Deputy Director Non entive Programs

<p><b><span style="font-size: 32px">Please be aware of recruiting scams! </span></b></p><p><br></p><p><b style="font-size: 18px">All legitimate communication from our recruitment team will come from an official <a href="http://calstart.org">calstart.org</a> email address via email, we will not text you about a role you have not applied to or shown interest in. We will not perform any interviews via text or Zoom chat.</b></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b style="font-size: 18px">CALSTART does not ask for any fees or personal information such as social security numbers or bank details during the recruitment process.</b></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b style="font-size: 18px">About Us</b><span style="font-size: 18px">:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.</span></p><p><br></p><h3>About The Role:&nbsp;</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">​</span><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">​</span><span data-contrast="none">The Deputy Director, Non-Incentive Programs plays a key leadership role within CALSTART’s Clean Fuels &amp; Infrastructure team, driving the execution and delivery of high-impact, non-incentive zero-emission transportation initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Director, Clean Fuels &amp; Infrastructure, this role translates portfolio strategy into actionable workplans, oversees complex projects from planning through delivery, and ensures consistent, high-quality outcomes across grid integration, utility engagement, market development, and infrastructure initiatives. The Deputy Director serves as a central integrator across technical, policy, and market-facing teams while maintaining a strong focus on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.</span>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="none">This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative, execution-focused leader who enjoys managing people and programs while shaping the future of clean transportation infrastructure. The role supervises project managers and technical staff, supports professional development, and contributes to business development and strategic growth of CALSTART’s non-incentive portfolio. With meaningful responsibility, visibility, and impact, the Deputy Director helps advance CALSTART’s mission by ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in close partnership with members, utilities, and stakeholders working to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation.</span><span data-contrast="none">​</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h3><strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">What You'll Do:&nbsp;</span></strong></h3>
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<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Lead execution of non-incentive clean transportation projects, overseeing day-to-day delivery of complex zero-emission transportation initiatives across grid integration, utility engagement, market development, and infrastructure planning, while managing scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Supervise and develop staff (3-4 CALSTARs), including project managers and technical team members, by providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support aligned with CALSTART’s people-management and inclusive leadership practices.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Translate portfolio strategy into action, working closely with the Senior Director to convert organizational priorities into executable project plans, workplans, and roadmaps that deliver measurable outcomes.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Serve as a cross-functional integrator, coordinating closely with policy, other CALSTART initiatives especially Light-duty, Innovative Mobility, Truck and Off Road and Drive to Zero, as well as non-initiative teams like Data and Analytics, Demonstration and Technical Assistance, Member Engagement, and Business Development teams to ensure alignment, information flow, and high-quality delivery across the non-incentive portfolio.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Ensure delivery excellence and continuous improvement, tracking milestones, KPIs, and outcomes; proactively identifying risks; and implementing corrective actions and process improvements to strengthen project transparency, reporting, and performance.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Support utility and grid-focused initiatives, corridor-planning strategies and infrastructure technical offerings contributing to zero-emission transportation infrastructure planning, corridor development, and innovative efforts that advance CALSTART’s mission.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Engage external stakeholders and partners, representing CALSTART in meetings with members, utilities, and partners, and contributing credible, responsive leadership in program and project discussions.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Contribute to organizational growth, supporting non-incentive business development through business and proposal development, project scoping, partnership coordination, and advancement of new opportunities.</span><span data-contrast="none">​</span></span>&nbsp;</span></li>
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<h3><span data-ccp-props="{}">What You'll Bring To The Table:&nbsp;</span></h3>
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<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">7–10 years of progressive professional experience in clean transportation, energy, utilities, infrastructure development, or closely related fields.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field such as: business management, engineering, environmental science, public policy, energy, transportation, or a related discipline.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">PMP preferred but not required.</span>&nbsp;</span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated success managing complex projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Direct experience with non-incentive zero-emission transportation initiatives, including infrastructure planning, utility engagement, grid-related projects, or corridor development for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and hydrogen infrastructure.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Formal people-management or supervisory experience, including coaching, performance management, and staff development.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Experience working cross-functionally with technical, policy, market development, and member-facing teams.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, particularly with utilities, partners, and members.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (PMP certification preferred).</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Experience tracking milestones, KPIs, and outcomes using project management, reporting, or collaboration software (Monday.com, Mavenlink, ADP).</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Competency with common productivity and collaboration platforms (e.g., document sharing, project tracking, presentation tools).</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Execution &amp; Delivery: Consistently delivers high-quality work on time and within scope.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">People Leadership: Applies inclusive leadership practices and supports team growth and development.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Collaboration: Builds trust and alignment across diverse internal teams and external partners.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to strengthen processes, transparency, and performance.</span> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span aria-label="Plain text content control" role="group"><span data-contrast="none">Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and outcomes at both the individual and team level.</span><span data-contrast="none">​</span></span>&nbsp;</span></li>
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<h3><span data-ccp-props="{}">Desired Skills: </span></h3>
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<li>Master's degree in engineering, energy systems, transportation planning, environmental policy, public administration, business, organizational development, or a related field</li>
<li>Formal training or certifications in project management, leadership development, systems thinking, or change management beyond core requirements</li>
<li>Experience leading or supporting large-scale, multi-jurisdictional infrastructure or market transformation initiatives</li>
<li>Prior involvement with utility planning processes (especially distribution), regulatory proceedings, or grid modernization efforts related to transportation electrification or hydrogen infrastructure</li>
<li>Experience contributing to or leading proposal development, partnership strategy, or business development in a consulting, nonprofit, or public-sector setting</li>
<li>Familiarity with national, state, or regional clean transportation policies and emerging market trends</li>
<li>Comfort working in matrixed organizations and navigating ambiguity in fast-evolving technical, regulatory, or market environments</li>
<li>Experience facilitating workshops, stakeholder convenings, or collaborative planning processes</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to mentor emerging leaders and support succession planning within teams</li>
<li>Strong systems-level thinking and the ability to connect strategic goals to operational execution</li>
<li>Adaptive leadership style with a continuous-improvement mindset and openness to evolving best practices</li>
<li>High EQ, diplomacy, and ability to build trust across diverse internal teams and external partners</li>
<li>Ability to participate in occasional travel (approximately 10-20%), including attending meetings, site visits, and conferences</li>
<li>Ability to adjust work schedules as needed to meet with other teams in other time zones (nationally and internationally)</li>
</ul>\n<p></p><p><br></p><p></p>\n<div>$105,630 - $120,260 a year</div><small><div>&nbsp;</div>
<p>CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The salary range for this role is <strong>$105,630 - $120,260.</strong>&nbsp;We determine pay based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job.</p></small>\n<p><span style="font-size: 16px">We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px">Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p><br/><br/>Please mention the word **INVIOLATE** and tag RMjYwMDoxNzAyOjJlOTA6OWJjMDozNDcwOmRjYWY6NTliNTpiMDVi when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMjYwMDoxNzAyOjJlOTA6OWJjMDozNDcwOmRjYWY6NTliNTpiMDVi). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.