Project Manager - Environmental Research

Project Manager - Environmental Research
Job Number: 25-
Help drive change! ECLARO is looking for a Project Manager - Environmental Research for our client in Remote, NY.

ECLAROs client advocates for energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If youre up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Responsibilities:

Serve as Contract Manager for a suite of multi-year Agrivoltaic Research and Demonstration projects, including task / work tracking, reviewing deliverables and invoices, and coordination with research entities; may involve occasional site visits.

Support client's management of the NYS Agricultural Technical Working Group and specialist committees.

Collaborate with interdepartmental teams on efforts to advance solar-agricultural research needs, technology innovation, market characterization and associated tasks.

Support contractual and collaborative efforts with external parties to identify and advance state policies at the nexus of solar energy development and New York State agriculture.

Develop and implement effective strategies to convey scientific information to policy makers, agricultural stakeholders, solar energy developers and other key constituencies. Occasionally attend and represent Client at pertinent meetings and conferences.

Seek opportunities for collaboration with outside groups and organizations to leverage funding, data, and the dissemination of credible information.

Support tracking of metrics and reporting on accomplishments.

Maintain a network of stakeholders, market participants, policy experts, and other sources of insight to inform program and project design and enable ongoing improvement of client's strategies and interventions.

Other duties as assigned that may contribute toward the key outcomes of the Environmental Research team.

Skills:

Contract management experience (solar or agricultural projects, preferred).

Relevant experience in agricultural-environmental issues (preferred) or energy-related environmental issues.

Demonstrated abilities for problem-solving, resourcefulness, adaptability, and pragmatic solutions.

Skill in gaining and using insight from colleagues and external groups to formulate strategy and design solutions.

Skill in managing multiple diverse activities simultaneously, operating with speed, accuracy and strong judgment.

Proven presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds.

Ability to communicate accurately, persuasively, concisely, and unambiguously in speech and in writing.

Stakeholder engagement and coordination; public speaking; meeting / event management; contract management; knowledge management.

Requires a working knowledge of New York State agricultural policies, practices and key stakeholders, and familiarity with issues and policies associated with implementation of New York State's Climate Law.

IT systems that will be used: Outlook, Teams, NEIS, Asana, Salesforce

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch

Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits

Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

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