Remote/Hybrid Project Manager - Load Flexibility & EV

Clean Power Alliance; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Clean Power Alliance seeks a detail-oriented Project Manager, Load Flexibility, to oversee enrollment, progress, and enhancements of load flexibility programs including EV Smart Charge and Power Response Non-Residential.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and help scale program offerings while ensuring alignment with CPA’s energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience working on programs to advance load flexibility (e.g., DR, DERs, VPPs, EV managed charging).
• Experience in program implementation and cross-functional collaboration is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of load flexibility program enrollment, invoicing, and deliverables tracking.
• Coordinate program activities across internal teams and external partners, and report to leadership.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and implementation strategies for new initiatives.
• Track performance metrics and prepare dashboards and analyses for decision-making.
• Collaborate with marketing to drive customer participation and outreach.

Skills

MS Office

Integrity & confidentiality

Own tasks

Multitasking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are

Clean Power Alliance(CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 38communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts.

WhatYou’llDo

CPA isseekinga detail-oriented and highly motivated professionalto joinCPA’s Customer Programs team.The Project Manager, Load Flexibility will oversee key aspects of program implementationand delivery, including coordinating program enrollment,monitoringproject progress,implementing program enhancements,coordinating with implementation vendors,and managing stakeholder communications.Initially,this role will focus onthe EV Smart Charge and Power ResponseNon-Residentialprograms, butmay expand to support other load flexibility programs and initiatives as needed. This role will providecross-programcoordinationfor day-to-day activitiesrelated to the portfolio of load flexibility programs to helpensurealignment and consistency.Thisincludesoptimizationand streamliningofevent and load modification strategies,and communication withvendorsand customers.

WhoYou’llWork With

TheProject Manager, Load Flexibilityreports to theSeniorManager,LoadFlexibilityand Program Operationswithin the Customer Programs team. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally withteams including but not limited toCustomer Programs, Customer Care, Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs, Strategic Accounts,Load Forecasting,and Communications and Marketing to support program implementation and advance CPA’s clean energy initiatives.

Commitment to Diversity

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Werepresenta diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Culture

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country,high levelsof trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• 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.

• Proven experiencewithinterpretingdata, developing implementation plans, andpresenting solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortablepresenting to seniorleaders/officials and in public settings.

• Excellent organizational, scheduling, time managementskillsand attention to detail.

• Experienceusingdata visualization tools and softwaretopresent and analyzedata(i.e., Tableau, Power BI).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Management:Lead the administration of load flexibilityprogram enrollment processes,oversee project invoicing and tracking of deliverables, and coordinate project reporting. Manage program tracking systems and reporting related to performance metrics, budgets, contractor scopes of work, and deliverables to ensure compliance andtimelyachievement of program goals. Develop and refine operational processes,manage customer survey efforts,analyzestakeholderand customer feedback, and implement improvements to enhance program performance and efficiency.

• Stakeholder Engagement:Manage relationships withcustomers, member agencies,vendors,and key stakeholders to support successful program implementation. Coordinate program activities across internal teams and external partners,facilitatingcommunication 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 informthe development and implementation of load flexibility programs, includingbut not limited toPower ResponseandEV Smart Charge.Identifyopportunities 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 andmaintainreports, dashboards, and analysesthat 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.

• Otherduties asassigned.

Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities:

• Demonstrate good judgment and integrity.

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

• Communicate effectively, orally, and inwriting;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 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.

• Strong understanding of EV managed charging, smart thermostats, solar, home batteries, and other flexible load solutionsis preferred.

• Specific experience in CCA or utility program/project implementation, knowledge of resiliency and grid management, electrification, and/or local energy procurementis preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degreein a related fieldandaminimumof 3 yearsof work experienceworking on programs and initiatives to advance load flexibility, such as demand response, distributed energy resources (DERs), virtual power plants (VPPs), and/or EV managed charging.

Work Location

This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires attendance in our Downtown Los Angeles office on a full-time basis2-3days per week on daysdeterminedby CPA, with work location on the remaining days either in office or remote. This includes a transportation allowance. The Remote option requires you to be available to attend full-time inoffice days and/or field events within Los Angeles and Ventura Countiesin accordance withthe needs of the company that may start as early as 8:30am at least 2 days per week. The Remote & Hybrid options require full-time in-person attendance at organization or team-wide events 3 times per year for 3-5 days per event. All staffare required towork during CPA’s office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST.

Thesalary range for this position is$104,355.24-$156,532.35, with exact compensation to bedeterminedby Clean Power Alliance, dependent on experience. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-like match program, paid vacation, and sick leave. This is not a civil service position; however, all CPA employeesare required tosubmita Statement of Economic Interests form, also known asthe Form 700.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply onCPA’s Career Page. The start date for the position isas soon aspossibleandwill remain openuntilfilled.