Project Manager II or Sr. Project Manager

New York State Energy Research • Town of Guilderland, NY

22h

About The Position

As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective and trusted partner in our State’s energy planning as well as deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition.

JOB OVERVIEW

NYSERDA’s Bulk Energy Storage (BES) Program is catalyzing the deployment of clean, safe, affordable, and reliable utility-scale energy storage in New York. The program has been charged with procuring 3,000 megawatts of bulk energy storage, in support of the state target of 6,000 megawatts of storage deployed by 2030. Utilizing an innovative Index Storage Credit incentive, the program has received strong interest in its 2025 solicitation and is looking for additional talent to manage bulk energy contracts, support future solicitations, and help lead the startup phase of a program that will have a critical impact on energy in New York and beyond.

The BES team seeks an energetic and experienced Project Manager II/ Sr. Project Manager, ideally with energy industry knowledge and experience, to provide critical program support in managing bulk energy storage contracts, participating in procurement development, and shaping the program’s maturation in areas such as reporting and settlements. This role will be critical to ensuring projects progress from award to completion and operation. This role will serve as a primary point of contact for bulk energy storage projects in development.

Requirements

• For Project Manager II 6 years of relevant competitive procurement, project development, financing, or operational experience. Bachelor’s degree required.
• For Sr. Project Manager 7 years of relevant competitive procurement, renewable energy, project development, financing, or operational experience. Bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and energy storage technologies and development processes
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent record keeping and database management skills
• Strong ability to perform both independently and within teams
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• For the Project Manager II title A Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience
• For the Sr. Project Manager title A Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience
• Experience with managing renewable energy or energy storage project solicitations
• Industry experience in renewable energy or energy storage (i.e. with an OEM, developer, EPC, O&M provider or investor)
• Knowledge of ISO processes, including wholesale energy markets and interconnection processes

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage contracts associated with multiple bulk energy storage projects in development, acting as the primary point of contact with internal and external stakeholders related to these projects
• Obtain and assess project development information from bulk energy storage developers or other external stakeholders such as the NYISO, permitting authorities, and project investors
• Systematically analyze project data, identify potential project delays, and develop key findings/recommendations at various project development stages regarding contractual or other actions that NYSERDA may consider
• Interact with relevant stakeholders to identify and address issues associated with successful project development, including regulators, utilities, system planners/operators
• Prepare reports or other briefing materials describing individual project development progress and/or overall portfolio progress
• Ensure that NYSERDA’s counterparty and the contracted project remain in compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Prepare contracting action recommendations such as contract modifications for legal counsel and senior management consideration
• Perform all job responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level