Manager of Program and Partnerships, Energy Transition Network

University Of Chicago Laboratory Schools • Torrance, CA

16d • $120,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) was established in May 2019 and evolved from the Institute for Molecular Engineering, founded in 2011. The PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. The PME's rigorous academic and research programs are made possible through the University of Chicago's unique partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is the first new school at the University of Chicago in three decades and the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering. In the next phase of growth as a School, the PME will continue to expand its team of world-class faculty researchers and empower students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in cutting-edge facilities. The PME aims to bring solutions for urgent societal problems to the forefront, while training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) brings together researchers and innovators to molecular-level science to advance breakthroughs in materials, energy, and sustainability. In collaboration with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth (ICSG), PME launched the Energy Technology Initiative (ETI) in order to advance next-generation technologies for energy conversion, storage, and distribution. A keyponent of ETI is the Energy Transition Network (ETN), which unites industry, academic partners, and global leaders to tackle critical challenges in energy conversion and storage. ETN is an affiliate network that provides a prepetitive forum forpanies and researchers to insights, identify opportunities, and translate innovations from basic research tomercial impact. Job Summary The Manager of Program and Partnerships plays a pivotal role in expanding the reach and influence of the Energy Transition Network (ETN). ing to the ETI Program Director and partnering closely with ICSG leadership, you will cultivate industry partnerships, manage critical stakeholder relationships, design high-impact programming, ensure effective member engagement, and oversee program operations and budgets. You will be responsible for facilitating new partnerships with industry and academic collaborators tomercialize key technological innovations in the areas of energy storage and conversion.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in energy, engineering, environmental science, public policy, or a closely related discipline.
• Advanced degree.
• Proven track record of leading technology innovation andmercialization initiatives.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in administration or program management within the energy, automotive, or industrial sectors, or in a related field.
• Proven experience in program management, partnership development, stakeholder engagement, or business development, ideally within the energy technology, sustainability, automotive, or academic-industry sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects,peting deadlines, and budgets within fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated success cultivating and maintainingplex relationships across a diverse set of internal and external partners, including university units, industry collaborators, and external stakeholders.
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset, customer-focused approach, and an established network in the energy or automotive sector.
• Exceptional business development and partnership-building, with a talent for building rapport and sustaining relationships that drive strategic impact.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills; adept at synthesizingplex data, drawing actionable conclusions, and identifying new opportunities for program innovation.
• Excellentanizational skills and attention to detail; outstanding project management capabilities with a record of successfully implementing initiatives and guiding teams.
• Superior oral and writtenmunication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, withfort representinganizations and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Deep curiosity and enthusiasm for science, technology, and innovation, and familiarity with scientific terminology.
• Driven by impact, thrive in dynamic settings, and skilled at navigating shifting priorities while maintaining high standards of collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Corporate Engagement Office to identify, recruit, and engage new industry partners and stakeholders to expand ETN's membership, collaborative ecosystem, and growth in strategic partnerships.
• Collaborates with ICSG leadership to ensure alignment of ETN programming and priorities with ICSG's institutional goals.
• Builds and maintains relationships with ETN members, industry collaborators, ICSG faculty, and University leadership.
• Coordinates membership agreements in partnership with the Corporate Engagement Office, ensuring smooth execution andpliance.
• Designs and leads programming that increases stakeholder engagement, bridges industry and academia, and fosters new partnerships aligned with ETN's mission in energy conversion and storage.
• Monitors trends, analyzes emerging opportunities, and makes strategic rmendations for future engagement areas and network expansion, staying abreast of industry insights and opportunities.
• Contributes to long-term strategy development, aligns ETN priorities with ICSG programming (fellowships, seed funding, workshops, annual meetings, member visits), and supports the integration of ETN initiatives.
• Serves as the primary liaison for ETN members and the broader University and externalmunity, ensuring clearmunication and collaborative success in buildingmunity engagement.
• Supports proposal development, fundraising activities, and identification of sponsorship opportunities to sustain and grow ETN.
• Sets program priorities, establishes performance standards, conducts evaluations, reviews quality assurance, and rmends operational improvements.
• Oversees program budgets, tracks expenditures, and provides rmendations to optimize resources.
• Performs additional tasks as needed to advance ETN's objectives and support PME's mission.
• Manages program budgets and rmends or makes budgetary rmendations.
• Has a deep understanding when interacting with faculty, researchers and staff formittee work or information.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager