IEEE · 12 hours ago
Sr Director, TA Operations
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $262K/yr
15+ years expIEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The Senior Director of Technical Activities Operations will lead the business and operational functions that support IEEE’s global community of technical societies and councils, ensuring operational excellence and alignment across the organization.
Non-profit Organization Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and day-to-day direction for TA business and administrative functions, ensuring efficient operations and strong alignment across IEEE societies and councils
Lead and develop a high-performing team; oversee staffing, performance management, workspace planning, and staff engagement activities
Oversee a $30M budget including forecasting, reporting, and cost optimization; manage Society and Future Directions program budgets to meet financial goals
Manage all TA and Society service contracts (excluding conferences); ensure compliance with IEEE sourcing, legal, and financial policies
Oversee the Technical Activities Awards and Recognition process; ensure compliance with governance policies and coordination with the IEEE Foundation
Partner closely with IEEE volunteer leaders, internal departments, and cross-functional teams to advance shared objectives and improve operational effectiveness
Lead or support organizational projects, risk assessments, and new initiatives in partnership with IT, Risk Management, and other functional areas
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Experience: 15–20 years of progressive experience in association or non-profit management, operations, or business administration. Strong understanding of contracts, procurement, and HR processes required. Prior people leadership experience essential
Skills: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with volunteer leaders and internal stakeholders
Skills: Strong analytical and financial management capabilities; experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets
Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvement
Skills: Comfort with complex organizations and matrixed structures
Skills: Technically savvy with experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Oracle, and related systems
Other Requirements: Valid passport and driver's license required. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (no employer-sponsored immigration support available)
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Company
IEEE
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and is a public charity dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sophia Muirhead
IEEE Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
Adarsh Ravi
Founder & Chair - IEEE Microsystems Boston Chapter
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