Managing Director of Transportation Job at Confidential, Chicago, IL

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  • Confidential
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Managing Director of Transportation

About the Company

Prominent environmental action & advocacy organization

Industry
Public Policy

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1970

Employees
501-1000

Categories

  • Renewables & Environment
  • Charitable Organizations & Foundations
  • Organizations
  • Agriculture
  • Aquaculture
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Environmental Engineering
  • National Security
  • Non Profit

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Managing Director for its Transportation team. The successful candidate will be the chief visionary and strategist for the transportation sector, leading and operationalizing the advocacy strategy to achieve maximum impact. This role demands a collaborative and empowering individual with a strong background in policy and advocacy related to transportation, particularly in the areas of clean vehicles, charging infrastructure, and mobility. The Managing Director will be responsible for strategic planning, people management, and fundraising, and must have a proven track record of managing large teams and budgets. A Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is required, along with a minimum of 15 years' experience in the sector. Key responsibilities for the Managing Director include serving as the chief advocacy and policy strategist, supervising Directors, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure the integration of initiatives. The role also involves financial management, setting strategic goals, and working with various teams to align efforts with the organization's priorities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, experience in public speaking, and a successful history of building partnerships. A deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as experience in fundraising and a willingness to travel, are essential. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Hiring Manager Title
Senior Vice President of the Climate & Energy Department

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • General Management
  • Business Development
  • Strategy
Confidential

Job Tags

Work experience placement,

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