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CSE is a national nonprofit working coast to coast to build a future with sustainable, equitable and resilient transportation, buildings and communities. Because of our work, businesses, property owners and consumers have growing access to electric vehicles and EV charging, solar energy, energy storage and other sustainable solutions.

We design and administer large-scale government and utility incentive programs that accelerate effective, equitable adoption of clean transportation and distributed energy resources. Unlike most nonprofits, we fund our work through contracts that we compete for and win in the marketplace.

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About You

You are a creative thinker with a data-driven, entrepreneurial mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and do your best work collaborating with a team. You’re passionate about sustainability, even if you’re not an environmental expert. You bring a strong sense of accountability along with your unique experiences and knowledge to the work.

You’re a program manager, data scientist, web developer, rebate processing specialist, policy analyst, marketing and outreach expert, engineer or support staffer eager to join us in our one mission: Decarbonize.

Our Remote–First Culture

CSE’s collaborative, innovative team of 250+ employees work from home across the U.S.

We offer a convenient, flexible remote working environment that fosters connection wherever you are through continuous communication, team activities and a shared vision for a sustainable future.

Together, we seek to empower the most engaged and exhilarated workforce in the world.

Our Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

Balance work and life

Flexible alternative work schedule
24 paid hours annually for professional development
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation, sick time and 12 paid
holidays (including your birthday)

Note: Alternative work schedule not available for exempt positions.

Prioritize your health and well-being

Comprehensive medical insurance options (HMOs and PPOs, including HDHP with HSA)
Dental and vision insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Health care and dependent care flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Gym/fitness reimbursement

Plan for the future

403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Long-term disability
Basic life and AD&D insurance option
LegalShield and ID protection option

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Director, Commercial Fleet Programs

Salary: $119,500-158,200/yr.

Location: Remote

Team: Clean Transportation

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Job SummaryThe Director of Commercial Fleet Programs in CSE’s Transportation Program’s department leads CSE’s mission-driven efforts to accelerate the implementation of programs designed to incentivize the adoption of transportation decarbonization technologies among commercial fleets through the management of incentive programs administered by…

Job Summary

The Director of Commercial Fleet Programs in CSE’s Transportation Program’s department leads CSE’s mission-driven efforts to accelerate the implementation of programs designed to incentivize the adoption of transportation decarbonization technologies among commercial fleets through the management of incentive programs administered by state and local government agencies and electric utilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Overall

Identifies the addressable market for commercial fleet incentive programs.
Aligns CSE’s existing services portfolio with the market requirements.
Builds CSE’s portfolio of commercial fleet programs.
Oversees staff and activities across the portfolio to ensure 1.) client goals and objectives are met and 2.) the transportation department senior director can identify targets for business development and address the market accordingly.

Business Development

Advises CSE executive leadership regarding product and service developments required to address client needs and broader market opportunities.
Collaborates with CSE’s business development team to ensure proposed program designs address client requests and are within CSE’s capabilities and/or identifies partners to fill gaps in CSE’s capabilities.
Develops and maintains relationships with partners.
Collaborates with CSE’s business development team to co-develop and delegate proposal development activities to appropriate staff.
Collaborates with CSE’s Policy team to coordinate actions on legislative and regulatory actions/proceedings.

Program Implementation

Collaborates with CSE’s Legal team to ensure contracts contain fair and reasonable provisions and to ensure CSE compliance with executed contracts.
Collaborates with relevant CSE executive leadership in contracting negotiations for awarded work.
Oversees program manager implementation of contracted programs including the project management approach, client engagement/communications strategy, budget creation and updates, staff & matrix department resourcing plan, and program process artifacts among other implementation elements.
Aligns client priorities for programs goals and objectives with staff resourcing and actioning.
Ensures CSE’s matrix departments and internal program teams are aligned on program goals and objective, client priorities, and budget constraints.
Oversees the reporting of programs (health and forward-looking metrics) to CSE’s executive leadership.

Performance Management

Collaborates with department Senior Leader to create metrics for performance evaluation of program managers.
Monitors program manager task execution and reports to executive leadership accordingly and the human resources department as necessary.

Other Duties

Perform other related duties as assigned.
Champion of CSE’s mission, vision, and values in all areas of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required

6+ years’ experience managing or consulting for commercial fleet projects for utilities, and state and local agencies.
In-depth understanding of the commercial fleet electrification ecosystem, policy mechanisms, and industry stakeholders.
Ability to lead/direct a business unit, including making business, financial, and personnel decisions.
Ability to provide management oversight for multiple, concurrent projects.
Ability to make independent judgments and recommendations.
Ability to logically diagnose and resolve complex problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively work through situations involving incomplete and “best available” information (i.e. “grey areas”).
High level of initiative, motivation, and reliability.

Preferred

Business experience and/or training/education (e.g., BA Business or MBA).
Engineering or construction management training/education.
Project management training/education

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

10 years, utility in-house or utility consulting
Demonstrated management of utility transportation electrification projects
Demonstrated management of commercial fleet electrification projects
Demonstrated management of commercial fleet infrastructure development projects

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment customarily present in an office environment.

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Senior Software Project Manager

Salary: $108,000 - $143,700

Location: San Diego, CA, Remote

Team: Information Technology

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As a Senior Software Project Manager, you will lead complex software development projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, product owners, and stakeholders, to deliver high-quality software solutions that exceed expectations. This role demands a strategic thinker with proven expertise in agile methodologies, risk management, and team motivation in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, resource allocation, and timelines using tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, or Asana. Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering to deployment and post-launch support.
Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a team of software engineers, QA testers, and designers. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation while resolving conflicts and promoting best practices.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Communicate project status, risks, and progress through regular reports, dashboards, and meetings to ensure transparency and alignment.
Risk and Quality Assurance: Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
Budget and Resource Optimization: Monitor project budgets, forecast costs, and optimize resource utilization to deliver projects on time and within financial constraints. Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future processes.
Process Improvement: Drive the adoption of agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks, integrating DevOps practices to enhance delivery speed and efficiency. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies to recommend process enhancements.

Qualifications

Experience: 7+ years in software project management, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role managing enterprise-level projects. Proven track record of delivering multiple software projects on schedule and under budget.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), programming concepts, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com, Trello) is highly desirable.

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Our Values

Data Driven

We use data to ensure our programs are effective and efficient and that funds are deployed to maximize benefits.

Inclusive

We achieve our vision by creating a collaborative, welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can belong and participate.

Independent

We employ a fee-for-service business model, freeing us from the influence of shareholders, members and donors, and ensuring our independence.

Entrepreneurial

We ask questions and turn ideas into action, continuously improving how we think, work and innovate.

Trusted

We approach every decision and interaction with integrity, honesty and transparency.

Our Values

Affirmative Action - CSE’s policy is to recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels, employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religious grooming or dress practices, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

E-Verify - CSE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm U.S. work authorization. More about E-Verify

Background Checks - Based on the position, applicants may be asked to satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.

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Director, Commercial Fleet Programs

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