Senior Director, Trucks & Off-Road
CALSTARTAbout the role
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CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.
For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.
About The Role:
CALSTART is seeking a Senior Director of Trucks & Off-Road (T&OR) to lead strategy and market acceleration for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks and commercial off-road equipment. This leader will drive initiative strategy, shape policy, build and manage implementation programs, and grow partnerships with manufacturers, fleets, and government agencies to accelerate adoption across Class 5-8 sectors.
The Senior Director will oversee a portfolio of programs, incentive projects, and research initiatives, while managing and growing a high-performing team. This role coordinates closely with Policy, Business Development, Regional Offices, Technology, and Member Services to ensure alignment and measurable progress toward CALSTART's net-zero mission, and reports to executive leadership.
What You'll Bring To The Table:
- 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.
- Align initiative priorities with organizational strategy, funding opportunities, and market needs.
- Oversee development of work plans, hiring plans, and initiative-level budget coordination in partnership with executive leadership.
- Ensure cross-cutting collaboration to develop and create cutting edge innovative demonstrations, pilots, and commercialization programs.
- Oversee strategy, administration, and management of major T&OR programs and projects, including demonstration initiatives, fleet engagement efforts, and first-of-a-kind deployments, and incentive programs.
- Provide executive oversight of scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables across the initiative portfolio.
- Ensure projects support Initiative goals, market acceleration, effective economic and technical federal and state policy, and develop research priorities for industry advancement.
- Work closely with CALSTART’s Policy team and industry stakeholders to advance policy and regulatory frameworks that accelerate zero-emission truck and off-road deployment.
- Provide subject matter expertise on medium- and heavy-duty vehicle technologies, advanced fuels, and infrastructure planning support for trucking sectors in close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Engage with state and federal agencies (e.g., FHWA, DOE, FTA, CARB, CEC, and others), supporting program design and implementation.
- Represent CALSTART at industry forums, public events, and technical convenings.
- Partner with the Business Development team and the Executive Vice President of Initiatives to identify and secure new funded opportunities.
- Support proposal strategy, partnership development, and funder engagement.
- Maintain and expand strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, fleets, utilities, government agencies, foundations, and community organizations.
- Leverage industry network to build coalitions and advance collaborative initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a passionate team of program managers, technical experts, and analyst
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