Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager (m/w/d)

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

New York’s Climate Act mandates the deployment of at least three gigawatts of energy storage by 2030, with an expanded administrative target of six gigawatts of 2030. To enable the realization of these targets, NYSERDA’s Energy Storage program team seeks a creative, self-motivated Project Manager/ Assistant Project Manager who can work independently and as part of a team to meet our energy storage goals. This role will play an integral role in the implementation and management of incentive awards issued under the Residential and Retail Commercial Energy Storage programs. The Project Manager/ Assistant Project Manager will also be responsible for stakeholder outreach, engagement and data requests related to the Residential and Retail Energy Storage Programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively manage contracts under the Residential and Retail Commercial Energy Storage programs. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Review of incentive applications;
  • Execution of award letters, assignments, project modifications and extension requests;
  • Outreach to incentive awardees to track project status and monitor progress towards program milestones
  • Review and approval of incentive invoices.
  • Assist in stakeholder outreach and engagement, including contractor distribution list notifications, information-gathering, and stakeholder webinars.
  • Execute reports/queries in Salesforce and NYSERDA internal databases to respond to internal and external stakeholder data requests.
  • Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.
  • Perform other responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Assistant Project Manager (Salary:$68,660-$93,946):
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Environmental Science, or related field with at least three years of relevant experience
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Management, Environmental Science, or related field with at least one year of relevant experience
• Project Manager (Salary:$76,051-$127,474):
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Environmental Science, or related field with at least five years of relevant experience including minimum of three years of experience in project management or solar energy/energy storage
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Management, Environmental Science, or related field with at least four years of relevant experience including minimum of three years of experience in project management or solar energy/energy storage
• Project Manager:
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Program Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and seek opportunities for improvement.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information.
  • Ability to foster relationships and engage with industry and market actors on a variety of policy and program objectives.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, anticipate needs in advance, set priorities, and meet deadlines while demonstrating enthusiasm for new challenges.
  • Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with and/or knowledge of energy systems and renewable energy.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of energy storage and/or solar energy systems, project development, and markets.
• Experience with Salesforce.
• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft applications.

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume. Please indicate the specific position (or both, if applicable) that you are applying for in your cover letter.

Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.

The salary range is $68,660 - $127,474 annually. Candidates will be considered based on qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is offered.