Project Manager

Summary

Join CALSTART as a Project Manager and contribute to our mission of transportation decarbonization. You will provide project management support for the national Innovative Mobility (IM) portfolio, managing federally funded grants and the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Pilot Program. Key responsibilities include project management, contract management, data management, reporting, and community engagement. This role is crucial for developing data collection systems, visualizing data, and optimizing processes to improve program efficiency. You will play a vital role in enabling data-driven decisions and supporting the IM Team's objectives. The position requires experience in IM transportation projects, data management, and community engagement, along with a relevant degree. CALSTART offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience in IM transportation projects (e.g., micromobility and EVs), community engagement, data management, research, and analysis
• Experience in dashboard management, system development, and platform optimization within relevant fields such as Public Affairs, Computer Science, and Urban Planning
• A degree in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Public Administration, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, and a related field
• Proficiency in zero-emission mobility options for people and goods movement, project management, community engagement, data management, research, data visualization, and report development
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience in developing transportation needs assessments and with software such as Salesforce, R, Stata, ArcGIS, and the Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead team meetings with Project Teams consisting of external partners
• Conduct data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization efforts to support program reporting and decision-making
• Develop and refine systems and platforms to better capture, quantify, and access information, improving data management efficiency
• Manage and maintain multiple dashboards, ensuring that data is current and accurately reflects program metrics
• Develop engaging written and visual reports based on evaluation findings to communicate program impact and outcomes
• Contribute to the development and refinement of tools such as surveys, mapping tools, interactive tools, and reporting templates to support ongoing project work and evaluation efforts
• Conduct research and gather information on mobility projects for inclusion in CALSTART’s resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing mobility projects, working with disadvantaged communities (DACs), and developing and optimizing systems for data capture, quantification, and access
• Familiarity with Salesforce, statistical software (e.g., R, Stata), mapping tools (e.g., ArcGIS), and the Microsoft Office Suite is highly beneficial
• Additional certifications or advanced training in community engagement, data management, or analytics
• Ability to develop and optimize systems for enhanced data capture and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on creating clear, engaging reports and presentations

Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid family leave