Project Manager, Local Government Programs

Who We Are 

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 38 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts. 

What You’ll Do 

CPA is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated professional with experience in community-led and local government decarbonization efforts to join our team as the Project Manager, Local Government Programs. This role will manage and coordinate initiatives that support local government sustainability efforts, including innovative programs designed to accelerate electrification and clean energy adoption. 

The Project Manager will oversee key aspects of program implementation, including coordinating program enrollment, monitoring project progress, and managing stakeholder communications related to the Energized Communities program, focusing on the Electric Fleet and Innovation Fund initiatives. In this role, you will evaluate program performance, identify operational improvements, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful program delivery and alignment with CPA’s strategic goals. 
 
Who You’ll Work With 

The Project Manager, Local Government Programs reports to the Senior Program Manager, Local Government Programs within the Customer Programs team. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with teams including but not limited to Customer Programs, Customer Care, Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs, Strategic Accounts, Load Forecasting, and Communications and Marketing to support program implementation and advance CPA’s clean energy initiatives. 

Commitment to Diversity 

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Culture 

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand. 

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools, or related software. 

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

• Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight. 

• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable presenting to senior leaders/officials and in public settings.   

• Excellent organizational, scheduling, time management skills and attention to detail.  

• Experience with using data visualization tools and software (i.e., Tableau, Power BI) preferred. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Project Management: Lead the administration of local government program enrollment processes, oversee project invoicing and tracking of deliverables, and coordinate project reporting for CPA’s member agency participants. Manage program tracking systems and reporting related to performance metrics, budgets, contractor scopes of work, and deliverables to ensure compliance and timely achievement of program goals. Develop and refine operational processes, evaluate stakeholder and customer feedback, and implement improvements to enhance program performance and efficiency. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with customers, member agencies, vendors, and key stakeholders to support successful program implementation. Coordinate program activities across internal teams and external partners, facilitating communication and resolving operational issues as they arise. Prepare and present program updates, budget summaries, and program design recommendations