Kairos Power
Senior Manager, Commercial Development
Alameda, CA · Senior · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$43,149 more — $244,421 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $244,421 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Financial Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Financial Managers (11-3031) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Manager, Commercial Development reporting to the Vice President of Commercial & Corporate Development (VP).
Responsibilities
- Act as an extension of the Vice President of Commercial & Corporate Development to drive execution of strategic priorities and key business initiatives.
- Drive successful execution of strategic programs in alignment with company objectives, including follow-through and accountability across stakeholders.
- Manage and coordinate internal and external inquiries directed to the VP of BD & Finance, and recommend appropriate course of action and coordinating responses with stakeholders
- Serve as liaison between the VP, commercial leadership, cross-functional leaders, and external partners to ensure organizational alignment and timely execution of priorities.
- Lead or coordinate special projects, strategic initiatives, and high-priority assignments from conception through implementation and achievement of business objectives.
- Develop clear, concise executive communications, presentations, reports, dashboard, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
- Drive accountability for strategic initiatives by establishing milestones, tracking deliverables, monitoring performance metrics, and escalating risks as needed to ensure successful execution.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in business operations, program management, strategic planning, management consulting, commercial operations, engineering management, or related leadership functions
- 5+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving execution of strategic business objectives.
- Proven track record of translating strategic priorities into executable plans and delivering measurable business outcomes.
- Experience leading organizational change, business transformation, operational improvement or enterprise-level initiatives.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of business operations, strategic planning, program management, and organizational effectiveness principles.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, align, and coordinate cross-functional teams toward common objectives.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with executive leadership and influencing decisions at the senior leadership level.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and align diverse stakeholder groups without direct reporting authority.
- Strong financial and business acumen, including experience evaluating tradeoffs, prioritizing investments, and supporting strategic decision-making.
- Ability to translate strategic concepts and objectives into executable plans, driving accountability, and deliver measurable business results
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or similar field
- advanced degree (MBA, MS in Engineering/Technology Management) is preferred
- Experience in strategy, commercial development, and/or energy/manufacturing sectors is preferred
- Experience working on strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or capital projects is a plus
Compensation
- Partner with functional leaders to prioritize resources, align organizational efforts, and deliver results against annual operating plans and company goals.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810
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