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Description
CALSTART is the foremost non-profit organization in North America working to accelerate the commercialization of clean, energy efficient transportation technologies and services. With over 15 years of experience, in excess of 145 member companies and almost $180M in technology demonstration projects to its credit, CALSTART has been instrumental in building the necessary public-private partnerships to bring promising vehicles, fuels and propulsion systems to the market.
The organization currently has major programs to directly assist the medium to heavy-duty truck and transit bus industry with the development and deployment of new technologies. CALSTART has also launched a major effort to enhance public transit by providing innovative clean mobility services at transit nodes. The organization also hosts the nation's leading source of information on alternative fuel infrastructure. This has led to projects with light-duty vehicle manufacturers.
Position Overview:
CALSTART has an immediate opening for a highly motivated person to serve as a Project Manager. This opportunity involves application of planning, analytical and leadership skills in a number of exciting initiatives that will help develop and demonstrate near-zero emission advanced transportation technologies for heavy-duty transit bus applications.
Responsibilities:
Our ideal candidate will have the necessary skills, experience and enthusiasm to play an active role in managing a wide variety of projects in support of these efforts and must be able to perform the following tasks with a high degree of competency and efficiency:
- Conduct industry wide assessments using a variety of survey tools and develop meaningful conclusions about the status of technologies and market demand;
- Plan, pursue and manage technology and demonstration partnerships;
- Bring together diverse stakeholders groups and build consensus around clear technology commercialization goals and objectives;
- Write, organize and prepare high grade proposals, clear customer correspondence and compile thorough project reports in a timely manner;
- Present complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling way to diverse audiences using websites, press releases, publications and presentations;
- Competently represent CALSTART at industry meetings and high profile events and;
- Apply high levels of project management discipline to plan, budget, execute, cost track, ensure quality and maintain schedule on projects.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with work experience ranging from a recent graduate to 5 years, preferably in the transportation or environmental industries.
They will also have either a strong technical background or be able to demonstrate a strong comfort level when dealing with and understanding technologies and technical issues. Strong writing and communications skills are essential and candidates must have the capability of presenting to and working with industry groups.
Candidates must have a questioning mind and be able to think strategically. A high degree of competence in using spreadsheets and databases is important. The candidate must have a passion for this emerging industry and to demonstrate stand-out levels of personal commitment, persistence and personal initiative.
Additional Skills and Experience:
The following skills and experience will be viewed favorably but are not required for the position:
- An advanced degree or technical degree;
- Knowledge of heavy duty vehicle industry especially buses;
- Specific expertise or familiarity with clean and efficient propulsion systems and fuels including hydrogen, fuel cells and advanced energy storage systems.
Compensation: CALSTART offers a strong compensation package. In addition to competitive salary, CALSTART offers its employees a full HMO health plan (with no monthly employee contribution) including dental, and vision care. The compensation plan also includes a retirement plan equivalent to 8 percent of the annual salary.
CALSTART also allows for flexible work hours, encourages tele-commuting, and provides funding for transit.
The open position is at the CALSTART Pasadena, California office.
To Apply:
Applicants should send their responses in email form only and must include a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this position and a resume. A salary history is also requested.
Applicants should send their information to Margaret De Guzman Fructuoso.