China Projects Manager

Energy Innovation

San Francisco, CA

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Initiative Director of China

POSITION SUMMARY

Energy Innovation is seeking a China projects manager, with a technical background, experience managing projects internally and with Chinese partner organizations, and strong quantitative and modeling skills on energy systems. This position will help manage China-related Energy Innovation projects, working with the with the Initiative Director of China and the Executive Director of Strategy. The manager is expected to plan projects and work with internal and external teams to keep them on track; be the main point of contact for China-based partners and participate in the production of research materials and communicating the results.

Below are samples of projects the China Projects Manager will help with, or lead initially:

Policy and technical research pertinent to the US-China working group on enhancing climate action in the 2020s, where Energy Innovation is a member of the US steering committee.
Develop, with Chinese partners, national and provincial models of the Energy Policy Simulator, in partnership with the Energy Innovation EPS team.
Support the launch of Provincial energy solutions centers that make use of Energy Innovation's models and tools for Chinese provinces.

OUR COMMITMENT

Energy Innovation is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to an accessible application process and employee experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email jobs@energyinnovation.org.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

Build and maintain trusting relationships with internal staff and external, particularly Chinese, partners
Manage research projects that involve Chinese partners working with EI from start to finish, this includes the development of GANTT charts, use of project management software and develop processes for timeliness and quality control
Serve as the main point of contact for both internal and external partners on the project
Manage the translation of research reports into Chinese where needed
Institute processes to keep projects on time and work with the China Director and Executive Director proactively if projects are headed off-track and need adjustments
Propose China-related work across Energy Innovation, ensure that cross-program collaboration is initiated and proceeds productively when helpful
Propose impactful China-related policy and research projects to the Executive Director when major opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions arise
Keep track of the latest policy development in China and develop summaries, or even analysis for internal use
Conduct basic research and data analysis as needed to support the work of other policy teams

Policy Research and Communications

Synthesize research work from various individuals and groups into cohesive final products. Make sure research gets organized into similar templates, are of similar length/detail, follow up with authors and technical leads as necessary for revisions
Produce scenarios and outputs using our in-house Energy Policy Simulator, for presentations and other engagement with policymakers
Assist in the development of written communications materials, such as presentations, memos, research papers, blogs, articles, and podcasts for China-related projects
Assist with funder updates for China-related projects

EXPERIENCE

4+ years of experience managing internal and external projects and partnerships
Background in energy and climate policy analysis
Strong understanding of the fundamentals of scientific and technical subject matter relating to environmental systems, energy technologies, and policy design
Understanding of energy models and experience interpreting legislation and/or regulations
Comfortable and accomplished with quantitative analysis
Interest in and familiarity with Chinese politics related to climate
Experience working with international, specifically Chinese, partners
Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills in English and Chinese
Deep interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change
Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and collaborative environment
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Energy Innovation provides a competitive compensation package, including a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental and vision
Short and long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Carrot fertility and family planning benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
401k retirement plan with a company match contribution
Public transportation benefit options
Cell phone and health/wellness reimbursement
14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
Regular staff lunches and team building activities
SF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages
An innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture

ABOUT US

Climate change is governed by physical facts—about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing. It's also caused by economic and political systems that have led to a fossil fuel dependent energy system. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possible through strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries.

To address these issues, Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology LLC (Energy Innovation) was established in 2012 as a clean energy and environmental policy firm to provide timely research and analysis on low-carbon energy policy options to policy makers, thought leaders, and members of the media. The Energy Innovation team has expertise in clean energy, industry, transportation, buildings, technological innovation, and energy policy design. In addition to conducting policy research, Energy Innovation also works with clients to inform philanthropic investments into technology and advocacy that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Innovation supports a hybrid work environment and requires all employees to come together in person at least once a quarter. To ensure everyone's safety for in person work, all employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by their first day of employment.

Individuals will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, which will include the first and second round, upon signing an employment offer. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with local and federal laws.