Program Manager 2 - Electrical Engineering

About the role

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Seeking experienced Program Manager that will manage the ongoing grant-related activities of a medium to large university program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives
• Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives
• Directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation
• Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program
• Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives
• Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs
• Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration
• Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations
• May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience
• Experience will be considered in lieu of education; education will be considered in lieu of experience

Skills

• Project management
• Software applications
• Excellent task-management skills