Innovation Platform Manager

• Direct daily coordination for innovation and technology-focused platforms, ensuring activities stay aligned with program goals and timelines
• Act as the main point of contact for client stakeholders, providing clear status updates, progress summaries, and responsive follow-up on key matters
• Organize staffing, scheduling, space usage, and budget planning across concurrent initiatives to support efficient execution
• Maintain sponsor and partner commitments by tracking deliverables, supporting relationship management, and helping fulfill agreement obligations
• Monitor operational performance through metrics, reporting, and structured reviews to identify results, risks, and areas for improvement
• Resolve day-to-day challenges by assessing issues quickly, implementing practical solutions, and escalating complex concerns when necessary
• Work with internal and external communications teams to support digital outreach, platform messaging, newsletters, and social media content
• Research market, policy, and industry developments and convert findings into recommendations, strategic updates, and program materials
• Gather and evaluate program data to measure impact, strengthen reporting, and inform future initiatives, proposals, and pilot efforts
• Provide guidance and mentorship to support staff, site-based team members, and interns while representing the organization at events and community engagements as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Business, Engineering, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a closely related field
• At least 5 years of experience managing programs or projects involving multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated success leading collaborative initiatives, including partnerships, sponsored programs, or grant-supported work
• Knowledge of clean mobility, transportation electrification, smart city solutions, urban technology, or similar sectors
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and operational details effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build trust with clients, partners, and internal teams
• Analytical problem-solving ability with experience using data, reporting, and performance metrics to guide decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common collaboration or project tracking tools
• PMP certification or related project management credentials are a plus.

PMP certification or related project management credentials are a plus

• medical
• vision
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• company 401(k) plan