For entrepreneurs with a provocative vision for energy & IT; National Grid Partners is the only utility venture & innovation fund that taps into the global network of National Grid, accelerating companies with investment, innovation, incubation & business...
About the role
National Grid Partners is hiring a Manager as a core team member in delivering the NextGrid Alliance (NGA) initiative. This is a hybrid role based out of our Menlo Park, CA office. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 7-10 years of relevant experience in strategic partnerships, business development, venture, utility innovation, or related fields
- Experience managing senior executive relationships
- Utility, clean energy, grid technology, or adjacent infrastructure experience
- Business development, strategic partnerships, or ecosystem-building experience
- Experience working with startups, innovation programs, venture groups, or emerging technologies
- Strong consultative sales capabilities with electric and gas utilities
More about this role
National Grid Partners launched in 2018 as the corporate venture and innovation arm of National Grid, one of the world's largest investor-owned utilities. Since then, we've invested in over 50 startups that are making the power grid safer, cleaner, and smarter. Our team combines 100 years of investing experience and 125 years of utility operations.
National Grid Partners is hiring a Manager as a core team member in delivering the NextGrid Alliance (NGA) initiative. This is a hybrid role based out of our Menlo Park, CA office.
The Manager, NGA is responsible for supporting the strategic direction and growth of National Grid Partners’ global utility innovation network. The Manager, NGA will cultivate executive relationships across a subset of our 170 utility member base, identify opportunities to accelerate industry innovation, and create commercial pathways between utility members and National Grid Partners’ portfolio companies.
- Develop and lead yearlong working group thought forums on critical challenge areas facing National Grid and its utility peers – build curriculum, develop program, recruit speakers and attendees, and track impact;
- Account manage and deepen relationships...
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