Project Manager, Local Government Programs

Clean Power Alliance•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$104,355 - $156,532•Hybrid

About The Position

CPA is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated professional with experience in community-led and local government decarbonization efforts to join our team as the Project Manager, Local Government Programs. This role will manage and coordinate initiatives that support local government sustainability efforts, including innovative programs designed to accelerate electrification and clean energy adoption. The Project Manager will oversee key aspects of program implementation, including coordinating program enrollment, monitoring project progress, and managing stakeholder communications related to the Energized Communities program, focusing on the Electric Fleet and Innovation Fund initiatives. In this role, you will evaluate program performance, identify operational improvements, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful program delivery and alignment with CPA’s strategic goals.

Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools, or related software.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight.
Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable presenting to senior leaders/officials and in public settings.
Excellent organizational, scheduling, time management skills and attention to detail.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years experience working in local government, sustainability, clean energy, energy management, customer programs, or electrification.
Demonstrate good judgment and integrity
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language
Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced, start-up environment
Work well on diverse teams and be highly collaborative
Must be able to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods

Nice To Haves

Experience with using data visualization tools and software (i.e., Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
Degree in environmental studies or sustainability, energy, public policy, business, or engineering preferred.
Previous experience implementing community-led and/or local government energy or sustainability efforts preferred.
Experience working on programs and initiatives with local governments to advance electrification, clean energy, and/or resilience projects preferred.
Familiarity with the applicable decarbonization technologies including but not limited to: heat pumps for building electrification, EV charging infrastructure, energy management systems, and behind the meter solar and batteries to support resilience preferred.
Specific experience in utility project implementation, knowledge of resiliency and grid management, building and transportation electrification, and/or local procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

Project Management: Lead the administration of local government program enrollment processes, oversee project invoicing and tracking of deliverables, and coordinate project reporting for CPA’s member agency participants. Manage program tracking systems and reporting related to performance metrics, budgets, contractor scopes of work, and deliverables to ensure compliance and timely achievement of program goals. Develop and refine operational processes, evaluate stakeholder and customer feedback, and implement improvements to enhance program performance and efficiency.
Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with customers, member agencies, vendors, and key stakeholders to support successful program implementation. Coordinate program activities across internal teams and external partners, facilitating communication and resolving operational issues as they arise. Prepare and present program updates, budget summaries, and program design recommendations to internal leadership and partners.
Subject Matter Expertise: Track industry best practices and emerging market trends to inform the development and implementation of Energized Communities programs, including Innovation Fund initiatives. Identify opportunities to enhance program offerings and contribute to program planning by developing project plans, timelines, and implementation strategies for new and ongoing initiatives.
Strategic Analysis: Oversee the tracking and evaluation of program performance metrics. Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analyses that provide operational insights and recommendations to support program improvements. Analyze program outcomes and operational data to inform program improvements and support decision-making related to implementation activities and program effectiveness.
Data Analytics: Manage the collection, analysis, and communication of project data to support program oversight and strategic planning. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop data collection approaches and reporting frameworks that support program management, including Board and Committee reporting, internal program updates, and decision making.
Marketing and Customer Acquisition: Collaborate with marketing and community outreach teams to develop and implement strategies that support customer recruitment and participation in CPA programs. Contribute to the development of outreach materials and messaging targeted to key audiences to increase program awareness and participation.
Other Duties as Assigned.