Executive Director, Energy Partnerships & Strategy

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites applications for the Executive Director, Partnerships & Strategy at the Precourt Institute for Energy. This senior leader will drive a unified strategy linking academic and practical energy work, coordinating with Stanford centers, initiatives and external partners to accelerate funded partnerships.

Reporting to the Institute Director, the role will oversee collaborations with industry, government and non-profits, shaping the energy research and

Qualifications

• PhD degree and 15 years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Exceptional understanding of the energy technology ecosystem.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, including senior government officials and corporate executives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect technological innovation with economic and policy considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and cultivate strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and government.
• Proven ability to resolve complex issues quickly and make sound decisions that advance university objectives within a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision and plan that integrates academic and practitioner perspectives, capabilities and resources to advance Stanford’s mission across the entire energy system.
• Create and strengthen connective tissues to bring together specific domains of energy research through strategic convenings and grantmaking.
• Deliver significant funded partnerships between Stanford, industry and non-profit organizations.
• Coordinate with centers, initiatives program and stakeholders across Stanford to catalyze research and partnerships that spans all facets of energy.
• Lead and manage a team supporting complex energy research programs and partnerships, including technical experts and professionals responsible for partnership development, faculty engagement, grantmaking, and program execution.
• Ensure successful execution of funded programs by monitoring progress, managing risks, and maintaining accountability for sponsor expectations and contractual commitments.
• Serve as a senior liaison to management, cross-functional areas, schools, sponsors, and other external organizations.

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites applications for the Executive Director, Partnerships & Strategy at the Precourt Institute for Energy. This senior leader will drive a unified strategy linking academic and practical energy work, coordinating with Stanford centers, initiatives and external partners to accelerate funded partnerships.

Reporting to the Institute Director, the role will oversee collaborations with industry, government and non-profits, shaping the energy research and