Manager, Commercial Program Management
Kairos Power
| Company | Kairos Power |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Alameda |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Company Overview
Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables. Job Summary
The Manager, Commercial Program Management supports the execution of strategic commercial and partnership initiatives from concept to measurable business outcomes. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Commercial Initiatives, this role collaborates closely with the Commercial, Strategy, Licensing, and Technology teams to drive business-critical partnerships, ensure alignment across functions, and deliver results that advance Kairos Power’s mission and commercial objectives.
Responsibilities
Program Management
Lead the end-to-end commercial program execution lifecycle for assigned initiatives, including supporting commercial leadership in defining objectives, establishing timelines, allocating resources, and establishing program management frameworks
Clearly understand assigned programs’ objectives, commitments and timelines and facilitate the company’s management and timely completion of milestones
Collaborate with leadership to set priorities, monitor key performance indicators, and prepare regular reports on initiative status and impact
Proactively identify and mitigate risks, and appropriately escalating to leadership as needed, to ensure commercial program success
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication
Foster effective communication and alignment across internal teams and external stakeholders
Coordinate cross-functional meetings and deliver clear, actionable program updates to leadership and executives
Anticipate and resolve conflicts or barriers to program success through timely issue escalation and resolution
Proposal and Business Opportunity Development
Lead the proposal development process from opportunity identification through submission, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Collaborate with internal teams to develop compelling, data-driven proposals that strengthen Kairos Power’s market position
Partnership Development and Management
Support the creation, implementation, and optimization of partnership programs aligned with Kairos Power’s business goals and mission
Maintain and strengthen relationships with customers and partners through data-driven insights and proactive engagement
Evaluate customer and partner feedback to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
Strategic Alignment and Initiative Coordination
Partner with Commercial and Strategy teams to ensure initiatives are structured effectively to achieve intended outcomes
Provide input on strategic planning and prioritization to align initiatives with organizational goals
CRM Optimization and Data Management
Partner with internal stakeholders to enhance CRM functionality, ensuring data quality, user adoption, and system effectiveness
Develop and implement CRM-related processes to support customer engagement, business development, and partnership management
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field of study with a Masters in Business related field of study is preferred
5+ years of experience in program management, project management, customer/partner management or a related field
Experience in the energy sector is preferred, relevant experience from directly within the nuclear energy industry is a plus
Demonstrated success in building strong cross-functional relationships and influencing outcomes through collabora
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