Director of Trucks & Off-Road Program Management

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About Us :

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.

About The Role :

We are seeking an innovative and experienced Director of Trucks & Off-Road Program Management. The Director will play a crucial role in shaping and driving the strategic vision for Trucks & Off-Road's zero-emission transportation initiatives working closely with the VP of Trucks Off-road & Marketing. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Medium & Heavy Duttransportation systems robust program management skills and a passion for environmental sustainability.

This role reports into the Vice President Trucks & Off Road.

What You'll Do:

• Day to Day to include:

Program Development and Strategy :

• Lead the development and implementation of programs focused on the adoption of zero-emission MHD trucks.

• Collaborate with internal teams industry stakeholders and government agencies to design and launch initiatives that align with CALSTART's mission and goals.

• Monitor industry trends and technological advancements to inform program strategy and development.

Funding Acquisition and Management :

• Identify pursue and secure new funding opportunities from federal state and local government agencies as well as private sector and philanthropic sources in partnership with CALSTART's Business Development Team.

• Develop comprehensive proposals grant applications and other funding requests to support program growth.

• Manage relationships with funders ensuring compliance with grant requirements and successful program delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships :

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including industry partners government officials and nonprofit organizations.

• Represent CALSTART at industry events conferences and meetings to promote the organization's programs and initiatives.

• Facilitate collaborations between public and private sector partners to advance the adoption of zero-emission MHD trucks.

Incentive Program Operations :

• Build and maintain Incentive admin and internal processing capabilities

• Manage Incentive processing portfolio of $1B+ dollars

• Develop lean operation processes to reduce operational waste

Team Leadership and Development :

• Lead and mentor a team of program managers and other staff providing guidance and support in program execution and professional growth.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and best practices.

Reporting and Evaluation :

• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and funder expectations.

• Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership funders and stakeholders on program progress and impact

What You'll Bring To The Table:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science Engineering Public Policy Business Administration or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in program development and management with a focus on transportation or environmental sectors.

• Extensive knowledge of Medium & Heavy Duty transportation systems zero-emission technologies and related policies.

• Demonstrated success in securing funding and managing large-scale projects.

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Commitment to environmental sustainability and clean transportation innovation.

Additional Details:

• This position requires travel to attend meetings conferences and site visits as needed.

$117260 - $140712 a year

CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The complete salary range for this role is $117260 -$140712. We determine pay based on several factors including but not limited to job-related skills qualifications experience education internal equity and other factors relevant to the job.

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team we'd love to hear from you.

We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators business minds and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical Dental Vision Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Retirement plan with generous company contributions FSA for Health and Dependent Care 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment 11 paid company holidays paid sick time paid family leave and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race color hair texture gender religion age nationality social or ethnic origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression LGBTQIA+ status marital status pregnancy disability genetics veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.