Manager, Steel - Climate Aligned Industries
Boulder, CO 
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Job Description:

Manager - Steel - Climate Aligned Industries.

Do you love solving challenging problems,drivingsystemicchangeandleadingtransformativecollaborations? Are youpassionateabout working with industrial players to address climatechange? Do you have experience in industrial decarbonization or new energy vectors? If yes, then join our growing team!

Program Overview

The Climate Aligned Industry Program at RMI isfocused ondecarbonizing the heavy industry and transport sectors, implementing market mechanisms andsupportingpolicy implementation to limit globalwarmingto 1.5 C. It currently bringstogetherheavy industry sectors (steel, shipping, aviation, cement, and chemicals) with our cross-cutting green hydrogen initiative (). Our work on steel decarbonizationfocuseson key pathways for impact: (1) growing near zero emissions steel through supply anddemandmechanisms to reduce unbated fossil pathways, (2) Ensuring an equitable transition and economicdevelopment opportunitiesare accounted for current heavy industrial regions, and (3) exploring mechanisms fordemandreduction and circularity.

Position Overview

As a Manager at RMI, you will be a teamleaderandprogram manager- willing to roll to conductinnovativeanalysis, but also able to operate at a high-level with key stakeholders both within and outside of RMI. You will be an adeptcommunicator, with technical industrial expertise and will feel comfortablebuildingrelationshipswith senior managers from industry and civilsocietyorganizations, as well as regional governments and regulators. You will be accustomed to working under time pressure, including meeting or exceeding targets under changing circumstances and uncertainty (e.g.leadorganizationalchanges, deal with functional complexities, spearhead political and regulatory changes,drivealignmentof interests withingdiversegroup of external players, etc.).

As a manager in the Steel Initiative, you will work closely with other senior RMIleadersin the Climate Aligned Industries team, Carbon Free Electricity program, and Regional Teams (US, China, India, Global South), as well the.Understandingof North American, European, and Asian political systems, including regulatoryenvironments, is preferred. Previous experience working in the energy sector or in-depth knowledge in heavy industry, preferably iron and steel-making/metals and mining sector, isrequired.

CoreResponsibilities:

  • Provide thoughtleadershipand lead techno-economic analysis on decarbonizationsolutionpathways for iron and steel supply chains

  • Developstrategies for shaping local markets (policy frameworks, subsidy mechanisms, mandates, market mobilization etc.)

  • Lead development with partners and green steel project developers (i.e for hydrogen hub integration)

  • Helpshape newcollaborationsandconnectionswith global climate NGOs, academic institutions, private-sector actors, financial institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

  • Managetimelines, colleagues, and processes inside and outside of RMI, to achieveobjectiveson time.

  • Lead a team of 1-3 associates, provide professionalmentorship, structure, and workproduct management

  • Collaboratewith our development team to progress funding strategies

  • Lead andcontributetoleadershipefforts through research and publications

  • Represent RMI as an industryexpertat key conferences and other publiceventsincluding interviews and publication

  • Traveling (some, mostly within North America, Europe and Asia) to and fromin-personstakeholder meetings (once publichealthconditions allow)

  • Supportand deliver other projects and tasks asneeded, in line with skills and experience thatcontributeto RMI's overallorganizationalobjectives

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Commitmenttoworking in closecollaborationwith partners in industry and civilsocietyto achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from steel-making

  • Bachelor's degree in an applicable field such as engineering,economics, orphysical sciences.

  • Master's degree,or equivalent experience, insustainability, economics, engineering, or energy-related discipline.

  • Minimum 6yearsof professional experience in fields related to resource development (e.g metals and mining, energy)

  • Familiarity with steel production pathways and sector decarbonization opportunities

  • Experienceleadingteams and managingcomplexproject portfolios

  • Evidence of good written, verbal, andinterpersonal skills

  • Experience designing and managinganalyticalmodels

  • Apassionfor workingcollaborativelyto advance market-basedsolutionsto climatechange

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managingcomplexanddiversegroups, particularly in the project commissioning or in project development

  • Experience working across multiple geographies, emerging markets in addition to mature steel industries

  • Familiarity with commercial development process of heavy industrial or energy projects.

We invite candidates with a variety of skillsets, educational and work backgrounds.

Location

We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.

We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

Compensation

RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also bedeterminedby your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, asrequiredby the role, as well as internal equity andalignmentwith market data. The salary range for this position is $105,000-$129,000. You would also have an additional 10% bonus target!

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, adjusted to regional norms, including (for US employment):

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • 403b Retirement Options (5% match immediately)

  • GenerousPTO

  • Learning&Development opportunities

  • Parental leave

  • Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability

  • Commuter and Wellness Benefits

Diversity

Diversityof ourworkforceis one of our corevaluesat RMI and we strive to achieve a level ofdiversitywithin ourorganizationthat reflects the communities that we serve. Achieving thisdiversity-whether of race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability-is critical to our long-termsuccess, ensuring that we:

  • Have thediversityof thinking that comes fromdiversebackgrounds and cultures, enabling us tosolvesome of the world's greatestchallenges

  • Have a culture ofinclusionandrespectthat enables us to attract and keepdiversetalent

  • Can secure thetalentthat weneedwith access to the fulltalentpool

  • Can relate todecisionmakers withindiversecommunities

All qualified applicants will receiveconsiderationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protectedveteran.

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


Rocky Mountain Institute is an equal opportunity employer


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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