Associate Program Manager -EV Charging
About The Position
The Associate Program Manager supports NYPA’s e-Mobility work to develop electric transportation products and services and build a viable, self-sustaining business, with an emphasis on market-based approaches. The role applies business development, P&L management, customer service, and energy-market knowledge to provide value and service to NYPA customers; develop commercial management and retention strategies; build strategic customer relationships; and use data analytics to assess retention, strengthen high-value relationships, and identify business opportunities. The position assists with projects that advance transportation electrification in New York, including feasibility studies and review of customer projects for deployment. The e-Mobility group also operates and maintains NYPA’s fast-charging network, works with Regulatory Affairs on relevant policies, administers funding and budgets, and supports implementation of New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The role coordinates internal and external resources, supports vendors and project delivery, and contributes to operational presentations, funding requests, budgets, forecasts, bid documents, contracts, invoices, site outages, inspections, and project records. Occasional emergency response outside normal business hours and travel primarily within New York are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business (such as economics, finance, or marketing) or a technical field (engineering or science) is required.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including business writing and verbal presentation abilities.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of EV charging types, use cases, applicable rate structures, and incentives across light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles.
- Basic analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Valid New York State driver’s license or ability to obtain one is required.
- Ability to travel up to 10–20%, primarily in New York.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of related experience is preferred.
- PMP or similar project, program, or product management certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with oversight and coordination of in-house and external resources for activities related to the department’s function and goals.
- Support adherence to vendor service-level agreements and maintenance schedules to ensure compliance.
- Assist with developing and managing operations presentations, project funding requests, budgets, forecasts, and bid documents.
- Assist with evaluating bid proposals and making award recommendations.
- Partner with Engineering, customers, or service providers to develop and negotiate contract purchase orders and change orders.
- Prepare invoices and coordinate site outages and quality testing or inspections.
- Support and contribute to project documentation, including drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports, asset and risk registries, budgets, forecasts, invoices, schedules, and variances.
- Perform occasional emergency response, including outside normal business hours.
- Support customer relationship, commercial management, and retention strategies using energy-industry knowledge and data analytics.
- Help advance e-Mobility projects and transportation electrification initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
