Energy Transition Ventures Leader

Ladders; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 341,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach access

24/7 nurse-based resource

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a New Business Industrialization Leader in Cambridge, MA to shape the portfolio for direct air capture and energy-transition opportunities, validate demand, and define scalable business models. You will partner with customers and leaders to steer venture direction and commercial decisions, ensuring successful industrialization and growth.

The role requires leadership in moving concepts from discovery to launch, with a focus on creating repeatable value and strategic

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in building and scaling new businesses with a focus on market creation and operational execution.
• Proven track record from customer discovery to product launch and industrialization.
• Experience in negotiating complex partnerships and commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Shape the portfolio thesis for direct air capture and energy-transition opportunities.
• Evaluate opportunities based on customer needs and market attractiveness.
• Set venture charters and tie funding to measurable risk reduction.
• Lead reviews to make decisions on venture direction such as accelerate or pivot.
• Engage customers through discovery and validate demand with paid commitments.
• Define product-market fit and scalable business models.
• Build and negotiate partnerships while protecting intellectual property.

Skills

Leadership experience

Market creation

Operational execution

Customer discovery to launch

Partnership negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Ladders is seeking a New Business Industrialization Leader in Cambridge, MA to shape the portfolio for direct air capture and energy-transition opportunities, validate demand, and define scalable business models. You will partner with customers and leaders to steer venture direction and commercial decisions, ensuring successful industrialization and growth.

The role requires leadership in moving concepts from discovery to launch, with a focus on creating repeatable value and strategic