Legend Biotech is seeking a Leadership Excellence & Acceleration Pathway Associate as part of the Commercial team based Remotely (South Central Region).

Role Overview

The Leadership Excellence & Acceleration Pathway (LEAP) Associate is a selective, high-impact role designed to accelerate the development of the next generation of commercial leaders at Legend Biotech.

LEAP Associates participate in a structured, end-to-end commercial development experience spanning key commercial functions, paired with real accountability, senior leader exposure, and hands-on ownership of meaningful business work. The program is intentionally designed for high-potential professionals who have demonstrated strong execution, leadership maturity, and a desire to grow into broader commercial leadership roles within biotech.

Unlike traditional entry-level or functional roles, LEAP Associates are positioned as enterprise-minded contributors, expected to think strategically, execute rigorously, operate across functions, and continuously elevate how work gets done, including through modern, AI-enabled ways of working.

Upon successful completion, participants are expected to be ready for expanded-scope commercial roles within the organization.

Preferred Locations/Territories:

• • Albuquerque, NM
  • Houston, TX
  • New Orleans, LA

Program Overview

• 18-24 month structured rotational development program.
• Exposure across core commercial functions such as: Field Sales, Marketing, Market Access.
• Embedded learning curriculum focused on:
  • End-to-end commercial strategy and execution.
  • Cross-functional leadership and influence.
  • Decision-making in complex, data-rich environments.
  • Responsible and practical application of AI in commercial work.
  • Ongoing mentorship, performance feedback, and senior leader engagement.

(Specific rotation assignments and sequencing will be determined based on business priorities and developmental needs.)

Key Responsibilities

• Across the program, LEAP Associates will be expected to:
• Drive execution by contributing to priority commercial initiatives and business-critical projects across functions.
• Translate strategy into action, supporting planning, analysis, and execution efforts that directly impact commercial performance.
• Operate cross-functionally, effectively partnering with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Bring structure and insight to ambiguity, using data, judgment, and stakeholder input to support sound decision-making.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for outcomes—not just deliverables.
• Build influence without authority, navigating complex stakeholder environments with professionalism and credibility.
• Continuously elevate ways of working, including identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, rigor, and scalability.

AI-Enabled Ways of Working

A core expectation of the LEAP program is the development of applied AI fluency. LEAP Associates will:

• Leverage approved AI tools to support:
  • Commercial analysis and insight generation.
  • Planning and scenario evaluation.
  • Content development and communication.
  • Workflow efficiency and execution effectiveness.
• Apply AI responsibly and in alignment with company governance and standards.
• Identify and share best practices for integrating AI into everyday commercial work.
• Help translate AI-enabled capabilities to teams and stakeholders, supporting broader adoption and impact.

AI is treated as a practical leadership capability, not a theoretical skillset.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5–7 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated track record of execution, ownership, and results delivery.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in biotech/pharma and commercial leadership pathways.

Preferred:

• Experience in disciplined, performance-driven environments (e.g., military service or similarly structured settings).
• Exposure to commercial, operational, analytical, or customer-facing roles.
• Experience using data, analytics, digital tools, or AI-enabled solutions to support decision-making.
• Comfort working in complex, matrixed organizations.

Developmental Opportunities:

• Exposure to senior leadership.
• Cross-functional rotations.
• Mentorship and coaching.
• Potential placement into full-time commercial roles upon program completion.

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MongoDB is building a world-class team in North America to create tooling that helps customers modernize their applications and migrate their data from legacy relational databases to MongoDB in real-time. As companies modernise legacy workloads and data ecosystems, they are increasingly drawn to the flexibility and scalability of the document model. The tools developed by the Code Generation and Data Migration team are critical in this journey, helping customers with schema modeling, code generation, initial data loads, and continuous data synchronization.

We're looking for a Senior Engineer with a strong background in computer science fundamentals, systems design, experience in the Java ecosystem, streaming systems, and data-intensive applications to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and optimizing the underlying data structures, algorithms, and database interactions that power our generative AI platform, code generation and migration tools. This involves crafting sophisticated orchestration layers, robust integration points, and high-performance data systems that seamlessly connect and leverage advanced AI capabilities for code generation and  building a sophisticated data migration suite using a modern technology stack, which includes Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Debezium, and React.You will work on critical components that ensure the scalability, efficiency, and reliability of our services, collaborating closely with AI researchers, product management and other engineers to design and implement cutting-edge products that solve complex customer challenges.

