Program Manager, Aqueous Battery Consortium

This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring pause.

This position is based on Stanford’s main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite 3 or more days a week), subject to operational need.

Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. 

This is a five-year fixed term position with the possibility of renewal dependent on programmatic need and budgetary availability.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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 and people; 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 community with the richness of experience and background needed to create solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.

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. Our mission is to spark the creativity, collaboration, learning, and leadership needed for the global energy transformation. The initiatives, research centers, and educational programs of the Precourt Institute connect across campus in all seven of Stanford’s schools supporting work with the potential to solve the toughest energy challenges from science and engineering to policy and economics. We also build collaborations globally with industry, other research institutions, government, and civic organizations in pursuit of sustainable, affordable, secure energy for all people.

Aqueous Battery Consortium

The Aqueous Battery Consortium (ABC) is a large group of scientists from 15 research institutions seeking to invent a reliable, safe, environmentally sustainable, long-lasting, and inexpensive battery powerful enough to support a local electricity grid. The U.S. Department of Energy funds this new research project, which is led by Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. The Aqueous Battery Consortium is administered by Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy.

Seeking a Program Manager, Aqueous Battery Consortium

Precourt is seeking a full-time Program Manager to work with external organizations outside of Stanford and SLAC to maintain effective partnerships and manage logistics for multi-organizational workshops, events, and meetings. This role will work with the Chief Operating Officer for the ABC hub, Chief of Staff and leadership team to manage internal and external programmatic activities and engagements for hub. Regular interaction with Stanford and SLAC leadership will be crucial for ensuring clear communication and alignment with institutional objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in compliance and logistical coordination, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.

In achieving these goals, the Program Manager will manage and execute programs and tasks such as:

• Partner with external organizations on collaborative efforts to plan and manage logistics for workshops, events, and meetings
• Organize and oversee programmatic activities to support strategic objectives
• Develop and implement processes to connect and coordinate activities with external organizations
• Facilitate training and workshops, and ensure inclusive practices are integrated into organizational programs
• Regularly interface with Stanford and SLAC leadership to provide updates and ensure alignment with institutional goals

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed below, our preferred qualifications include:

• Familiarity with the fields of energy and the environment
• Event planning
• Familiarity with Stanford University policies, procedures, and systems

The expected pay range for this position $104,000 to $128,000 per annum.

Core Duties:

• Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-dayactivities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executingtasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies andprograms, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of theprogram.

• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explaintrends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/orrecommendations to achieve the goals of the program orfunction.

• Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implementprocedures for program or function.

• Represent the program or function as the key contact and subjectmatter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resourcesand provide information and/or training. May also represent the programor function to external/internal stakeholders andconstituencies.

• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that mayinclude developing communications and training, planning/promotingevents and/or conferences.

• May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approveexpenditures. May perform limited forecasting and providerecommendations that determine the budget.

• May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. Mayalso supervise staff.

Minimum Education andExperience

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, orcombination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work andmulti-task.

• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership ofprojects.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and inwriting.

• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment inmaking decisions.

• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of ateam.

• Relevant subject matter knowledge.

• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiringsupervision.