Senior Program Manager

Job Summary

The overall purpose of this position is to contribute to the growth of the portfolio by participating in new business activities. This individual also develops and executes the every-day business and administrative management of initiatives & projects. Working with staff and volunteers, the individual is responsible for advancing projects by providing overall coordination & management, ensuring that key project goals are met by performing research and analysis. The individual manages excellent coordination between project stakeholders, volunteer engagement; provide recommendations for the resolution of problems and implement the solutions. This role typically reports to the Society Executive Director and does not have any direct reports. The incumbent must have the ability to take lead and work with minimal supervision. The incumbent may also be requested to mentor other staff.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Logistics Management:

Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

Explore new opportunities and provide creative solutions

Defines the scope of the project in collaboration with the Executive Director

Creates and manages a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.

Determines the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project and creates forecasting requirements and annual budgets.

Develops review, and revise schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities

Writes reports on the project for management and for partners

Communicates with Partners as outlined in Partner agreements

Proactively determine problems and provide preventative solutions

Works with volunteers to ensure that material is generated in support of EMBS Project initiatives, outreach to potential partners, research of new opportunities and potential program partners, development and execution of events and program development / management.

Manage day to day logistics and activities of the projects in accordance with policies & procedures

Manage all related contractors ensuring that all obligations, deadlines are met.

Financial Tracking and reporting Management

Performs analysis and forecasting of revenue and expenses and report results to volunteer leadership o Provide future recommendations for improvements based on the analysis of the financial reports

Monitors and approves all budgeted project expenditures, cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/ bimonthly).

Manages all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures o Prepares financial reports and supporting documentation for funders and partners as outlined in funding agreements o Determines the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its competition.

Management of Communication & Marketing

Cultivate and manage relationships to increase visibility and bring in additional projects

Develops & implements a marketing and communications strategy for the assigned projects & programs.

Provides direction and support as well as contribute to written materials positively positioning the organization and its programs, including the website and social media outlets.

Develops and monitors performance metrics for various marketing strategies and communications vehicles.

Develops forms and records to document project activities

Sets up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured o Monitors the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project

Establishes a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project

Reviews the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Req

Work Experience

7-10 years related work experience Req

project management experience; Previous management-related association experience and a track record of successful project management experience Pref

Must have experience with financial reports for projects Req

Experience with Project Management Software (i.e. MS Project) Req

Experience with growing project portfolio Req

Skills and Requirements

Ability to multi-task and comfortable working under tight deadlines on both individual and team-based projects.

Proven ability to manage all related contractors ensuring that all obligations, deadlines are met.

Familiarity with Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) is desirable.

Familiarity with the PES Scope of Interest, the utility industry is desirable.

Ability to understand complex verbal and written user business requirements and translate those into well-written clear proposals, requirements and specifications documents & project plans.

Available for occasional travel to events and meetings. Estimate 4-6 times per year.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Strong skills in working with spreadsheet analysis & databases.

The individual must have excellent communication and motivational skills which will be used to enable and empower volunteer committee efforts in support of assigned projects.

Must be able to negotiate with and manage vendors.

Other Requirements:

As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

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Schedule: Full-time