Project Manager - 1

Albany - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Initiative - Truck Electrification School Bus Electrification
The Project Manager will assist trucking fleets with the creation of Fleet Electrification Plans (FEPs) and manage clients existing electric school bus (ESB) FEP program.
Remote possibility to work in NYC/Albany office for team meetings. 5% travel required

Overview

Clean Transportation teams bus and truck electrification program with a three-year remote contract
The goal is to achieve 100% zero-emission school buses by 2035 currently managing over 400 active projects across 700 school districts in New York State.
The new truck fleet electrification program will be developed using a similar technical assistance model as that for school districts.
Daily responsibilities include 30-40% on stakeholder calls 30-40% project management tasks and 20% problem-solving coordination efforts.
Required qualifications are 3-6 years of project management experience; candidates with 10 years of practical experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
Candidates should preferably have a background in fleet electrification and experience in managing resistant stakeholders due to state electrification mandates.
Proficiency in Salesforce and Excel for project tracking is necessary with strong writing skills emphasized for effective communication.
Engagement with various stakeholders including school districts and utility providers is essential for program awareness and coordination.

Position Overview

PM1 role for Clean Transportation teams bus and truck electrification program - three-year contract fully remote with minimal travel potential.
Team structure includes 5-person tight-knit team within larger 25-30 person Clean Transportation division meeting weekly on Mondays.

Program Scope & Responsibilities

Fleet Electrification Plan (FEP) support for school districts achieving 100% zero emission school buses by 2035 state goal.
400 active projects with 700 total school districts statewide expecting significant expansion.
Truck fleet electrification program launching with similar technical assistance model for municipal and private fleets.
Project management of nearly 100 ongoing projects simultaneously once fully ramped.

Daily Responsibilities Breakdown

30-40% call time - processing applications managing ongoing projects stakeholder discussions.

30-40% project management - invoice processing deliverable reviews ensuring scope compliance.

20% problem-solving - team coordination potential travel organizational outreach.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong project management communication attention to detail as three core competencies.
3-6 years experience with flexibility for bachelors degree holders or 10 years practical experience without degree.
Fleet electrification background strongly preferred - charging companies municipal/private fleet experience valued.
Customer service orientation for managing resistant stakeholders required by state law to electrify.

Technical Requirements

Salesforce and Excel proficiency for tracking not advanced formula work.
Strong writing skills essential for nuanced email communication.
IT system fluency or ability to learn systems quickly Microsoft Office suite.

Stakeholder Engagement

External engagement with school districts trucking fleets business officials trade organizations.
State Education Department (SED) coordination on school bus initiatives.
Utility providers statewide for power capacity planning and coordination.
Nonprofit and local organizations for program awareness and outreach.

Interview Process & Timeline

Two-round interview process expected possibly three if necessary.
40 hours per week maximum budgeted for full-time engagement.

Initiative - Truck Electrification School Bus Electrification The Project Manager will assist trucking fleets with the creation of Fleet Electrification Plans (FEPs) and manage clients existing electric school bus (ESB) FEP program. Remote possibility to work in NYC/Albany office for team meetings....

Initiative - Truck Electrification School Bus Electrification
The Project Manager will assist trucking fleets with the creation of Fleet Electrification Plans (FEPs) and manage clients existing electric school bus (ESB) FEP program.
Remote possibility to work in NYC/Albany office for team meetings. 5% travel required