Equipment Strategy Program Manager

New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life.

New Leaf Energy is seeking a Equipment Strategy Program Manager to join our team! This position may be filled out of our Lowell, MA; Boston, MA; Troy, NY; Oakland, CA; or Chicago, IL offices. We value in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment. Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and are free to work from the office or home on other days.

Position Summary 

This individual will be responsible for the ordering, management and optimization of equipment owned by New Leaf and used on projects we sell or operate. There will be close cross-departmental coordination with significant exposure to Project Development, Policy and Business Development, Project Finance, and Design Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set that allows them to make recommendations for the use of equipment with the goal of optimizing its use across New Leaf's portfolio of projects.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Understand and analyze the project pipeline to assess equipment needs and make recommendations for additional equipment purchases.
• Analyze the pipeline to make recommendations on use of equipment to optimize applications, with the input of internal subject matter experts.
• Understand the economic impacts of using or not using equipment on specific projects in a way that leads to informed and optimized decisions.
• Manage cross-functional communication to provide necessary information for teams about the status of equipment availability. 
• Provide monthly reports to business leaders about the status and impact of available equipment in a concise and effective manner.
• Ensure that the right reports and dashboards are in place to provide development leaders with the ability to make informed decisions outside of the monthly reporting process.
• Prepare investment committee and Board presentations, as needed.
• Manage the creation of processes and procedures to improve equipment optimization.
• Answer questions about equipment during all phases of the project development cycle, including internal and external. 
• Manage the process of approving and adjusting order specifications in collaboration with Development and Utility Engineering.
• Maintain vendor relationships, develop equipment contracts, place equipment orders, and maintain all purchase documentation.
• Track deliverables associated with all equipment orders.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment costs for forecasting purposes. 
• Review and approve invoices associated with equipment purchases and ancillary costs.
• Collaborate with Finance & Accounting to allocate appropriate costs to equipment.
• Manage the handoff of equipment, vendor relationships and warehouse facility relationships to buyers.
• Closing out post closing obligations related to equipment.
• Proactively identify and work on new process improvements in coordination with other stakeholders.
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Desired Qualifications 

• 6 or more years experience working in the renewable energy industry with a focus on data management, inventory management, procurement, or development management;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business or a related field; 
• Successful track record working in or alongside a complex, multi-disciplinary environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional employee groups;
• Mastery of Excel, databases, or CRMs;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excitement about growing along with a fast-paced, dynamic company; comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to build, experiment, and iterate when the path forward is undefined;
• A passion for renewable energy, addressing the climate crisis, and accelerating the clean energy transformation.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills required, project management certification desired. 

Compensation

New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market-competitive base salary, plus above-market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership.  We use a data-driven and transparent methodology to calibrate compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable, guided by the New Leaf Energy compensation manual, which is available to all employees.

Under our compensation framework, the likely base salary range for this position in the Troy location is $108,320 - $125,880. The on-target annual cash bonus associated with this position is an additional 20% percent of base salary. Your actual salary may be above, in, or below this range, depending on your location and experience. We value transparency and can share more during the interview process.

Benefits and Culture

New Leaf Energy’s success is driven by our collaborative, long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. New Leaf Energy’s benefits are designed to appropriately recognize our employees’ contributions and enable a reasonable work/life balance. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
• A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
• An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
• A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
• A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
• Professional development and education assistance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

New Leaf Energy values the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and contributions of all employees. We want all our employees to feel like they belong and are empowered to be their most authentic selves at work. We’re actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the clean energy industry.

We seek a diverse candidate pool in this–and every–search. New Leaf Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, New Leaf Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters

New Leaf Energy’s People + Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. New Leaf Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the People + Culture team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of New Leaf Energy. New Leaf Energy is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.