Associate Program Manager -EV Charging

New York Power Authority; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Power Authority is seeking a strategic, customer-focused professional to develop and execute commercial management and retention strategies for NYPA customers, including e‑Mobility initiatives. You will leverage market knowledge and data analytics to identify opportunities and ensure profitable relationships across energy solutions.

You will collaborate with Engineering and Service Providers, manage budgets and bids, and support contract negotiations while maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business (economics, finance, marketing) or technical field (engineering or science) required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred.
• PMP or other project/program/product management certifications are 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 & 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 in developing/negotiating contract purchase/change orders, preparing invoices and coordinating site outages, coordinate quality testing/inspections.
• Support and contribute to all project documentation including drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports, asset and risk registry, budgets, forecasts, invoices, schedules, variances, etc.
• Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

EV charging knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

PMP or similar certification (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Applies knowledge of business development, P&L management and customer service concepts and techniques to provide a compelling value proposition and excellent service to NYPA customers. Develops and implements Commercial management and retention strategies. Forges strategic business relationship with NYPA customers to promote organizational awareness, profitable business, and renewable energy alternatives. Leverages knowledge of energy industry and market trends to enable customers make informed decisions, anticipate their needs, and provide optimal solutions. Uses data analytics to review/report on customer retention, enhance relationship with high value clients and identify new business opportunities.

e-Mobility is responsible for developing NYPA's electric transportation products and services and building a viable self-sustaining business for NYPA with a focus on market-based approaches that can reduce subsidies and State support. Manage feasibility studies and vet new customer projects for deployment. Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to track and promote regulatory policies beneficial to transportation electrification. Operate and maintain NYPA's fast charging network while promoting benefits of electrification to the general public. Track and administer State and federal funding as well as internal budgets. The fundamental goal is to drive the execution of New York State's nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, accelerating the electrification of the transportation sector in New York to reduce carbon emissions in one of the largest carbon emitting sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oversight and coordination of in-house and external resources for activities related to the departments function and goals.
• Support adherence to vendor service level agreements and maintenance schedules to ensure compliance.
• Assist with developing & 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 in developing/negotiating contract purchase/change orders, preparing invoices and coordinating site outages, coordinate quality testing/inspections.
• Support and contribute to all project documentation including drawings, technical specifications, assessment reports, asset and risk registry, budgets, forecasts, invoices, schedules, variances, etc.
• Perform occasional emergency response, including outside of normal business hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills including business writing and verbal presentation abilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of EV charging types, use cases, applicable rate structures and incentives across light duty, and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Basic analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in business (economics, finance, marketing, etc.) or technical field (engineering or science) required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred
• PMP or other similar project/program/product management certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements

Up to 10-20% travel, primarily in NY. Valid NYS Driver's License or ability to obtain one, required.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is:$86,000 - $108,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Disclaimer: NYPA accepts a standard 12-month F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa for certain roles. However, please be advised that NYPA is not an E-Verify employer, and as such, we are ineligible to support the F-1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) OPT extension (24-month add-on).

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].