Senior Manager, Commercial Development

Kairos Power • Alameda, CA

23h • $201,272 - $251,590 • Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Manager, Commercial Development reporting to the Vice President of Commercial & Corporate Development (VP). This is a strategic and hands-on role designed to increase the effectiveness of the Vice President of Commercial & Corporate Development and commercial leadership team. The Senior Manager, Commercial Development will work across business and engineering functions to drive alignment, improve productivity, and streamline execution of strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience operating within complex technical organizations, with proven success in executive-level support, strategic program development, cross-functional leadership, and organizational execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or similar field; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Engineering/Technology Management) is preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in business operations, program management, strategic planning, management consulting, commercial operations, engineering management, or related leadership functions
• 5+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving execution of strategic business objectives.
• Experience in strategy, commercial development, and/or energy/manufacturing sectors is preferred
• Experience working on strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or capital projects is a plus
• Demonstrated experience working directly with executive leadership and influencing decisions at the senior leadership level.
• Proven track record of translating strategic priorities into executable plans and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Experience leading organizational change, business transformation, operational improvement or enterprise-level initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and align diverse stakeholder groups without direct reporting authority.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience evaluating tradeoffs, prioritizing investments, and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Advanced knowledge of business operations, strategic planning, program management, and organizational effectiveness principles.
• Ability to translate strategic concepts and objectives into executable plans, driving accountability, and deliver measurable business results
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, align, and coordinate cross-functional teams toward common objectives.
• Exceptional project and program management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, risk management, and execution oversight.
• Ability to analyze complex business, financial, operational, and technical information and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, external stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing executive presentations, reports, business cases, and strategic communication
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organizations
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and achievement of business objectives.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and operate effectively in highly dynamic and ambiguous environments.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree (MBA, MS in Engineering/Technology Management) is preferred
• Experience in strategy, commercial development, and/or energy/manufacturing sectors is preferred
• Experience working on strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or capital projects is a plus

Responsibilities

• Act as an extension of the Vice President of Commercial & Corporate Development to drive execution of strategic priorities and key business initiatives.
• Provide leadership and coordination across commercial engineering, operations, and corporate functions to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Drive successful execution of strategic programs in alignment with company objectives, including follow-through and accountability across stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective decision-making for the VP of Business Development & Finance and commercial leadership team by managing meeting preparation, synthesizing complex information, identifying key risks and opportunities, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external inquiries directed to the VP of BD & Finance, and recommend appropriate course of action and coordinating responses with stakeholders
• Serve as liaison between the VP, commercial leadership, cross-functional leaders, and external partners to ensure organizational alignment and timely execution of priorities.
• Oversee the rhythm of business for commercial organization, including leadership meetings, communications, operating reviews, action tracking, and cross-functional planning processes.
• Lead or coordinate special projects, strategic initiatives, and high-priority assignments from conception through implementation and achievement of business objectives.
• Develop clear, concise executive communications, presentations, reports, dashboard, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, business processes, communication flows, and operational execution.
• Drive accountability for strategic initiatives by establishing milestones, tracking deliverables, monitoring performance metrics, and escalating risks as needed to ensure successful execution.
• Partner with functional leaders to prioritize resources, align organizational efforts, and deliver results against annual operating plans and company goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

What This Job Offers

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