Manager, Energy Programs, EV Charging

WestLight Energy • San Mateo, CA

8d • $155,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Energy Programs, EV Charging manages the day-to-day operations of WestLight Energy’s EV Ready program under the direction of the Associate Director of Energy Programs. The program helps the community plan and pay for EV charger installations, with an emphasis on expanding access for historically underrepresented communities, including apartment residents. It has facilitated the installation of more than 3,000 charge ports, two-thirds at multifamily sites.

The role manages EV charging projects from initial inquiry and technical assistance through installation and incentive payment. It coordinates consultants and external partners, supports customers and contractors, monitors program performance and budgets, and develops outreach, reporting, and program improvements. The position also contributes to transportation electrification thought leadership and innovative technology, decarbonization, and equity strategies.

WestLight Energy currently operates as a remote-first employer, with work primarily performed from a home office. The employee must reside in California and attend weekly in-person meetings in San Mateo, along with periodic project site visits and monthly Board of Directors meetings in San Mateo. The role may also require evening and weekend meetings or presentations. Office space is available in San Mateo.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent, with major coursework in engineering, environmental studies, economics/business, or another related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in the clean technology, electric vehicle charging, energy, solar, energy storage, or utilities sector as a project or program manager.
• At least 6 years of demonstrated project and/or program management experience with increasingly complex projects or programs, including translating goals into implementation plans and developing and tracking KPIs.
• Strong project management, collaboration, organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into practical customer guidance and recognize issues requiring review by qualified technical specialists.
• Ability to manage consultant or contractor performance, including scopes of work, deliverables, invoices, and corrective actions.
• Ability to use CRM reporting to analyze project pipelines, installation costs, conversion rates, and program outcomes.
• Strong writing skills for internal and external communications.
• Sound judgment, creative problem-solving, and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and coordinate team efforts.
• Thoroughness, attention to detail, patience, tact, and courtesy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, commercial partners, staff, and Board members.
• Ability to measure and monitor performance and outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and presentations as needed.
• Comfort using basic and intermediate Microsoft Office functions, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively use CRM, project management, and expense reporting tools.
• California residency; candidates from outside California cannot be considered.
• Ability to attend weekly in-person meetings in San Mateo, periodic in-person project site visits, and monthly in-person Board of Directors meetings in San Mateo.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of technical aspects of EV charging in commercial scenarios or other clean energy projects.
• Familiarity with construction and labor practices.
• Knowledge or experience in electric vehicles and charging systems, property management, multifamily property operations, contractors, construction project planning, or clean energy project development.
• Knowledge of greenhouse gas emissions and the impacts of climate change in local and global environments.
• Knowledge of WestLight Energy’s mission, goals, policies, and purposes.
• Residence within 100 miles of San Mateo County is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage EV charging projects from initial inquiry and technical assistance through installation and incentive payment; identify stalled projects, resolve barriers, and maintain clear next steps and responsibilities.
• Review and approve incentive applications, reimbursement requests, and other transactions with consistent attention to detail.
• Direct and coordinate consultants providing technical assistance and project site designs.
• Monitor consultant performance against contractual deliverables, timelines, budgets, and service standards, and address performance issues.
• Work with partners to advance cost-effective charging strategies, particularly for multifamily residents.
• Help property owners and managers evaluate charging options, ownership and operating models, resident billing, and pricing approaches that support affordable, reliable access.
• Track program budgets, incentive commitments, expenditures, and projected demand to support forecasting and funding decisions.
• Maintain accurate project records in Salesforce and project management systems, including milestones, customer communications, incentive commitments, and barriers.
• Develop and track performance metrics, project program impacts, and use analytics tools to inform program targeting and improvements.
• Provide customer support and regularly communicate with customers and contractors in the project pipeline.
• Design and implement customer outreach with Marketing and Community Relations to recruit additional properties.
• Build relationships with contractors, developers, and EV charging service providers in support of program goals.
• Develop and execute requests for proposals, including objectives and evaluation criteria, publication coordination, proposal evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Report program metrics, contractor payments, and installation cost analyses across scenarios.
• Recommend program improvements, including changes to contracts, incentives, eligibility, or business processes.
• Assist with draft collateral and website copy and coordinate with marketing on implementation.
• Develop materials for internal and external presentations and meetings, including Board memos and internal program reports.
• Present to stakeholders, senior staff, the WestLight Energy Board of Directors, and external events and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals, families, and domestic partners.
• Retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term disability benefit.
• Cell phone and internet stipend for remote work.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid vacation.
• Professional development stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager