Associate Director or Director, Demonstration Projects

Overview

Lead NYS building decarbonization demos, managing teams and stakeholder collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

• market analysis
• program forecasting
• solution development
• demonstration projects
• stakeholder engagement
• team leadership

Tasks

-Lead the Technical Services team in developing, driving and implementing solutions and interventions that allow customers to understand their energy usage and begin to make infirmed investment decisions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -Develop strategies and plans achievable within and supported by budgets and resources consistent with funding requirements and test proposals for programs developed by your teams for these attributes. -Direct market analyses to inform effective program delivery. -Proactively stay up-to-date, be aware of andbe strategicallyresponsive to all external factors that inform and shape program and policy opportunities in this space, and leverage this insight to guide team and staff planning, program development, stakeholder management and communications -Represent NYSERDA in collaborative initiatives with other NYS agencies and public and private entities and in technical conferences, public meetings, and other forums. -Develop and build a high-performing, highly collaborative organization. -Develop and deliver strategic messaging and presentation materials with political acumen and which conveys technical information to a lay audience -Deliver results consistent with forecasts across multiple programs and teams, develop reliable forecasting methods and provide guidance to program management. -Contributing to the Workplace Environment -Evolve offerings to optimize impact and efficiency based on stakeholder feedback and insights, critical program and market data, and timely evaluation. -Develop staff and colleagues to meet NYSERDA's goals and their own professional goals; serve as a mentor and a role model. -Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce. -Foster a culture of excellence grounded in people development, learning, problem solving, and teamwork. -Ensure programs are built such that they: have effective go-to market strategies; achieve intended outcomes; are easy-to-use and responsive to customers and partners; maintain operational flexibility needed to evolve; and minimize administrative cost and unnecessary burdens. -Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy. -Manage financial, staff and contractor resources for efficiency and effectiveness. -Build multidisciplinary networks within NYSERDA, and at the NY Green Bank, Department of Public Service, other agencies, and the Governor's office to advance the State’s success. -Manage staff, resources, and associated business unit initiatives to achieve unit goals. -Establish productive working relationships with related management and staff at the New York State Department of Public Service, Utilities, sector specific industry experts and stakeholders to advance the demonstration offerings and strategy. -Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition. -Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York. -Lead the Demonstration Projects team in developing, driving and implementing a portfolio of solutions and interventions to identify, demonstrate and broadly promote successful decarbonization approaches in hard to decarbonize segments of the NYS built environment. Demonstration efforts should also strive to overcome barriers to scale and accelerate the adoption of energy efficiency and clean energy across New York. -Lead and manage a team or several related teams. -Proactively engage with Directors and Team Leads across NYSERDA to understand and collaborate on programs -Influence policy, regulations and codes to support the business unit and in compliance with NYSEDRA policies. -Maintain and leverage a network of stakeholders, market participants, peer program administrators, policy experts and other sources of insight to develop a useful collaboration, inform design, and enable improvement of NYSERDA's solutions.

Requirements

• master’s degree
• bachelor’s degree
• project management
• leadership
• problem solving
• policy knowledge

What You Bring

-Genuine passion for matters relating to workforce training, the environment, and an interest in developing and supporting a dynamic and talented team. -Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations. -A demonstrated record of success in driving improvements and successfully delivering services within complex business or government operating environments. -Relentless work ethic and resolute integrity -Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information. -Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team leader and team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments. -Master’s degree and 8 years’ experience with 4 years in a supervisory role -Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in a supervisory role -Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of diverse backgrounds. -Policy and Procedure Knowledge and Application -Demonstrated problem-solving ability, resourcefulness, adaptability, and an instinct for surfacing value and pragmatic solutions. -Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a supervisory role -Self-starter who acts independently, directs one’s own work and can handle diverse tasks quickly and accurately within a high-performance environment. -Cultivating Teamwork and Trusting Partnerships -Exceptional manager, coach, mentor, and developer of talent; an ability to lead and develop a team to achieve their potential, innovate and uncover new possibilities, and deliver impactful outcomes. -Master’s degree and 8 years’ experience, with 5 years in a supervisory role

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About Nyserda

-Advancing clean energy solutions across New York State since 1975. -Funding research, technology development, and energy efficiency programs. -Collaborating with local governments, businesses, and residents for sustainable solutions. -Driving innovations in energy production, distribution, and efficiency. -Launching groundbreaking projects like offshore wind farms and energy storage solutions. -Supporting initiatives from residential solar power to large-scale wind farms. -Working to reduce carbon emissions while improving economic growth and energy reliability.

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