This role will be based out of North America in the PST and MST zones only.

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• 2+ years of  engineering experience in backend systems, distributed systems, or core platform development
• Experience in one or several of Java, Rust, C/C++, and/or Python, with a strong understanding of systems-level programming, memory management, and performance tuning
• Experience with streaming data platforms such as Apache Kafka and Change Data Capture (CDC) tools like Debezium
• Experience with relational data modeling and hands-on experience with at least one SQL database (Postgres, MySQL, etc)
• Exposure to client-side technologies such as JavaScript and React is a plus
• Good understanding of algorithms, data structures and their time and space complexity
• Curiosity, a positive attitude, and a drive to continue learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with cloud-native distributed systems (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Experience with NoSQL databases and understanding of their trade-offs is great, but not required. We'll teach you NoSQL
• Contributions to relevant open-source projects

Position Expectations

• Contribute high-quality, well-tested backend code to the data migration engine and core components of our generative AI orchestration platform
• Collaborate effectively with Product Management, AI researchers and machine learning engineers and designers to build and deliver on the product roadmap
• Work to develop robust and efficient backend services that orchestrate AI functionalities
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and architectural challenges in our systems, particularly within data flow and orchestration
• Participate actively in code reviews to enforce best practices and patterns
• Help troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in our distributed systems
• Give and solicit feedback on technical design documents and pull requests
• Perform tasks related to process such as CI/CD, quality, testing, etc 

Success Measures

Within the first three months, you will have:

• Familiarize yourself with the MongoDB database and aggregation language
• Familiarize yourself with the backend tech stack including Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka
• Set up software development infrastructure (tech stack, build tools, etc) to enable development using the relevant tech stacks
• Started collaborating with your peers and contributed to code reviews

Within six months, you will have:

• Familiarised yourself with the rest of our the application modernization tool stack
• Delivered at least one large scale feature that spans the entire tech stack
• Reviewed and contributed to scope and technical design documents

Within 12 months, you will have:

• Become a key contributor to our backend stack, capable of taking on complex features independently
• Helped recruit and interview new members of the team
• Collaborated effectively with other teams at MongoDB on cross-functional projects

About MongoDB

MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform—the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market—helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers—including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups—relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. 

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

REQ ID: 425547

ABOUT THIESS

Thiess, originating in Australia in 1933, is now a $4 billion global organization focusing on sustainable resource solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering consulting. With 12,000 employees, we are committed to creating lasting value for our clients and leading the way toward a more sustainable future.

We are a movement spearheading a journey towards a more sustainable future, and North America is a crucial part of it. Our unique business approach to contract mining currently makes our services available in the United States and Canada. In the US, we operate in Salt Lake City, Utah, Colorado, and the Intermountain West region. In Canada, our services are available in Sudbury, Greater Ontario, and the Northern Ontario region. We are also expanding to other states and areas in both countries.

Please get to know us better by watching the following videos about Our Purpose and Our Values!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Electrical Maintenance Planner supports mining operations by optimizing equipment reliability by planning, scheduling, and coordinating electrical maintenance tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and managing parts inventory to minimize downtime. Working in alignment with OEM specifications, the role focuses on improving equipment availability, reducing unplanned downtime, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning & Scheduling

• Oversee electrical maintenance planning
• Identify potential work using an effective condition monitoring program and financial package-based work programs and provide guidance and support to the project teams
• Develop weekly agreed maintenance plans using equipment strategies to facilitate maximum production and minimize downtime and costs to meet plant availability and reliability targets  
• Align other maintenance activities such as defects and breakdown repairs with periodic maintenance and provide updates on a weekly basis 
• Develop a recommended and optimized bill of materials for the various standard jobs employed under the maintenance strategy 

