Managing Director, Carbontech Development
New York City, NY
Senior · Full time
Posted 2 years ago
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Position Summary

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Managing Director of the Carbontech Development Initiative, a new incubator and accelerator devoted to carbon-to-value technology development focusing on carbon harvesting. The Managing Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Carbontech Development Initiative working directly with the Initiative’s Founding Director, Secretariat Director, Research Director, and Tech-to-Market Director. Their work will include implementing the strategic plan for the development of the Initiative, including managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

The position will leverage linkages between other areas of ongoing work across the Earth Institute, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, and Columbia University more broadly, including its Climate School and Columbia Technology Ventures. The position will engage at a high level with key stakeholders, and strong verbal and written communications, as well as cultural awareness skills are required.


Responsibilities

Lead the Carbontech Development Initiative, working with the leadership team (Founding Director, Research Director, Tech-to-Market Director and Secretariat Director). This would include:

  • Overseeing daily operations of the Initiative
  • Overseeing the function of the Secretariat and the help recruit the Secretariat lead
  • Representing the Initiative as an officer of the University at internal and external functions
  • Cooperating with the head of the R&D program
  • Cooperating with the technology commercialization program
  • Leading the industrial consortium program
  • Serving as point of contact for media, policy, and corporate inquiries
  • Responsibility for budget and project outcomes

Collaborate and cooperate with NYSERDA leadership and heads of affiliated programs (e.g., Activate Fellowship program).

Collaborate with the Center on Global Energy Policy and University leadership to identify, create and implement strategic plans to support execution of the Carbontech Development Initiative.

Hire, mentor, and manage a Secretariat Director who will assist with the execution of the Carbontech Development Initiative mission and work plan.

Develop partnerships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including partners across Columbia University, within New York State, and across the innovation ecosystem.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of directly related experience in cleantech.
  • Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems with excellent judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision on complex assignments, with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Broad understanding of R&D techniques, establishing granting programs, translating technologies into industries and markets, developing commercial standards, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to translate information to general terms and help others understand impact, including influencing and communicating effectively at a high level.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise and leadership experience in carbontech.
  • Experience collaborating with New York State stakeholders.
  • Experience in innovative tech-to-market programs.
  • Leadership in carbontech deployment policy and analysis.
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