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Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of the Fleet Sustainability Manager is to drive towards and enable the transition of SDG&E’s current fleet to a 100% electric vehicle (EV) fleet by 2035. The Fleet Sustainability Manager will lead change management efforts for the fleet transition to include understanding our fleet acquisition/transition plan, EV charging requirements and planning as well as Hydrogen fueling requirements and coordinating the teams that oversee systems development (EV Charging / Hydrogen fueling management systems). The Fleet Sustainability Manager will need to have a solid grasp of the breadth of SDG&E’s operations across both the electric and gas domains as well as experience with implementing systems involving significant change management efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of plans to enable SDG&E’s fleet and facilities transition, specifically related to the transition to a fully ZEV fleet by 2035. Understands SDG&E’s fleet vehicle procurement / replacement plan and leads the change management and EV Charging / Hydrogen Fueling planning efforts including systems support. Leads strategy for charging infrastructure related to SDG&E’s fleet.
• Partners closely with Facilities and all operations teams to ensure the transition to plug-in and hydrogen fueled vehicles is efficient and effective.
• Advises / influences executive stakeholders and obtains buy-in and support. Communicates with all levels of management including operating groups regarding acquisition, maintenance and fueling strategies for EV and Hydrogen/EV vehicles.
• Strategizes and executes on the internal communications, education, and change management plan to enable the transition of SDG&E’s current fleet to a 100% ZEV fleet by 2035.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration, Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years Change management experience generally gained through high level or leadership involvement in the implementation of new systems and / or processes. Experience leading large initiatives across the company.
• Strong collaboration skills to coordinate with Facilities, Clean Transportation and other operational groups.
• Ability to influence decisions on EV charging infrastructure and systems.
• Ability to lead the change management process for the fleet sustainability transition including helping to enable user / operator acceptance, technician training and other related work.
• Ability to analyze data and provide forecasting related to the fleet sustainability transition.
• Must have a valid CA Driver License and clean record.
• May travel up to 10% of the time within the service territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• 3 years Experience in the fleet industry, vehicle electrification and/or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle space.
• Ability to develop and implement systems.
• Must be able to provide financial analysis and evaluation.
• Ability to consult/advise on EV training program for the Fleet maintenance team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.