New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:
- Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
- Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
- Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Job Overview
NYSERDA seeks a motivated and experienced individual with excellent writing, analytic, and organizational skills to join our team as a Senior Project Manager. Reporting to the Director of the NY-Sun Initiative, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation of New York State’s $250 million federal Solar for All grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-SFA). New York intends to use federal EPA -SFA funding to expand existing programs serving disadvantaged communities, and to implement new programs in partnership with other state and local agencies. The Senior Project Manager for Solar for All will lead the integration of EPA-SFA funding into existing programs and processes; oversee sub-grantees, consultants and contractors; and serve as the primary point of contact for the EPA. The Senior Project Manager for Solar for All will collaborate closely with members of NYSERDA’s NY-Sun (distributed solar) and Energy Storage teams, as well as the authority’s legal, evaluation, contracting, and finance staff.
Primary Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for the successful implementation of New York State’s EPA Solar for All grant.
- Oversee the work of sub-grantees (other New York State and New York City agencies participating in the grant), consultants and contractors including writing statements of work, issuing contracts, budgeting, and invoicing.
- Workplan and budget development and oversight, including periodic review and amendment based on program performance.
- Manage design and adjustment of programs serving disadvantaged communities, based on technical knowledge, market feedback, and EPA-SFA grant requirements.
- Close communication with EPA staff, NYSERDA team members, and partner agencies to ensure accountability to contractual commitments, timely and accurate grant reporting, and other deliverables.
- Make presentations to internal and external stakeholders, manage feedback and questions, and support stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the NY-Sun initiative and other NYSERDA programs.
- Ability to perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with demonstrated experience fostering respect, diversity, equity and inclusion across the workforce.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and seven years of relevant experience, with a demonstrated record of successfully managing complex projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage workplans, budgets, and timelines, experience with federal grant requirements preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage consultants and contractors, ensuring accountability for work product quality and the timely completion of deliverables.
- Strong professional writing skills, particularly for reports, presentations, options memos, and similar work products.
- Familiarity with relevant energy technologies and policies, expertise in these subjects preferred.
- Ability to be a self-starter and function well independently and in teams.
- Strong communication skills; excellent strategic planning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic and resolute integrity.
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite required
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree and six years of relevant experience, with a demonstrated record of successfully managing complex projects.
- Familiarity with Salesforce preferred
Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.
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