bp Hiring for Advocacy & Incentives Manager – bp Pulse US at Mountain View, CA Full Time

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Strategic Planning & Business Development Group

Job Summary:

Want to be part of something Electrifying? bp pulse is one of the fastest growing EV charging networks globally, and we need YOU to help us on our adventure to get to an Electric Future and become NetZero. We’re looking to meet the growing global demand for safe, sustainable, and affordable energy. We aim to deliver the fastest, most convenient network of 100,000 EV charging points worldwide by 2030. To do this, we need to rapidly grow our fantastic team and are searching for passionate and curious individuals.

We are seeking an experienced Advocacy and Incentives Manager to drive our efforts in advocating for the rapid deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and securing associated incentive funding. You will manage a team responsible for engaging externally with utilities, local governments (eg Cities, Municipalities) and various related stakeholders to promote policies and apply and secure incentive funding.

This position is onsite in our Chicago, Mountain View or Washington, DC office. Relocation will be taken into consideration for Chicago.

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities:

• Strategy Development and Execution: Develop and execute an advocacy strategy with utilities and local governments
• Represent bp in external engagements and advocate for EV charging utility policies and incentives programs. Coordinate across various bp entities and ensure consistency across engagements
• Establish public private partnerships with cities. Engage with municipalities on incentive programs and permitting
• Identify and apply for incentive funding at the State, Utility or Local Government level
• Manage the compliance and reporting obligations with incentive funded that has been granted ensuring robust processes are in place and being followed
• Communications: Work closely with Marketing and communications teams to develop public-facing content, including public comments, testimony, presentations, and blogs, to articulate the organization’s stance on EV charging infrastructure.

Essential Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of advocacy and grant experience
• Advanced understanding of the US local governments and utility market
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key partners
• Ability to thrive in fast paced and ambiguous environments

California:

How much do we pay (Base)? ($150,000-$278,000) *Note that the base pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but are not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program.  You may learn more about our generous benefits at benefits@bp.

Considering Joining bp?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, and more!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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