Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Manager, Program Management
at EVgo
🏢 About EVgo
EVgo is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles, uniquely positioned at the intersection of clean energy and transportation. The company’s mission to expedite mass EV adoption by building a convenient, reliable, and affordable charging network offers a chance to make a tangible environmental impact. As a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: EVGO) in a rapidly growing industry, EVgo provides dynamic career growth opportunities.
About This Role
This role involves owning and orchestrating cross-functional delivery of a critical portfolio of fast-charging infrastructure projects, ensuring scalable and predictable execution. You will establish disciplined operating cadences across the value chain to meet contractual commitments and revenue goals, directly impacting EVgo’s growth and market presence. The position is highly impactful as it bridges partner relationships, data-driven process improvement, and large-scale project management.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a stand-up meeting with your project managers to review progress on 10-15 active projects, followed by a data review of portfolio metrics to identify at-risk items. You’ll then have a call with a key partner (e.g., a site host or utility) to resolve a permitting issue, and later work with engineering and finance to align on resource allocation for the next quarter. The afternoon could involve preparing a presentation for executive leadership on portfolio health and strategic recommendations.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who EVgo Is Looking For
- A seasoned program manager with 12+ years of experience (or equivalent) who has successfully managed portfolios of 100+ concurrent projects, ideally in infrastructure, energy, or construction.
- A data-driven leader who leverages analytics to optimize processes and ensure predictable delivery, with a track record of building actionable dashboards and performance metrics.
- An executive-level communicator who builds strong partnerships with external stakeholders (e.g., site hosts, utilities, contractors) and internal cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, finance).
- A team-first leader who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment and can establish disciplined operating cadences without being physically co-located.
📝 Tips for Applying to EVgo
Quantify your portfolio management experience: specify the number of concurrent projects, total portfolio value, and key metrics (e.g., on-time delivery rate, budget variance).
Highlight experience with EV charging, renewable energy, or utility infrastructure projects, even if tangential, to show industry alignment.
Emphasize your ability to work remotely and lead cross-functional teams across time zones; mention specific tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Tableau) you use for remote project management.
In your resume and cover letter, use language from the job description such as 'operating cadence,' 'frictionless partner experience,' and 'predictable project delivery.'
Prepare a brief example of how you used data to improve a process or resolve a bottleneck in a large portfolio; this directly addresses the performance analytics requirement.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Express passion for EVgo’s mission to accelerate EV adoption and how your background aligns with scaling charging infrastructure.', 'Demonstrate your experience managing large, concurrent project portfolios with specific examples of how you ensured predictable delivery and met contractual commitments.', 'Highlight your ability to build and maintain executive-level partner relationships, citing a success story where you turned a challenging partnership into a strategic win.', 'Showcase your data-driven mindset by describing a time you used analytics to drive process improvements and measurable outcomes.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read EVgo’s latest quarterly earnings report and investor presentations to understand their growth strategy and key performance indicators.
- → Review EVgo’s network map and recent press releases about new charging station openings or partnerships to grasp project scale and stakeholders.
- → Understand the competitive landscape (e.g., ChargePoint, Tesla Supercharger) and how EVgo differentiates itself in terms of technology and partnerships.
- → Familiarize yourself with the regulatory environment for EV charging infrastructure, including federal funding programs like NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure).
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid being too vague about portfolio size or complexity; provide concrete numbers and examples.
- Don’t overlook the importance of partner relationship management; this is not just an internal PM role.
- Don’t ignore the remote aspect; failing to mention how you stay organized and communicate asynchronously can be a red flag.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!