Finance and Commercial

• Ensure that work planned is completed within the allowed budget and resources by cost effective use of resources to maintain and service infrastructure 
• Assist with the procurement and freight of parts and services and ensure full reliability of parts and equipment is retained while stored, only using approved suppliers and hire equipment 
• Maintain accurate and effective costing reporting as well as support documentation and ensure all completed work orders are closed out 
• Effectively use the company’s financial package to produce, review and maintain equipment lists and contracts and raise work orders for all maintenance activities 
•  Coordinate warranty claims and ensure warranty forms are lodged with OEMs for components and repairs using approved warranty processes and site documentation 
• Identify project-based opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs to increase effectiveness and efficiency by eliminating repetitive, costly or low-value work 

Maintenance & Reliability

• Utilize predictive maintenance processes to raise re-work requests and organize any additional maintenance requirements 
• Ensure all materials, parts, personnel, tools, permits and equipment is available for execution when required by the plan   
• Review and audit electrical repairs and services to ensure compliance with site maintenance schemes  
• Review and report on planning and scheduling, equipment reliability and maintenance department performance 

Health, Safety, Environment and Community

• Assist in the implementation and compliance of HSE plans to ensure safe and sustainable mobile plant and ancillary equipment 
• Provide expert advice in all incident investigations to ensure the root causes are identified and that all the required documentation is reported. If applicable, play an active role in implementing corrective actions in consultation with relevant parties 
• Constantly look to identify hazards and risks through regular inspections, audits, and behavioral observations as per HSE targets and take corrective actions where required 

Relationship Management

• Liaise with all internal stakeholders to enhance coordination between the maintenance department, mine leadership, and client groups and minimize interruptions to operations by maintaining strong working relationships with relevant personnel 
• Communicate detailed maintenance plans for scheduled maintenance to maintenance department, mine leadership, and client groups on a weekly basis 
• Coordinate with the offsite maintenance planners to ensure the best business outcomes are achieved 
• Promote prosperous healthy client relationships to network and identify new business opportunities 
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Minimum of 3 years’ planning experience in electrical planning for mining maintenance activities to include power distribution, large industrial motors and associated control systems 
• Strong knowledge of fixed plant/mobile maintenance processing and associated maintenance processes in a surface mine operation 
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems within fixed plant or mobile assets 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fixed plant equipment maintenance – crushing, material handling, mill/processing- or mobile maintenance equipment (haul trucks, excavators, drillers, support equipment)  
• Surface mining experience 
• Expertise in predictive and preventative maintenance techniques 
• Experience with resource allocation and optimizing maintenance workforce efficiency 
• Familiar with Office 365, including strong Excel skills and MS Project skills 
• SAP software experience required 
• Use of Cat SIS and other OEM parts manuals 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while being self-motivated and proactive 
• Ability to analyze equipment and processing performance data to identify trends and improvement areas 
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 
• Valid US Driver’s License 
• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess 
• Must be fluent in the English language 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work involves walking, standing, and climbing stairs or ladders to access field areas, equipment, and offices throughout the site
• May occasionally require bending, kneeling, or reaching to collect samples, perform inspections, or access workspaces
• Must be able to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle or working at a computer
• Must maintain sufficient visual acuity and depth perception to operate vehicles and safely navigate active mining or construction environments
•  Work is conducted in both office and outdoor site environments, with potential exposure to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold, and uneven terrain
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, and high-visibility clothing when in designated areas
• Must be physically capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

EDUCATION 

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Training and/or experience in maintenance management and/or maintenance planning processes preferred
• Vocational training in mechanics, engineering, or related field preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

• Culture: Work within a values-driven organization that prioritizes safety, discovery, accountability, respect, and empowerment
• Allowances: Site allowances, including accommodation, meals, and travel considerations
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and participation in 401k plan with company matching. Medical benefits include private health insurance with premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family 
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions  
• Development: Access to ongoing learning, development, and career advancement opportunities within Thiess’ global network
• PTO, Paid Holidays  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe every day: employees, families and society. We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses
• Roster & Schedule: This role follows a ​Monday-Friday​ schedule. Additional hours may be required to meet business needs 
  • One week onsite (M-TH) One week remote (M-TH) 
• Pay Range: $110,000-$130,000 USD Annual salary (DOE)  + discretionary annual bonus
• Travel: This role requires approximately 50% travel to project sites. Travel frequency may vary by business needs 

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Company Overview

Hankook Tire & Technology is a global leader in high-performance tire manufacturing, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. As  the world’s seventh-largest tire producer,  Hankook operates advanced manufacturing facilities and offices in North America, including its U.S. headquarters in downtown Nashville, TN, and a state-of-the-art production plant in Clarksville, TN. The company delivers innovative tire solutions for passenger vehicles, trucks, motorsports, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide.

