Project Grant Manager (PEM)

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop a roadmap to secure grants/incentives aligned with project phases (e.g. equipment electrification, infrastructure upgrades)
• Maintain compliance with relevant agencies, including (Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)) reporting, guidelines
• Lead financial reporting, forecast, and performance management related to grants for the Elizabeth Upgrade
• Identify and manage incentive opportunities, ensuring the organization maximizes available benefits
• Build and maintain relationships with funding bodies, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate regular community engagement opportunities related to the CPP, under the requirements of the program
• Ensure all grant and incentive activities comply with relevant internal and external regulations, governance, and guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams (Procurement, Decarbonization, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Finance and Energy Transition)

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in grant writing and administration, with at least 4 years for larger (>100 M USD) Grants
• Strong understanding of US Federal and New Jersey local regulatory landscapes, political dynamics, and environmental legislation
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex legal and regulatory documents
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent English written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulations, assess potential impacts, and formulate appropriate responses
• Influential Communicator: Able to convey complex information effectively to diverse stakeholders, adapting communication style as needed
• Relationship Builder: Skilled in fostering positive relationships with government officials, industry partners, and advocacy groups
• Structured professional with constant care: This role requires a structured individual, adhering to standard work APMT has while showing constant care navigating in a dynamic environment
• Humble and team player: able to work cross-cultural collaboration in pursuit of desired results on the regulatory agenda, always with due respect for Maersk values and long-term objectives