Full-Time

Business Operations Program Manager

Posted on 12/17/2024

Antora Energy

Antora Energy

51-200 employees

Provides zero-carbon heat and power solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$119k - $141kAnnually

Mid

San Jose, CA, USA

Work location is onsite in San Jose, CA.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Environmental, Political Science, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in business operations, project/program management, or process improvement.
  • Strong program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
  • High initiative and ability to take ownership of tasks with minimal guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, including strong writing and presentation abilities.
  • Experience leading discussions, managing stakeholder expectations, and collaborating across teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
  • Flexibility to work on tasks of varying scope, from minor administrative tasks to large-scale initiatives.
  • Familiar with managing insurance portfolios or working with risk management in a corporate setting.
  • Knowledge of IRA tax credits or experience working with tax compliance programs.
  • Experience developing and managing ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) programs.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the organization's insurance portfolio to mitigate risks and ensure adequate coverage.
  • Collaborate with insurance broker to secure appropriate coverage based on needs and risk and serve as company conduit of information to and from broker.
  • Assess risks with Antora team members to inform insurance portfolio.
  • Support the definition and implementation of an IRA tax credit compliance program.
  • Coordinate with legal team to interpret tax guidance for Antora’s projects and products.
  • Support development, implementation, and management of a compliance program to ensure Antora meets tax credit guidance.
  • Develop compliance communication resources and establish clear communication channels to ensure company compliance (internal and external stakeholders).
  • Lead development of our emerging ESG program.
  • Set-up an internal ESG committee to implement Antora’s ESG roadmap.
  • Work with Antora investors to calculate Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions & maintain future tracking system.
  • Collaborate internally with stakeholders to draw attention to the ESG program and capture ESG activities inline with the roadmap.
  • Develop and maintain organizational policies to ensure compliance, consistency, and adherence to industry standards.
  • Draft and review policies in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate policy review and approval processes.
  • Communicate policy changes to the relevant teams.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and optimize workflows.
  • Identify areas for improvement through process analysis.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement process enhancements.
  • Monitor and measure the impact of process changes.
  • Conduct regular reviews to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Antora Energy focuses on providing zero-carbon industrial heat and power through renewable energy solutions. The company uses thermal energy storage to convert excess solar and wind electricity into heat, which is stored in carbon blocks. These thermal batteries can deliver heat or electricity on demand, reaching temperatures up to 1500°C. Antora Energy's business model revolves around producing and selling these thermal batteries to heavy industries, such as manufacturing and processing plants, that need large amounts of heat and power. This approach helps industries reduce their carbon emissions while offering a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels. Antora Energy aims to support the decarbonization of heavy industries, tapping into a significant market opportunity in the transition to cleaner energy sources.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$214M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

134%

2 year growth

361%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Antora Energy received $14.5 million to commercialize its thermal battery technology.
  • Partnership with Con Edison supports New York's clean heat and power goals.
  • Named a Best Workplace for Innovators, highlighting a strong team and mission-first culture.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from startups like Exowatt could threaten Antora's market share.
  • Reliance on partnerships, such as with Con Edison, may pose strategic risks.
  • Investment in new San Jose space could strain financial resources if growth falters.

What makes Antora Energy unique

  • Antora Energy offers zero-carbon industrial heat and power, unlike traditional fossil fuels.
  • Their thermal energy storage uses excess solar and wind electricity for heating carbon blocks.
  • Antora's solution provides industrial process heat up to 1500°C, a unique capability.

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