• Global Innovation: Pioneering innovative technologies and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities for internal mobility, leadership development, and continued learning.
• Employee-Focused Benefits: Competitive health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid time off, ten paid holidays per year and employee discounts on tires.
• Inclusive Culture: Committed to diversity, teamwork, and sustainability

Position Identification

• Job Title – Commercial Territory Manager – Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, El Paso, Texas
• Job Function - Sales
• Report to – Truck & Bus Regional Director – West Region

Job Purpose

As Hankook Tire’s brand awareness grows, it is an exciting time to join our sales team as a Territory Manager representing one of the fastest growing tire brands in America.  The Territory Manager strives to achieve assigned territory sales goals through partnerships with tire wholesalers, distributors and dealers. This position is responsible for all dealer & fleet sales, support, education, and marketing of all Truck & Bus tires in their assigned territories. Ensure territory achieves assigned Market Share goals as measured in each stat by USTMA data. The commerical territory manager is also responsible for being the "Regional Expert" on all TB matters as requested by Executive Management or Regional Director at the instruction of the Commercial Director.

Key Accountabilities

• Primarily responsible for building and maintaining business relationships with dealer and fleet customers in an assigned territory, and track sales activity after completion of each call
• Schedules planned in advance to ensure an agenda is set for each call and ensure any issues are identified for timely resolution
• Support customers through the sales and purchase process while handling the administration of - but not limited to: Pricing, Category Tire Orders (TB), Warranty Adjustments, Credits, Special Discount Requests, Product Testing, Product Training, Track sales toward AVB and GIB goals
• Required to plan and execute allocation of work time in the field with servicing commercial dealers, wholesale dealers, dealer sales personnel, and fleet accounts
• Plan, schedule and participate in special events, expositions, product training, trade shows, dealer or fleet meetings as agreed to by management
• Serve as a regional representative for all TB matters as assigned by management
• Prospect new commercial dealers in collaboration with other Territory Managers and Regional Directors
• Enter tire performance data for analysis by TB Marketing
• Any other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management

Core Competancies

• Strong communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Business acumen
• Business planning skills
• Consultative selling skills
• Self-starter with a strong independent work ethic
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite of products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years’ experience in sales, with strong preference for candidates who have tire industry experience
• Ability to travel 50% - 75% of the time required
• Experience with Excel and CRM tools required
• Must currently reside within the territory

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Customer Experience Solutions Specialist | Hawthorne Residential Partners 

Location: Remote  

Customer Experience Solutions Specialist | Position Summary  

The Customer Experience Solutions Specialist (CX Solutions Specialist) plays a key role in shaping and executing the strategy for our core front-of-house technology platforms and CX programs. This position enhances the resident experience and improves operational efficiency across our communities. Leveraging expertise in multifamily technology, data-driven insights, and technical acumen, this role optimizes customer-facing platforms to deliver a superior, people-first resident journey. Additionally, this role helps shape Hawthorne’s voice of customer programs, CRM, survey strategies, and reputation management platforms. 
 

Customer Experience Solutions Specialist |  Job Functions 

Product Strategy 
 

• Develop and optimize Hawthorne’s key technology platforms to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. 

• Drive product enhancements by prioritizing business needs and staying up to date with the most current product updates and features.  

• Own the product roadmap for CX platforms, including prioritization, timelines, and feature rollout 

• Translate operational and customer needs into clear product requirements and enhancements 

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve system adoption across teams 

Customer Insights 

• Manage survey and reputation strategies and platforms to generate actionable CX insights. 
• Drive the collection, analysis, and sharing of customer insights to shape strategy and product development. 

