Project Manager, Energy Storage

New York State Energy Research • Full-time • Albany, New York • 1m ago

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

New York’s Climate Act mandates the deployment of at least three gigawatts of energy storage by 2030, with an expanded administrative target of six gigawatts of 2030 proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul in her 2022 State of the State address. To enable the realization of these targets, NYSERDA’s Energy Storage program team seeks a creative, self-motivated Project Manager who can work independently and as part of a team to meet our energy storage goals. The Project Manager will play an integral role in the implementation and management of incentive awards issued under the Residential and Retail Commercial Energy Storage programs. The Project Manager will also be responsible for stakeholder outreach, engagement and data requests related to the Residential and Retail Energy Storage Programs.

Primary Responsibilities

Proactively manage contracts under the Residential and Retail Commercial Energy Storage programs. This includes but is not limited to:

Review of incentive applications;
Execution of award letters, assignments, project modifications and extension requests;
Review and approval of incentive invoices.

Assist in the development and organization of Standard Operating Procedures for Energy Storage incentive programs.
Assist in stakeholder outreach and engagement, including contractor distribution list notifications, information-gathering, and stakeholder webinars.
Execute reports/queries in Salesforce and NYSERDA internal databases to respond to internal and external stakeholder data requests.
Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.
Perform other responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Environmental Science, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience in project management, solar development or energy storage.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Program Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and Salesforce
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and seek opportunities for improvement.
Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information.
Ability to foster relationships and engage with industry and market actors on a variety of policy and program objectives.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, anticipate needs in advance, set priorities, and meet deadlines while demonstrating enthusiasm for new challenges.
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with and/or knowledge of energy systems and renewable energy.
Experience with and/or knowledge of energy storage and/or solar energy systems, project development, and markets.
Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft applications.
Master’s degree with 4 years’ experience