Program Manager, Charging Infrastructure Partnerships at Ursus, Inc. in Foster City, CA

Job description

• PAY RANGE: $45 - $55/hr.
• DURATION: 6 Months
• This role sits within the Charging Infrastructure team, part of the broader Fleet Operations organization. In this role, you will support charging infrastructure partnerships to develop and execute sourcing strategies for charging sites and services needed to support a fleet of robotaxis. This includes identifying and vetting charging providers, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships to support the build-out of a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable charging network.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of charging sites with key internal stakeholders by leading internal cross-functional reviews and leadership approval processes
• Maintain relationships with charging infrastructure partners, serving as a point of contact for day-to-day site and commercial matters
• Assist in contract negotiations with charging providers and own post-signature contract management
• Help to build cost models and track total cost of ownership to support partnership decisions
• Support reporting and dashboarding for contracting and site status

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, partnerships, vendor management, or charging/EV infrastructure projects
• Ability to coordinate across stakeholders and present clear, concise recommendations in leadership-ready presentations
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
• Organizational skills to manage and track partnership and contract details
• Desire to use AI to improve efficiency in internal processes
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field
• Experience engaging with EVSE suppliers or charging site development providers

Skills

Required

• Communication skills
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Self-starter

Benefits

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• Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.