• Monitor trends across feedback channels to proactively identify system gaps or friction points 

• Partner with teams to turn insights into actionable improvements within CX platforms 

Technical Expertise 

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for CX platforms (Knock, RentCafe, etc.) 

• Develop a deep understanding of our customer-facing platforms and technology ecosystem to ensure a holistic approach to customer experience. 

• Oversee system configuration, setup, and ongoing optimization 

• Troubleshoot, analyze and develop CX platforms to ensure optimal performance. 

• Lead, train, and participate in technology pilots that support our CX vision. 

• Respond to and troubleshoot requests submitted through the ticketing system, providing timely resolutions and support across customer experience platforms 

Data & Insights 

• Analyze and report on technology pilots, issues, and CX projects. 

• Oversee the setup and pilots of CX technologies.  

Collaboration: 

• Work closely with operations, digital marketing, software, and training departments to ensure the success of product operations. 

• Manage relationships with vendor partners, ensuring they meet the strategic goals and timelines. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred but not required. 

• Experience: 5+ years in software, operations, or Multifamily services. 

• Analytical & Technical Proficiency: Skilled in data analysis, with technical knowledge of CX platforms and operational systems such as Yardi or Rent Cafe CRM to translate insights into strategic action. 

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep commitment to understanding and advocating for residents’ needs, behaviors, and expectations. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to executive teams and engaging cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Cross-functional collaboration skills: Experience leading without direct authority. 

Benefits That Matter  

When you join our team, you’re stepping into a culture built around growth, wellbeing, and genuine care for our people. We’re committed to helping you thrive—professionally, personally, and financially.  

Here’s what you can look forward to:  

Personal & Financial Benefits  

• Enjoy Your Time Off: Start with 22 days of vacation, sick, and personal time. 

• Make an Impact: Enjoy 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually. 

• Recharge & Celebrate:  

• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday of your choice  

• 8 hours off to celebrate your birthday 

• Future Planning: Company 401(k) match to support your financial goals. 

• Financial Wellness Reimbursement: Resources to support your long-term financial health. 

• Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing great talent to the team. 

• Exclusive Discounts: Access to savings at over 1 million retailers and Hawthorne guest suite discounts. 

Personal & Professional Development 

• Comprehensive Onboarding: Feel supported and prepared from day one. 

• Ongoing Learning: Tailored training programs to help you grow your skills and career. 

• Career Pathing: Clear, defined progression opportunities. 

• Hawthorne Cares Fund: Financial assistance available for unexpected emergencies. 

• Celebrate Success: Participate in annual Sales Rally events and contests. 

• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your continued learning. 

Health & Wellness Benefits 

• Medical & Vision: Comprehensive plans designed for peace of mind. 

• Dental & Life Insurance: 100% company-paid coverage. 

• Paid Family Leave: Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave so you can focus on what matters most. 

• 24/7/365 Telehealth Access: Connect with doctors anytime, anywhere. 

• Wellness Incentives: Earn rewards for taking care of your health. 

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plan: Added protection for life’s unexpected moments. 

• Leave Bank: Additional paid time off during medical emergencies or natural disasters. 

• Fitness Reimbursement: Cash toward your gym or fitness membership. 

• Mental Wellness Tools: Free premium health and wellness subscriptions (a $450 value). 

• New Parent Perk: One year of free diapers for growing families.* 

About Hawthorne 

Hawthorne Residential Partners is a leading multifamily real estate management company headquartered in Greensboro, NC. We are proudly ranked among the Top 50 largest multifamily management companies in the United States, managing more than 64,000 apartment homes across 275+ properties and overseeing $12.5+ billion in assets throughout the Southeast, Florida, and Texas. 

Hawthorne is nationally recognized for operational excellence and resident satisfaction and is currently ranked #1 in resident satisfaction among NMHC Top 50 Managers, holding the highest score of any Division I management firm in the country. Guided by our “Live It” culture to leave people better than we found them, we are committed to delivering exceptional living experiences through thoughtful execution and strong performance at every level of the organization. 

