VP of e-Mobility

Company: American Society of Civil Engineers
Location: White Plains
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

The  VP of e-Mobility  is responsible for developing NYPA’s electric vehicle product and services business lines. This position builds a viable self-sustaining business for NYPA with a focus on market-based approaches that can reduce subsidies and state support. The fundamental goal is to drive the execution of New York State’s nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, accelerating the electrification of the transportation sector in New York to reduce carbon emissions in one of the largest carbon emitting sectors.

The VP of e-Mobility oversees the development and successful operation of a robust public fast-charging network across the State of New York, builds a set of industry-leading EV infrastructure products and services in support of our customers’ transportation electrification ambitions, and establishes strategic public/private partnerships with NYPA customers other private sector entities. This role interfaces with the NYPA Board of Trustees and the Executive Management Committee for approval of funding requests to drive business growth, program development and partnerships.

Responsibilities

Execute the vision and investment-grade business plan for the $250M EVolveNY business for NYPA

Build and implement a profitable set of products and services to take to NYPA’s customer base in the areas of vehicle decarbonization and electrification.

Manage the business as a startup – with a focus on speed, agility, customer focus and investment return.

Develop and implement business models for emerging products and services that demonstrate innovative ways of working with customers, third party providers and other stakeholders.

Commercialize and scale new products and services – building long term business lines for NYPA and de-risking the market for the private sector.

Identify and establish private and public sector strategic partnerships with NYPA – in the areas of technology, services and co-financing.

Build trusted relationships with the public and private sector, including OEM’s, EVSE’s, EV infrastructure developers and vehicle advocacy groups

Work closely with R&D to test the operational value to the grid of emerging products and services.

Establish strong marketing and branding that is aligned to NYPA core service and products offerings.

This position has the potential to have a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management or response and as such will require training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Highly self-motivated individual with ability to think out of the box for new solutions; must be persuasive and possess strong negotiating skills; provide guidance and motivation to employees, customers and third parties.

Strong command of techno-commercial aspects of new business models and ability to persuade customer for innovative and emerging solutions.

Demonstrated management experience working in large organizations and lean start-ups.

Detailed understanding of the electric vehicle industry and utility product and service development – including: energy analysis, life cycle cost analysis, energy contracting, project financing strategies, and energy systems and controls.

Strong understanding of NY energy marketplace and federal energy policies and market mechanisms.

Excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills for executive level audiences.

Ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, private sector businesses.

Ability to work cross-functionally across Finance, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and Strategy to deliver results.

Ability to work with a broad set of external stakeholders to pursue partnerships, alliances and expand effective NYPA network.

Awareness of changes and advancements in the industry, and ability to develop industry-wide expertise.

Understanding of how NYPA interacts with outside organizations, including other utilities and regulatory agencies, and with its customers.

Familiarity of NYPA policies and business practices is preferred.

Education, Experience and Certifications Advanced degree in Engineering, Scientific or Business Administration required.

7 years managing successful teams.

5+ years of working in electric vehicle or storage company preferred.

10+ years of working in the electric utility industry preferred.

Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders of various interests in the energy industry.

Physical Requirements Limited travel, primarily within New York State

Valid NYS Driver’s License

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