Senior Project Manager - Energy Policy & Markets

The Senior Project Manager - Energy Policy & Markets at NC State University in Raleigh, NC, supports the Managing Director in managing the EnergizeNC Solar for All program and overseeing the Policy & Markets team. Responsibilities include project and grant management, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development. The role requires a bachelor's degree, significant experience in energy policy, and excellent communication skills. Some remote work is allowed.
The Senior Project Manager - Energy Policy & Markets supports the Managing Director - Policy & Markets in management of the Center's work on the EnergizeNC Solar for All program. The position will also support the Managing Director on oversight of the Policy & Markets team, including the team's work on the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. This Senior Project Manager's work will include a combination of project management, grant management, policy analysis, partnership and business development, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership.
Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length
Department Information
Job City & State Raleigh, NC (some remote) Department NC Clean Energy Technology Center
System Information
Classification Title Temporary-Professional NonFaculty Working Title Senior Project Manager - Energy Policy & Markets
Position Information
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule M-F 9:00AM - 5:00PM, some remote/flexible Other Work/Responsibilities
• Manage major grant-funded projects, including the Center's work on the EnergizeNC Solar for All program, and ensure compliance with grant requirements
• Conduct stakeholder engagement and facilitate workshops and meetings
• Collaborate with the Managing Director - Policy & Markets to develop strategic plans and initiatives for the Policy & Markets Team
• Support the Managing Director - Policy & Markets on administrative and team management tasks
• Engage with potential policy research & analysis clients, develop proposed scopes of work, and manage active projects
• Identify and lead the preparation of proposal responses to federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities
• Develop and manage partnerships with other organizations
• Conduct policy research and analysis, staying abreast of recent energy policy developments and trends, and synthesizing findings to produce insights and thought leadership
• Present on energy policy topics at workshops, conferences, and other meetings, and represent the Center at various working group and stakeholder meetings
• Oversee policy analyst staff and/or interns
Minimum Experience/Education
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Five years or more of professional work experience in energy policy or a related field
Department Required Skills
• Significant knowledge of clean energy and energy policy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills
• Experience managing large projects and initiatives
• Ability to work as a team player and collaborator
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Excellent strategic thinking skills and ability to develop innovative solutions
• Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
• Seven or more years of professional work experience in energy policy or a related field
• Advanced degree in energy or environmental policy, public policy, or a related field
• Experience supervising staff and/or interns
• Grant writing and business development experience
• Stakeholder and partner engagement experience
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No
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