Senior Director, Trucks & Off-Road
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Develop and manage oversight of the Trucks & Off-Road Initiative Strategy and Operational Plan, including annual business development goals, OKRs, KPIs, and quarterly performance reviews. Oversee strategy, administration, and management of major T&OR programs and projects, including demonstration initiatives, fleet engagement efforts, and incentive programs. Engage with state and federal agencies to support program design and implementation while representing CALSTART at industry forums and technical convenings. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of program managers, technical experts, and analysts to foster a culture of innovation and accountability. Partner with Business Development to identify and secure new funded opportunities and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, fleets, utilities, and government agencies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Studies, Business Administration, or related field
- Master's degree
- 10+ years of experience in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle and/or commercial off-road equipment sector
- Demonstrated experience managing clean transportation programs, including zero-emission truck deployment and associated infrastructure planning
- 7+ years of program and project management experience overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- 5+ years of business development and partnership cultivation experience
- Proven team leadership and staff management experience
- Strong understanding of policy, regulatory, and market drivers impacting T&OR deployment nationally
- Knowledge of advanced truck and off-road technologies including battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell systems
- Experience working with truck and off-road manufacturers, fleets, utilities, and public agencies
Desired Qualifications
- Exceptional strategic thinking and operational planning capability
- Ability to create and translate complex technical solutions into actionable, real-world implementation strategies
- Strong coalition-building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Understanding of utility electrification issues related to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, with a strong preference to drayage and long-haul experience
- Technical publishing, speaking, and presentation experience
- Familiarity with modeling, business case analysis, and vehicle performance assessment
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