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a Director of Product Cost Strategy and Forecasting to lead the development and execution of the company’s product cost architecture and forecasting systems. This leader will own the methodologies, tools, and processes that enable Kairos Power to estimate and forecast the cost of its reactor systems, fuel, salt, and supporting infrastructure with accuracy, transparency, and consistency. These cost insights will directly inform corporate forecasting, pricing, contracting, and investment decisions as the company transitions from demonstration to commercial deployment.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Director of Product Cost Strategy and Forecasting will collaborate closely with the Director of FP&A, Cost Accounting Manager, and technical leaders across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. The role requires exceptional cross-functional coordination and the ability to bridge technical, financial, and operational disciplines. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with a practical understanding of engineered systems and manufacturing economics to drive predictable, competitive, and continuously improving product costs across Kairos Power’s programs.

Responsibilities

Forecasting and Methodology

• In close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, support and coach the relevant technology teams and cost owners in the development of an enterprise-wide cost forecasting framework that integrates engineering, manufacturing, and financial data to inform planning, pricing, and contracting decisions
• Develop and maintain parameterized cost models across major domains—including salt, fuel, reactor hardware, construction, and shared infrastructure—ensuring transparency, traceability, and consistency in assumptions and data sources.
• Define and document cost estimation methodologies, inputs, and governance processes to ensure alignment with corporate forecasting and investor-facing financial models.
• Establish and manage a regular forecasting cadence synchronized with company planning cycles, enabling leadership to make data-driven investment, pricing, and contracting decisions.
• Work closely with Engineering and other technical cost owners to ensure assumptions are well-documented, realistic, and consistently applied across systems, serving as both a coach and partner in developing cost maturity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and FP&A to ensure cost forecasts directly inform budgeting, scenario analysis, and long-range financial planning.
• Work with the Cost Accounting Manager to reconcile forecasts against actuals, perform root-cause variance analyses, and refine assumptions based on observed performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to identify and track cost drivers, anticipate future cost impacts, and inform design and sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with the Strategy team and FP&A to align product cost models with corporate pro forma, techno-economic, and investor-facing analyses.
• Foster strong communication and data-sharing practices across disciplines to ensure a unified understanding of cost structure, risk, and opportunity.

Insights and Decision Support

• Develop learning-curve and scaling frameworks that quantify expected cost improvements across successive product generations and manufacturing expansions.
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess the impact of design changes, production scaling, introduction of new capabilities, and supply-chain dynamics on total cost.
• Analyze cost trends, anomalies, and one-time events to distinguish between structural and transient cost drivers.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to drive cost reduction, operational efficiency, and improved market competitiveness.
• Support internal pricing and contracting discussions by confirming that proposed pricing and commercial terms align with established cost targets and financial assumptions, and by quantifying impacts when they do not.

Reporting and Communication

• Develop and maintain reporting tools that clearly communicate cost forecasts, trends, and key drivers to executive leadership.
• Translate complex cost analyses into concise and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, summaries, and visualizations that convey cost performance, forecast accuracy, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure cost transparency in internal and customer-facing reporting, including support for cost-plus and open-book contracting frameworks.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting, and Strategy to maintain consistent cost narratives across internal and external communications.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a small team responsible for product cost forecasting and analysis, providing mentorship, structure, and technical direction.
• Foster a culture of rigor, transparency, and continuous improvement in cost modeling and forecast accuracy, aligned with the Kairos Power culture and mission.
• Establish clear development paths for team members as the cost forecasting function expands to support commercial deployment.
• Collaborate with leaders across Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to reinforce shared ownership of cost outcomes and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Encourage innovation in modeling methods, data integration, and visualization to enhance both accuracy and usability of cost information.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering, Corporate Finance or related discipline required; advanced degree in Engineering or Corporate Finance preferred
• 10+ years of experience in cost forecasting, cost engineering, or manufacturing finance, including a minimum of five years in a leadership role
• Experience at a manufacturer or hardware developer within the past five years
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and managing cost forecasting systems for complex engineered products or large-scale manufacturing programs.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in developing detailed cost and financial models are essential.
• The role requires the ability to integrate technical, operational, and financial data to support decision-making, along with exceptional communication skills and experience presenting to executive stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Oracle and advanced Excel modeling capability are expected.
• Candidates must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• An advanced degree in business administration, engineering, data science, economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Candidates with extensive experience leading progressively responsible roles in cost estimation, product cost management, or manufacturing economics will be strongly preferred, particularly those who have built or scaled cost forecasting functions in complex manufacturing or capital project environments.
• Experience in clean energy, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or other capital-intensive project environments is highly valuable.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, variance analysis, and open-book or cost-plus contracting models is preferred.
• Familiarity with learning-curve modeling, sensitivity analysis, and cost scaling methodologies is an advantage.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as Python, Power BI, or Tableau is desirable.
• Candidates with demonstrated success leading cross-functional cost management initiatives and influencing decision-making in dynamic, fast-paced organizations will be especially well suited for this role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team and proven team player working with various teams
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Physical Demands

