Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · 1 month ago
Program Manager, New York Fashion Innovation Center
Troy, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expRensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a leading technological research university in the United States, and they are seeking a Program Manager for the New York Fashion Innovation Center. The Program Manager will lead operational and project management activities, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and within scope while collaborating with various stakeholders across academia, industry, and government.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage detailed project plans for all NYFIC initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and budgets are met
Establish and monitor program processes, policies, and standards to ensure efficiency and accountability
Identify risks, resolve issues, and adjust plans to keep projects on track
Oversee grant awardee projects to ensure compliance with state requirements
Track NYFIC activities, spending, and metrics; prepare quarterly and annual progress reports for NY State and internal use
Track conflicts of interest and their handling
Facilitate communication and collaboration across NYFIC’s consortium partners (RPI, HVTP, FIT, Made X Hudson, SUNY Morrisville, Field to Fiber) to coordinate working groups, integrate team activities, and manage scheduling and conflict resolution
Plan and manage NYFIC events (e.g., annual meeting) to advance program objectives and increase public visibility
Coordinate logistics, communications, and follow-up with internal and external stakeholders
Monitor program budgets, reimbursements, and financial compliance in coordination with the Business Administrator
Maintain records, participant lists, and tracking systems to ensure program transparency and continuity
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of staff, students, and grantees
Manage student assistants and ensure alignment of their work with program needs
Support faculty and consortium members in drafting and submitting research and funding proposals
Respond to inquiries, manage internal communications, and maintain administrative correspondence
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, management, or a related field
Three (3)+ years of related & progressively responsible experience, including project management
Strong project management skills: ability to create work plans, manage budgets, and ensure accountability
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse constituencies including academia, government, and industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation and professional correspondence
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (MS Office, Google Suite, project management software)
Analytical skills to track progress, evaluate data, and measure impact
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
Preferred
Experience in fashion, textiles, or related supply chains
Experience managing interdisciplinary research or innovation projects
Experience working with faculty, students, and industry partners
Benefits
Top notch employee health and retirement benefits
Generous paid time off program
Tuition remission
Opportunities for career growth
Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
Comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan
Company
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is America’s first technological research university.
Founded in 2012Troy, New York, USA
1001-5000 employees
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