New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:
Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Job Overview
The Senior Project Manager will have an integral role in supporting the Clean and Resilient Buildings (CRB) portfolio, including coordination of goals across the team, developing key guidance and relevant strategic materials to ensure programs and initiatives are aligned with building decarbonization and resiliency trends nationally and internationally. Special assignments and initiatives will be conducted as needed.
Primary Responsibilities
Support Clean and Resilient Buildings team to align programs and initiatives with internal and external efforts, including development of ensuring consistent strategic messaging, cross-agency knowledge sharing and provide subject matter expertise in building efficiency, electrification and resiliency.
Coordinate alignment of strategic goals and messaging from the CRB teams and other internal NYSERDA groups (e.g., Performance Management, Energy and Environmental Analysis) that intersect with building programs and strategy to ensure consistency and to reflect current strategic direction.
Manage, coordinate and regularly disseminate a clean and resilient buildings trends and insights agenda, including working cross-collaboratively with teams and other business units at NYSERDA to identify key trends and develop a plan to ensure the team is up to date and fluent throughout the year.
Conduct ongoing research and engage with key external stakeholders to understand and identify opportunities to adapt best practices in energy efficiency, market development, LMI, and building decarbonization programs and policies to the NYSERDA and New York State context, with a focus on how best to design programs for scale.
Develop a robust and reliable network of subject matter experts and organizations that NYSERDA can leverage to shape building strategy, programs and planning.
Provide and implement methods for improving efficiencies of internal processes.
Represent NYSERDA in public forums and speaking engagements
Represent NYSERDA at meetings and events with external stakeholders
Contribute to a team culture of openness and collaboration
Support Senior Advisor as needed on special assignments or special projects
Perform other responsibilities as assigned, including supporting timely responsiveness to executive-level requests
Minimum Qualifications
Required: A bachelor’s degree, at least 7 years of experience in building energy efficiency, portfolio or strategic planning, or a related field, and strong data analysis skill
At least five to seven years of experience working in buildings space, with a strong understanding of energy efficiency and decarbonization trends and approaches.
Effective and clear written and verbal communication skills, including in meetings, in presentations (e.g., PowerPoint), and for emails and other written products. Proven ability to translate technical discussions to a more general audience.
Proven experience or ability to work collaboratively with other teams to deliver key work products that incorporate multiple perspectives
Strong project management skills with the ability to set priorities, develop and execute on a workplan, and balance research and analysis with ongoing internal team and external stakeholder engagement.
Interest in and strong ability to stay very organized with time management and planning skills to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with other teams
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability and willingness to travel across New York State
Preferred Qualifications
A Master’s degree, particularly in policy, public or business administration, architecture, real estate, urban planning, or related field, 5-7 years’ experience in building planning, energy efficiency or a related field, and strong data analysis skills.
Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.
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