Universities of Wisconsin · 4 hours ago
Open Source Program Manager
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelThe Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Program Manager for its Data Science Institute to lead the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) and manage the data indexing program. The role involves operational management, collaboration with various stakeholders, and promoting open research practices on campus and in the community.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads and manages efforts to determine and coordinate the sharing of resources among component projects to the overall benefit of the program
Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the program within and beyond the program team, communicates program goals, risks, and status with program executive level, program sponsors, and stakeholders, and develops and uses appropriate dashboards, measures, and reporting tools
Engage with external organizations, stakeholders, and projects in the broader open source ecosystem
Manages the activities of outside contractors and vendors to ensure they are integrated into the program and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
Creates a program plan and structure, monitors progress and performance against the program plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates program risks and issues
Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet program targets and milestones. Manages the change control process and acts as the mid-level decision making authority
Facilitates the estimation of program costs, resources, and time required to complete the overall program, monitors activities and budgets, directs and leads component project manager activities for consistency and alignment, and works with program leadership to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met
Works with OSPO staff, partners, and open source community collaborators to develop, plan, and execute activities that promote awareness and adoption of open practices and participation in open communities. Assembles and coordinates teams among collaborators for the preparation of grant proposals
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated project planning and management experience, including experience managing a program budget
Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, including writing and editing reports
Experience building consensus across groups of stakeholders
Ability to prioritize work, keep track of details, and manage a portfolio of activities in complex, dynamic environments
Experience with project management software, while not required, is preferred
Ability to work independently while engaging colleagues and supervisors at strategic or key moments
Preferred
Experience in higher education and academic research environments
Understanding of open-source communities, culture, licensing, governance, and sustainability models
Experience seeking and securing grants, industry partnerships, and other sources of funding
Benefits
Vacation
Holidays
Paid time off
Competitive insurance and saving accounts
Retirement benefits
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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