Project Manager or Project Manager II or Sr. Project Manager

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

The End Use Applications Program within NYSERDA’s Innovation and Research (I&R) Group focuses on accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative solutions that enable higher energy efficiency and the decarbonization of the building, industrial, and data center segments in New York State This Project Manager role will play an integral part in planning, developing and managing interventions (solicitations & projects) and strategies that overcome market barriers, and accelerate the availability, scale and penetration of building and industrial energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies, especially clean forms of heating and cooling (space & process), building envelope improvements, applications of thermal storage, alternative solutions, and enable building/industry grid interactivity in providing flexible resources to the New York grid. The Project Manager will be expected to travel approximately 10-15% of professionally committed time to meet with team members, stakeholders and potential partners. This position will report to the Program Manager, End Use Applications.

Primary Responsibilities

Essential functions and duties include but are not limited to:

• Identify market barriers and opportunities to/for building/industrial decarbonization through analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prioritize and translate identified barriers and opportunities to defined challenges (needs).
• Develop solicitations (funding opportunities) to address the challenges and work with other NYSERDA departments in the approval and release of the solicitation.
• Marketing of the solicitation to the targeted market audience
• Identify a diverse set of qualified individuals to review proposal submissions and recommend fundability.
• Convene and document scoring committee reviews and recommendations.
• Present and obtain approval from NYSERDA’s senior management to make awards.
• Negotiate a scope of work, budget, and schedule for each awarded project.
• Manage the internal review and approval process in contracting each project.
• Proactively manage a broad range of technical projects with a clear focus on success and risk management.
• Collaborate with other internal and external departments having related interests and goals.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of technology advancements, pending regulations and policies having a potential impact on the targeted focus area(s).
• Represent NYSERDA at meetings and events with external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a team culture of openness and collaboration.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity, and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Project Manager ($78,333-$131,298)
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years’ of relevant experience in managing innovation from concept to commercialization. A demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and successfully delivering services or solutions at scale or scope within business or government operating environments.
• Project Manager II ($93,659-$131,298)
• Bachelor's degree and 6 years’ of relevant experience in managing innovation from concept to commercialization. A demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and successfully delivering services or solutions at scale or scope within business or government operating environments.
• Sr. Project Manager ($115,283-$145,682)
• Bachelor's degree and 7 years’ of relevant experience in managing innovation from concept to commercialization. A demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and successfully delivering services or solutions at scale or scope within business or government operating environments.
• Perform all job responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Manager:
• Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience in managing innovation from concept to commercialization. A demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and successfully delivering services or solutions at scale or scope within business or government operating environments
• Project Manager II:
• Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in managing innovation from concept to commercialization. A demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and successfully delivering services or solutions at scale or scope within business or government operating environments
• Sr. Project Manager:
• Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience in managing innovation from concept to commercialization. A demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and successfully delivering services or solutions at scale or scope within business or government operating environments including 1 year of supervisory experience (up to 1 year of supervisory experience for current NYSERDA employees)
• Knowledge and understanding of the competitive request for proposal process life cycles, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Collaboration with technical and non-technical audiences, stakeholders, and decision-makers
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills including confidently and clearly presenting to different audiences with various backgrounds including executive audiences.
• Strong program management skills including a track record of successfully managing external cross-functional consultants.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, an entrepreneurial edge, resourcefulness, adaptability, and ability to surface insights and solutions.
• Insight and understanding of NYSERDA programs across local government, business communities, and public sectors.
• Software skills in Microsoft suite, SharePoint, Salesforce, and Tableau
• An exceptional manager, coach, mentor, and developer of talent

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.

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.

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