Charging Network Program Manager

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market. 

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

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Reports To

Director Program Development, Customer Solutions

What You Will Be Doing

• Analyze potential charging locations and forecast driver utilization levels by leveraging existing data from the ChargePoint network to understand the case and business dynamics at the site nearby charging alternatives, local/regional dynamics, traffic patterns. 
•  Evaluate site host properties for the proper placement of EV chargers, consider factors such as site host preferences, and where electricity is distributed onto the property.
• Engage with large, multi-site property owners and businesses to pitch complex charging projects at various properties
• Review financial models and work with customers or potential site hosts to clearly articulate the business case or impacts of owning or hosting fast chargers at their sites
• Present and negotiate terms for site host agreements, getting to contract closure in a timely manner to meet program deadlines
• Work with internal legal counsel and property owners to negotiate and close site agreements
• Present and provide potential site hosts and customers with hosting proposals and product/project/support service materials
• Build relationships with landlords, local jurisdictions, and utility planners
• Record and track milestones to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner
• Coordinate and perform site walks to guide cost effective and expedient site builds
• Coordinate and manage construction contractors. This includes cost negotiation, contract management, communication and coordination of project activities. Scheduled weekly meetings and diligent follow-ups are required to ensure construction related activities advance at all locations
• Coordinate and manage relationships with key contracts at partner electric utilities. Scheduled weekly meetings and diligent follow-ups are required to ensure utility activities advance at all locations
• Provide the team with weekly updates on the pipeline in individual geographic territories
• This role requires at least 40% travel, mostly by car

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• You have a passion for vehicle electrification with a good knowledge of the automotive industry and electric vehicle charging dynamics
• 12+ years’ experience in sales and project management, preferably in electrical and civil infrastructure deployment on commercial properties or related infrastructure deployment
• Proven track record of closing deals with both small business owners and large, multinational properties
• Ability to work remotely, effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently
• A diligent reporter that takes time to document activities with a proficiency using tracking tools such as SalesForce.com and other project tracking tools
• Proven ability to converse with and persuade stakeholders at all levels of management, including C-suite
• Strong business acumen with the ability to dive deep into decisions to understand economic impacts and ROI as well as market and competitive implications.
• Outstanding communications skills and sales polish, with the ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand and articulate payback models to customers

Requirements

• B.S or M.S in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or equivalent
• Excellent project/program management skills and ability to track and manage complex customer relationship and activities at 20 – 30 sites at a time
• Experience should include some of: electrical engineering, construction management, telecommunications, information technology, software development, technical writing
• Keen understanding of electrical power consumption, construction drawings, and permit packages
• Detailed tracking, reporting, and managing capabilities

Location

• US Remote 

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $65,000 to $165,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location. 

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
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