Electric Vehicle Program Manager

What is a Electric Vehicle Program Manager?

The Electric Vehicle Program Manager supports the design, implementation, and management of customer-facing initiatives that advance transportation electrification within Central Hudson’s service territory. This includes programs that incentivize electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), promote off peak charging through rate alternatives, and expand managed charging and broader electrification efforts. The role is essential to supporting manageable load growth and aligns with both Company objectives and New York State’s clean energy goals, particularly those outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

What does an Electric Vehicle Program Manager do?

• Assists in the implementation and operational oversight of the Company’s electric vehicle related programs and initiatives 

• Contributes to program design, analysis, tracking, management, forecasting, and evaluation

• Supports the day-to-day relationship with external service providers, including interpreting and adhering to established contractual agreements and/or service level agreements, managing vendor performance, and driving results in support of Company targets

• Collaborates with New York State Department of Public Service and New York State Joint Utility working groups to support statewide energy goals

• Represents the company's position throughout the regulatory process, including the development of comments and filings, results reporting, participation in technical sessions, and supporting information requests

• Pursues opportunities for continuous improvement of program design and implementation

• Seeks cost-effective approaches and program enhancements to offer to customers

• Provides customer service, support, and issue resolution as needed

• Represents Central Hudson at community outreach and industry conferences & events

• Supports storm/emergency restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Electric Vehicle Program Manager?

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Mathematics, Energy, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills with high attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present amongst internal and external stakeholders (e.g. industry conferences, joint utility working groups, Department of Public Staff)

• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships and collaborate across departments and outside partners.

• Capable of problem-solving and thinking creatively to identify and implement innovative solutions

• Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities

• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and strong work ethic

• Commitment to continuous improvement in program performance and customer experience

• Must be willing to occasionally work outside of standard business hours and travel outside the service territory for joint utility collaborations, industry conferences, technical workshops or in person collaboration with other utilities and the NYS Department of Public Service.

• A valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Knowledge of electric vehicles or experience in the electric utility industry

• Advanced degree

• Experience in data analytics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software 

• Prior experience in the EV transportation industry

Applications will be accepted until May 05, 2026

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series.  The title and level are commensurate with experience.

Pay range: $82,600-$171,300

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted.  No phone calls or agencies, please.  All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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