Committee Manager - Aerospace Standards

About the role

The Committee Manager - Aerospace Standards plays a vital role in driving the success of SAE’s global standards development efforts. This role involves managing the work of assigned technical committees, supporting both virtual and in-person committee meetings, leading technical committee meetings, and collaborating with internal and external partners to promote the work of SAE technical committees.

Responsibilities

• Manage the work of assigned technical committees, ensuring the successful development, maintenance, and publication of SAE standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison to committee leadership and members, facilitating communication, providing guidance on policy and process, and delivering training as needed.
• Support both virtual and in-person committee meetings, working closely with the Standards Operations Specialist to plan logistics and coordinate schedules.
• Lead technical committee meetings, representing SAE and facilitating productive discussions that advance committee objectives.
• Use metrics, industry knowledge, and committee data to assess committee health, identify growth opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across SAE—including product, content management, legal, marketing, and sales—to ensure efficient standards development from initiation to publication.
• Provide administrative oversight for SAE’s Standards Systems Groups and support committee use of SAE platforms, policies, and tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance committee operations and overall program efficiency.
• Hire, supervise, and assign work to editorial consultants and subcontractors as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, industry associations, and external organizations to support committee activities and strategic partnerships.
• Promote the work of SAE technical committees through presentations, industry engagement, and targeted outreach efforts.
• Assist in developing marketing strategies to advance committee visibility, participation, and usage of SAE standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and 4 years' (5+ years preferred) experience in managing committees/working with technical organizations or similar collaborative groups.
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while maintaining business and strategic interests.
• Strong reliability and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.
• Ability to assimilate technical information.

Qualifications

• Experience working in or with the aerospace industry.
• Experience in managing people (i.e., supervision, volunteerism).

Skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to engage with global industry leaders through up to 40% travel - including international destinations - to support and manage mission-critical technical committee meetings.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate travel commitments.