EV Infrastructure Program Manager

Career Guide

An EV Infrastructure Program Manager plans and delivers electric vehicle charging infrastructure programs. The role coordinates people, budgets, timelines, vendors, and permitting to bring charging sites from concept to live operation while meeting safety, cost, and performance goals.

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Key Responsibilities

Define program goals, success metrics, and delivery roadmap
Build and manage project schedules, budgets, and risks
Coordinate site selection with real estate and network planning teams
Lead vendor selection and contract management for equipment and construction
Manage utility coordination, interconnection steps, and power upgrades
Oversee permitting, inspections, and code compliance activities
Align internal teams across engineering, construction, operations, and customer support
Track deployment progress and report status to leadership and partners
Drive standard processes for site delivery, documentation, and change control
Plan launch readiness, commissioning, and handoff to operations and maintenance

Top Skills for Success

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Budget Management

Schedule Management

Risk Management

Contract Negotiation

Permitting Management

Utility Coordination

Construction Management

Charging Hardware Knowledge

Safety Management

Data Reporting

Cross Functional Leadership

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior EV Infrastructure Program Manager

EV Infrastructure Portfolio Manager

Charging Network Operations Manager

Capital Projects Manager

Construction Program Director

Transition Opportunities

Product Manager for Charging Platforms

Energy Project Manager

Grid Services Program Manager

Strategy Manager for Electrification

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Utility Interconnection KnowledgePermitting Workflow KnowledgeConstruction EstimatingContract Risk ReviewOperations Readiness PlanningNetwork Reliability Metrics

Development SuggestionsBuild experience by shadowing interconnection and permitting workstreams, owning a vendor contract end to end, and leading at least one site from design through commissioning. Add structured reporting with a weekly dashboard covering schedule, budget, and risks.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 90,000 to 115,000

Mid LevelUSD 115,000 to 150,000

Senior LevelUSD 150,000 to 195,000

Growth Trend

Strong growth. Hiring demand is increasing as fleets electrify, charging networks expand, and public funding accelerates deployments.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

TeslaChargePointEVgoElectrify AmericaBP PulseShell RechargeVoltaRivianFordGeneral MotorsAmazonWalmartPrologisDuke EnergyPG&ESiemensABB

Industry Sectors

EV charging networksAutomotive and mobilityFleet and logisticsUtilities and energy providersCommercial real estateRetail and hospitalityEngineering and construction servicesGovernment and public agencies

Recommended Next Steps

Create a portfolio of delivered sites with timeline, budget, and outcomes

Strengthen permitting and utility coordination by completing a short course or internal training

Build a reusable deployment playbook with templates for schedules, risks, and vendor scopes

Practice executive updates with concise status reports and clear decision requests

Develop a vendor scorecard to compare performance across installers and equipment providers

Network with utility, construction, and charging operations leaders to learn local constraints