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Job Overview for Program Manager:
In collaboration with staff and external technical representatives, this person is responsible for managing R&D projects while ensuring the overall review and support framework of the Project Team and Technical Committee (TC) represent the breadth of the R&D program and membership interests.
Responsibilities for Program Manager:
Essential Job Function
Develop requests for proposals and coordinate the proposal process with the project teams and contractors.
Facilitate the project team and contractor(s) to develop the technical work scope and specify project deliverables.
Develop all necessary documentation for internal processes to contract and fund the projects.
In conjunction with the project teams and contractors, conduct day-to-day management of all projects and project areas to which the incumbent is assigned to ensure project execution is on track with budgets, spending, execution, and implementation.
Review existing contracts and resolve contract issues as needed, in coordination with management, Counsel, and the project team.
Serve as the primary contact for technology development program contractors.
Obtain participation and commitments from key stakeholders, including the commitment of funding for projects and programs.
Prepare, distribute, and upload periodic contract status reports (e.g., project milestone achievements).
Advise project teams of complex contractual or significant contractor related issues.
Verify that project results meet contractual requirements and ensure the results are properly posted to facilitate member accessibility.
Act as staff liaison to Technical Committees/Project Areas/Project Teams
Assist the TC and/or Project Areas in the identification of projects for inclusion on the Funding Portal.
Partner with Research Coordinator to oversee planning and execution details of TC, Project Areas and Project Team meetings in accordance with meeting standards.
Lead communication among TC and/or the Project Area leadership to develop strategies to support, enable, and facilitate the execution of a successful research program.
Identify opportunities, develop proposals, and assist in strategies for co- funding from government or other industry related organizations. Coordinate Member cash and in-kind co-funding.
Assist in providing corporate-wide oversight of all technical program activities, including, the identification of emerging issues and problems, and the development of appropriate solutions.
Assist in the oversight, maintenance and archiving of all pertinent project and contract files.
Working with appropriate staff, coordinate, track, and assess all technology transfer efforts.
Lead communication among TC members and contractors to develop materials, presentations and deliver project results through active participation in the R&D Forums
Engage with other industry organizations to ensure related interests are coordinated.
Contribute to the development and/or execution of projects, as needed.
Qualifications for Program Manager:
At least two years' demonstrated project management ability
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with globally dispersed staff, members, and operators in a virtual environment.
Demonstrated oral and written skills with an exceptional ability to communicate and collaborate with staff, colleagues, Executive Assembly members and their technical representatives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key points, including development and refinement of presentations to native and non-native speakers.
Skillful working with a large and diverse body to reach consensus on complex issues.
Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks simultaneously, as well as a strong systems orientation and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with varying degrees of importance and sensitivity and deliver projects within tight deadlines.
Must have proficiency with Adobe, Microsoft Office 365 products and associated applications including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.