Key Responsibilities
Program Administration:
- Coordinate with support contractors and internal teams to track and manage applications.
- Update program rules in response to industry trends and emerging needs.
- Oversee program data reporting requirements and respond to FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) requests.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including school districts, local governments, community-based organizations, NY school bus dealers, and manufacturers.
- Represent clients in regular meetings with program support consultants, support staff, and external agencies.
- Project Management:
- Manage multiple school bus applications and ensure workflow is efficiently directed among contracted program implementation staff.
- Troubleshoot issues with external program applicants and stakeholders as needed.
- Prioritize workload effectively, ensuring timely delivery of tasks and adherence to organizational goals.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3–6 years of experience in project management or related roles.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in IT systems, including Salesforce, NEIS (PeopleSoft), Microsoft Office, Tableau, and SharePoint.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- General understanding of clean transportation, shared mobility, transit, and/or electric mobility.
- Experience managing incentive programs or other customer-facing initiatives.
- Familiarity with contract management, budgeting, and administrative processes.
- Knowledge of the EV market or zero-emission vehicles.
- Strong comprehension skills for interpreting program rules and policies.