Senior operations manager Jobs in Oakland, CA

ABOUT U.S. ENERGY FOUNDATION

U.S. Energy Foundation's (EF) mission is to secure a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis. We envision a healthy, safe, equitable economy powered by clean energy. We believe a thriving clean energy economy can create sustainable opportunities, spur innovation, and protect our climate-for today and future generations.

EF supports education and analysis to promote non-partisan policy solutions that advance renewable energy and energy efficiency while opening doors to greater innovation and productivity-growing the economy with dramatically less pollution. For more than 30 years, EF has supported grantees to help educate policymakers and the general public about the benefits of a clean energy economy. Our grantees include business, health, environmental, labor, equity, community, faith, and consumer groups, as well as policy experts, think tanks, universities, and more.

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As EF's primary clients / partners are our funders and grantees, EF commits to acting as a strategic and thought leader for our current and prospective funding partners and the field by :

• Collaborating-and co-creating, where feasible and desired-on strategy development including the hosting and / or managing of funder collaboratives
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EF is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and our more than 100 staff members are based in locations throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Western regions, where they can best serve our programs, partners, operations, and other functions.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the COO, the Senior Operations Manager is pivotal in driving the division's efficiency, collaboration, and strategic alignment. This position leverages strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to spearhead projects, streamline workflows, and develop systems that enhance operational effectiveness. Key responsibilities include project and systems management, fostering stakeholder collaboration, overseeing budget and contract management, and synthesizing material for effective communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project and Systems Management

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Administration and Budget Management

QUALIFICATIONS

Project and Process Management Skills

Communication and Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Proficiencies

Facilitation and Event Management

Equity and Inclusion Commitment

SUPERVISION

Reports to the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time position. The target salary for this position is $175,500 for a candidate based in the metro areas of San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Boston, or Sacramento, and $157,500 for candidates in other areas of the

U.S. EF provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement benefits and paid time off.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel three to four times a year for three to four business days at a time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to spend extended hours at the computer. This position requires moderate levels of domestic travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

EF is a remote-first work environment. This position may be based in any of EF's offices or may work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

The office environments include some shared workspace, some individual offices, and shared kitchen facilities, with moderate noise levels and a collegial atmosphere. On occasion, there are activities or events after work hours.