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions

Travel

• If candidate not physically located in Albuquerque, NM, travel is up to 20-30% 

Additional Requirements

• Requires occasional working weekends
• Requires occasional schedule flexibility
• Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

The salary for this position is $209,400 to $261,800 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role. 

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Job Summary 

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Operator to support our plant operations and testing team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and deployment of the company’s engineering testing capabilities including assembly, maintenance and operation of large-scale hardware and equipment. This role will require the individual to start and work on-site in Albuquerque, NM for approximately 2 years in preparation for our operation in Oak Ridge, TN. Long-term, this individual may have the opportunity to transition and support operations on-site at our facility in Oak Ridge, TN. The ideal candidate takes pride in his/her hands-on work, organizational skills, has experience in 24/7 plant or large-scale testing operations, and will ultimately contribute to the training and transfer of knowledge/key learnings between operators at each location.

Responsibilities 

• Assembles and installs process and auxiliary equipment into assigned facilities. Frequently uses heavy equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, and overhead hoists to support installation. 
• Commissions, operates, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Prepares, reviews and executes system and component level commissioning, operating and maintenance procedures.
• Performs acceptance testing following new equipment installation including hydrostatic, pneumatic, I/O checks, and electrical component calibrations checks.
• Supports day-to-day operations of the assigned facility including startup, monitor, and shutdown processes and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs chemistry sampling and analysis using standardized analytical instruments and procedures.
• Monitors equipment performance by interpreting and trending process parameters. Takes corrective action to place malfunctioning equipment in a safe state.
• Performs minor preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to include filter replacements, equipment cleaning, and consumable replacements.
• Performs equipment troubleshooting as necessary.
• Perform Lockout-Tagout of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Reviews and executes hazardous operations per standardized operating procedures.
• Assists engineering staff to execute the R&D test program.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• Associate or Bachelors degree in an Engineering Technology program or equivalent or 2+ years of experience as a plant operator or technician (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, chemicals, power plant, military, or similar backgrounds are highly desired)
• Ability to start and work on-site at the Albuquerque, NM site for approximately 2 years to develop in-depth understanding of company’s large-scale hardware, equipment, and processes
• Ability and willingness to transition between Kairos Power sites in support of operations work and process development, including opportunity to potentially transition to support on-site operations at our future facility in Oakridge, TN
• Ability to understand and follow technical procedures
• Ability and interest in being cross trained and learning different processes to perform other jobs as needed
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials in PPE including full-face respirator and Tyvek suit
• Familiarity with basic hand tools
• Mechanically inclined with an ability to operate plant equipment, hands-on experience with plant equipment and operations desired
• Experience with Instrumentation and Controls systems
• Computer skills including spreadsheet use
• Ability to communicate with others effectively
• Ability to read P&ID and mechanical/electrical drawings
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Always works in a safe and compliant manner
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, and issues

Physical Conditions 

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams 

Environmental Conditions

• Shop floor environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Evaluated heights
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include full-face respirator, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, and non-permeable suit
• Handling of Beryllium (Be)

Travel 

• Some travel may be required, 5% or less

Certification  

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification 

Additional Requirements   

• Requires occasional overtime
• Requires occasional working weekends
• Requires occasional schedule flexibility
• Requires occasional working 2nd shift, beginning at 7:00pm local time
• Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines 

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