EarthScope Consortium ยท 1 month ago
Senior Program Manager Global Networks
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $190K/yr
15+ years expEarthScope Consortium is dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education. The Senior Program Manager Global Networks oversees the NSF-funded Global Seismographic Network and the NASA-funded Global GNSS Network, ensuring optimal network performance and data quality while managing complex projects and collaborating with stakeholders.
Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical leadership and oversight in the development and evolution of EarthScope programs
Oversees Programs and associated projects with accepted project management practices to manage Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Risk with appropriate change controls
Provides support for and interacts with the appropriate advisory committees, which have oversight of the EarthScope programs
Represents their EarthScope group and other activities in the EarthScope Consortium Board of Directors meetings along with the relevant Advisory Committee Chairpersons
Interacts with the EarthScope CEO and other Senior Managers to ensure effective and efficient collaboration between their program responsibilities and other EarthScope programs
Provides advice and guidance to other program/project managers. May supervise one or more Program Managers
Where appropriate, interacts with international organizations and like-minded programs to build collaboration and coordination on objectives of mutual interest
In coordination with and with approval of the EarthScope CEO and Senior Management, pursues external funding for program support, sustainment, and advancement
Prepares the annual and multi-year program plans and budgets as well as Supplemental Funding requests and required supporting documentation
Responsible for program property and equipment to ensure proper use, care, and storage
Prepares periodic status reports, as requested
Coordinates the acquisition of equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support their program
Reviews and approves invoices for payment in accordance with EarthScope policies
Guides and encourages technology development to improve the technological resources available to their program
Serves as the EarthScope Technical Representative overseeing contracts and subawards, as appropriate
Provides oversight of programmatic policies, procedures, instruction manuals, and field training materials
Represents EarthScope and their program, as appropriate and relevant, with external stakeholders
Works with members of the EarthScope community to ensure the availability, quantity, and quality of program resources and capabilities meet research needs
Organizes program representation at national and international meetings
Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business
Directs and sets priorities for a large team of engineers and project managers, which may require supervision of staff
Provides leadership for obtaining new and negotiating existing resources required for programmatic priorities with appropriate functional managers in coordination with other program managers for partial resource requirements
Seeks out direction when needed from the Vice President or peers and is expected to independently identify and resolve most issues
Actively participates in matters of major operational impact to the organization
Takes calculated risks with consultation from other experts, the VP, and Senior Management
Fosters a professional culture using strong interpersonal skills
Communicates clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in science, engineering, or other related fields
At least fifteen (15) years of professional experience in managerial and technical positions
Demonstrated geophysical field, instrumentation, and scientific or technical applications expertise
Preferred
At least twelve (12) years of experience in technical or engineering Project/Program management
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or professional education in Project management
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision
Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
403(b) Plan with Company Match
Life Insurance
PTO, Paid Holidays
Company
EarthScope Consortium
EarthScope Consortium is a new organization formed by the merger of UNAVCO and IRIS. Operator of the GAGE and SAGE Facilities. #NSFfunded
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Annie Zaino
Engineering Manager - NOTA International/EPIC Operations
Maggie Burke, MA, SPHR, SHRM-CP
Chief Administrative Officer (CFAO)
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