Career Pathways Program Leader for Scientific Talent

Berkeley Lab; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and pension benefits

Tuition assistance program

Vacation and sick time

Winter holiday shutdown

Parental bonding leave

Job summary

Berkeley Lab is seeking a Career Pathways Program Manager to lead the development and stewardship of our S&E career framework. You will coordinate communications, materials, and events that support career advancement, with collaborations across HR, divisions, and leadership.

You will manage fellowship and early-career programs, deliver engaging resources, and drive metrics to improve outcomes for researchers and staff. This hybrid role supports on-site and remote work with a national network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, STEM, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience administering academic personnel, faculty affairs, career development, workforce development, or similar programs.
• Experience coordinating complex programs with multiple stakeholders and policies.
• Strong ability to build cross-functional relationships and guide leadership.
• Proven track record planning workshops, conferences, or institutional events in-person and online.
• Ability to analyze program data, report outcomes, and leverage technology to streamline processes while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Berkeley Lab's Scientist & Engineering career framework, updating materials and coordinating change management.
• Develop and deliver communications, guidance documents, training materials, and web content to support career advancement and CPO initiatives.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of CPO programs and events (e.g., Leadership Skills Course, Postdoc Career Symposium, SLAM, mid-career initiatives).
• Manage lifecycle processes for postdoctoral fellowships, early-career awards, and recognition programs, including timelines and materials.
• Partner with HR, divisions, and stakeholders to implement career policies and foster alumni/employer networking.
• Collect, analyze, and report program metrics to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement.
• Represent the CPO on committees, working groups, and professional association events.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Change management

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/ED Admin/Related

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Google Workspace

Institutional databases

Job description

Berkeley Lab is seeking a Career Pathways Program Manager to lead the development and stewardship of our S&E career framework. You will coordinate communications, materials, and events that support career advancement, with collaborations across HR, divisions, and leadership.

You will manage fellowship and early-career programs, deliver engaging resources, and drive metrics to improve outcomes for researchers and staff. This hybrid role supports on-site and remote work with a national network.