Senior Project Manager – Energy Policy & Markets

NC State University is hiring a Senior Project Manager – Energy Policy & Markets to support the EnergizeNC Solar for All program. Responsibilities include managing grant-funded projects, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and team oversight. The role requires a bachelor's degree and five years of experience in energy policy. The position offers a flexible work schedule with some remote options.
Posting Number:

PG194997TM
Position Number:

14AFP2
Position Type:

Temporary
Essential Job Duties:

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)
Department:

NC Clean Energy Technology Center
Classification Title:

Temporary-Professional NonFaculty
Working Title:

Senior Project Manager – Energy Policy & Markets
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
Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with education and experience
Job Open Date:

03/26/2025
Quick Link:

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/216180
AA/EEO:

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