Battery Circular Economy Manager

Are you a battery supply chain expert with a passion for making the world a better place? Do you like leading interdisciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders? Do you want to join a diverse and highly skilled global team where you will make a lasting impact? If yes, then this is the role for you!

We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply!

Your Impact

You will lead the Battery Circular Economy Initiative (BCEI), a cross-functional RMI team aimed at reducing the environmental and human costs of the electric vehicle battery (EVB) supply chain by driving towards maximum traceability, transparency, and circularity.

You’ll be part of RMI’s Carbon-Free Transportation Team (CFT), which identifies and scales transportation system interventions that will catalyze a carbon-free and equitable transportation future. To do this, we leverage cutting-edge thought leadership, convening expertise, deep knowledge of the electric transportation space, and data science in collaboration with businesses, local, state, and national governments, regulators, communities, and NGOs. Regardless of your background or level of experience, you will have the opportunity to help bring about change in the world that you might not find anywhere else in your career.

Major Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead the BCEI team, which includes transportation, policy, and finance experts, as well as external partners.
• Establish and sustain a working group of battery supply chain stakeholders to build alignment and confidence in a sustainable, circular battery supply chain.
• Build the insights and tools to provide market and policy guidance to support a closed-loop system for battery materials, channel investment dollars to close critical infrastructure gaps, and link private sector environmental, social, and governance goals to infrastructure development opportunities.
• Cement the BCEI brand and portfolio as the key venue and convener in the marketplace.
• Support business development, identifying new collaborations and projects, and presenting these ideas/engaging with funders as needed.
• Develop and manage workplans and budgets, ensuring impactful, high-quality project delivery, including for consulting engagements with corporate and government partners.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, both direct reports and others on the broader CFT team, to support learning, development, and career growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to foster a healthy, balanced, inclusive team environment.

Core Skills And Experiences

• At least 5 years of relevant technical training or experience related to the electric vehicle battery supply chain.
• At least 3 years (TBC) experience leading project teams with a demonstrated track record of on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in an applicable field such as science, engineering, and/or business with focus on energy and sustainability

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Strong preference given for at least 5 years of relevant experience in responsible, sustainable battery component production, and/or automaker battery sourcing.
• Experience designing and delivering facilitated work sessions that include diverse stakeholders who may not be operating from a common understanding or may even have competing priorities.
• Experience communicating (written, verbal, web-based) complex topics to audiences that range from technical practitioners to executives to policy makers.
• Ability to lead technical analysis and research team through creative problem solving and careful design.

We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all the skills listed above. We offer professional learning and training opportunities to help you develop the skills you may not have had the opportunity to cultivate yet.

Location

We are a remote-ready organization 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.

Important Note: As a U.S. federal contractor, RMI must comply with requirements outlined in Executive Order Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This Executive Order requires that all federal contractors and subcontractors mandate and verify that all U.S. based employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are based in the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination status as a condition of employment. You may request accommodation for medical or religious reasons. If you are based outside of the U.S., this requirement does not apply.

Compensation   

RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary range for this position is $103,000-$125,000. You would also have an additional 10% bonus target!

Benefits   

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:   

• Medical, dental, vision insurance   
• 403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability   
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Parental leave   
• Flexible working hours
• Commuter and work from home stipends

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion     

Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.    

We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic class, educational attainment or other social identities—is critical to the success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization. This ensures that we:   

• Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.   
• Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported and valued.   
• Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders and constituents within diverse communities.   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.       

About RMI

RMI is an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit organization of experts across disciplines working to accelerate the clean energy transition and improve lives. Since our founding in 1982 by Amory Lovins, RMI’s chairman emeritus, we continue to grow and have a global reach and reputation.

For 40 years, RMI has utilized our unique techno-economic expertise and whole-systems thinking to publish groundbreaking research and analysis. We bring together collaborations of rare reach, range, and expertise—creating unconventional partnerships and mobilizing action to drive change on the massive scale needed to combat the climate crisis.

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