senior project manager – energy policy

NC State University is hiring a Senior Project Manager for Energy Policy & Markets in Raleigh, NC. The role involves managing grant-funded projects, conducting policy analysis, and engaging with stakeholders. Responsibilities include project and team management, developing strategic plans, and overseeing policy analyst staff. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and significant experience in energy policy. The position offers some remote flexibility.
Senior Project Manager – Energy Policy & Markets

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

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC (some remote)

Work Schedule: M-F 9:00AM - 5:00PM, some remote/flexible
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 Qualifications
• 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 Qualifications
• 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.
Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience.

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