Program Manager, Plug In Philly

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Managing Director’s Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) is charged with driving change through our transportation and infrastructure systems. OTIS leads a portfolio of departments, including Streets Transportation, Streets Sanitation, Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), and Office of Multimodal Planning (OMP) to provide cost-effective quality services with a focus on the resident. OTIS collaborates with a wide variety of organizations such as Amtrak, DVRPC, PATCO, PennDOT, SEPTA, and the Philadelphia Parking Authority. OTIS has led the City’s engagement with the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and its related programs and is the home department for the Infrastructure Solutions Team (IST). The IST is a cross-departmental effort with a mission to advance equity with the BIL funding. This will include increasing the amount of City contracts that go to historically underutilized businesses, while ensuring that infrastructure workers, from planning to construction, look more like the population of Philadelphia. As an office environment, OTIS provides a unique opportunity for individuals who want to make meaningful and visible change in the place where they live. OTIS is staffed by people who believe that investments in the built environment can lift up communities and prepare our city for a vibrant, sustainable and equitable future.

Job Description

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of the Infrastructure Workforce Development Manager in the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS), the Plug In Philly Project Manager will be responsible for program management and operations for the Plug In Philly Pre-Apprenticeship Program Pilot. This initiative is funded by a $1.47 million federal grant from the Joint Office of Transportation and Energy/US Department of Energy (DOE) and aims to diversify the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) workforce by recruiting, training, and supporting participants from underrepresented communities.

The program will train 45 participants over two years and three cohorts, in collaboration with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98, Philadelphia Works Inc., the Community College of Philadelphia, and other key stakeholders. The project includes an innovative and collaborative training curriculum, requiring experience building partnerships with training providers, wraparound service providers, and employers. Plug In Philly includes a robust approach to supportive services to support program success by addressing trainee needs around stipends, transportation, childcare, and career readiness.

The program aims to graduate and place approximately 45 participants across three cohorts in critical emerging EVSE jobs. Program funding is anticipated through to July 2027.  This role is an opportunity to synchronize efforts among stakeholders to connect historically underrepresented populations to the growing EVSE workforce in Philadelphia.

This is a grant-funded position. Grant funds are anticipated through at least July 2027.

Essential Functions

• Program Management & Design
  • Provide comprehensive management to ensure the Plug In Philly program is developed and effectively implemented, meeting all milestones outlined in City’s grant agreement with US Dept. Of Energy.
  • Oversee all program activities, such as training, supportive services delivery, partner engagement, and reporting to ensure alignment with program goals and objectives.
  • Oversee and manage the deliverables of four subgrantees, ensuring