Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology · 2 days ago
Program Manager Global Networks
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $168K/yr
8+ years expEarthScope Consortium Inc. is dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education. The Program Manager Global Networks role oversees the NSF-funded Global Seismographic Network and the NASA-funded Global GNSS Network, ensuring optimal network performance and data quality while collaborating with various stakeholders.
AnalyticsEducationFacility Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical guidance to 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
Follows advice from and provides input to the appropriate advisory committees with oversight over pertinent programs
Follows guidance from and interacts with the EarthScope Senior Managers to ensure effective and efficient collaboration between their program responsibilities and other EarthScope programs
May report to a Senior Program Manager
As directed and 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 Senior Management, seeks external funding for program support, sustainment, and advancement
Prepares the annual and multi-year program plans and budgets as well as Supplemental Funding requests, as appropriate
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
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 input on programmatic policies, procedures, instruction manuals, and field training materials pertinent to projects managed
Represents EarthScope and their program, as appropriate and relevant, with external stakeholders
Ensures project/program capabilities meet the availability, quantity, and quality required to meet community research needs
Organizes program representation at national and international meetings, as appropriate
Directs and sets priorities for a team of technical and project management staff, which may require supervision of staff
Negotiates resources required for programmatic priorities with appropriate functional managers
Seeks out direction when needed from the Vice President or senior managers and is expected to independently identify and resolve most issues
Actively participates in matters of operational impact to the programs/projects managed, as appropriate
Accepts modest risks with consultation from other experts, the VP, and Senior Management
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 eight (8) years of professional experience in managerial and technical positions
Demonstrated geophysical field, instrumentation, and scientific or technical applications experience
Preferred
At least six (6) 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
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
This page is no longer active, as IRIS is merging with UNAVCO to become EarthScope Consortium.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase