Product Manager
- Employer
- Stanford University
- Location
- Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.For more information, please click here.Precourt Institute for Energy
As part of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, the Precourt Institute for Energy concentrates the talents of the University on energy research and education, from basic science and technology to policy and business. We disseminate research results and help the University develop energy-literate leaders as part of its educational mission. We work across campus in all seven of Stanfordâs schools. We also build collaborations globally with industry, other research institutions, government, and civic organizations in pursuit of sustainable, affordable, secure energy for all people.Understand EnergyThe Understand Energy team is seeking a full-time Product Manager focused on Learning Hubs. We have two public-facing educational websites: The Understand Energy Learning Hub, which launched in November 2023; and The Extreme Energy Efficiency Learning Hub, which is scheduled to launch in late 2024. The 35 web pages on the Understand Energy Learning Hub require constant updating to keep the ever-changing energy content current and ensure coordination with the Stanford Understand Energy course lecture materials. The Extreme Energy Efficiency Learning Hub will also require regular content updates and additions. Both Learning Hubs require ongoing marketing support to ensure we maximize the reach of these educational resources across the globe. The Product Manager will work under the general supervision of the Understand Energy Project Manager to support all of these tasks.In achieving these goals, the Product Manager will manage and execute programs and tasks such as:
- Contribute to the UE Learning Hub and course content by researching, evaluating, and verifying information; analyzing data; reviewing energy videos and readings for inclusion; developing content for âFast Factsâ on energy topics; and creating and updating course lecture slides.Develop original educational energy content for the monthly UE Learning Hub Newsletter and the UE course workshop in partnership with the UE Managing Director and UE Project Manager. Lead some of the workshop sessions. Collaborate with UE Learning Hub team members and internal and external content experts to provide recommendations on relevant UE Learning Hub and energy topics.Create slide decks and speaker notes for UE Learning Hub â10-Minute Takesâ and other short energy-related videos using UE course lecture slides, independent research, and input from the UE Learning Hub team.Enhance and maintain personal knowledge of energy topics by attending UE class lectures, reading news and informational articles, and watching curated energy videos.Work with the UE Project Manager on strategic marketing and communication efforts to promote the UE Learning Hub including tasks such as managing email campaigns and generating social media posts.Understand and communicate the features, benefits, and advantages of the product/program to a target audience.Gather, analyze and report on product/program data.Execute a tactical plan to meet the product/program objectives.Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of product/program elements.Provide administrative support to Product/Program team.Track product/program progress against goals and schedule.Assist in the development of materials which support the product/program.
- Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.Strong verbal and oral communication skills.Highly organized.Analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to meet expected deadlines and schedules.Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the Universityâs Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the âApply for Jobâ button.Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 4908
- Employee Status: Regular
- Grade: G
- Requisition ID: 105329
- Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
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