CALSTART is changing transportation for good.
Deputy Director, Non-Incentive Programs
Location
California
Posted
41 days ago
Salary
$105.6K - $120.3K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Deputy Director, Non-Incentive Programs
CALSTART
• 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Engage external stakeholders and partners, representing CALSTART in meetings with members, utilities, and partners, and contributing credible, responsive leadership in program and project discussions • Contribute to organizational growth, supporting non-incentive business development through business and proposal development, project scoping, partnership coordination, and advancement of new opportunities
Job Requirements
- 7–10 years of progressive professional experience in clean transportation, energy, utilities, infrastructure development, or closely related fields
- Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field such as: business management, engineering, environmental science, public policy, energy, transportation, or a related discipline
- PMP preferred but not required
- Demonstrated success managing complex projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
- 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
- Formal people-management or supervisory experience, including coaching, performance management, and staff development
- Experience working cross-functionally with technical, policy, market development, and member-facing teams
- Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to internal and external stakeholders
- Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, particularly with utilities, partners, and members
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (PMP certification preferred)
- Experience tracking milestones, KPIs, and outcomes using project management, reporting, or collaboration software (Monday.com, Mavenlink, ADP)
- Competency with common productivity and collaboration platforms (e.g., document sharing, project tracking, presentation tools)
- Execution & Delivery: Consistently delivers high-quality work on time and within scope
- People Leadership: Applies inclusive leadership practices and supports team growth and development
- Collaboration: Builds trust and alignment across diverse internal teams and external partners
- Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to strengthen processes, transparency, and performance
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and outcomes at both the individual and team level
Benefits
- 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
- professional development and growth opportunities
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