team members to execute incentive design, stakeholder engagement, participation and policy implementation, and end-user experience.
  • Support the development of project SOPs and internal controls for these deliverables, under direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager.
  • Under direction of the Electric School Bus, Lead Project Manager, support with client contract schedules, contract deliverables, etc.

Requirements

  • Experience and Knowledge:
  • Years of experience: 3-5 years
  • 2-3 years of project management experience
  • Proven ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear understandable language for stakeholders and other interested parties
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills as well as ability to communicate via presentations and written deliverables
  • Strong ability to meet or exceed deadlines and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Sustainability, Environmental or other related fields or analogous experience
  • Ability to gather and analyze information and problem solve to propose a solution
  • Experience working on projects that require a high refinement of detail.
  • Experience using both written and verbal means to communicate with other agencies, stakeholders, industry, and the general public.
  • California or national school bus and/or infrastructure industry knowledge
  • Demonstrated experience using computer applications, including MS Suite, CRM, etc.

Compensation

  • $72k-$86k

Company info

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

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