Demo

RAPID Program Manager

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/19/2025

AIChE, founded in 1908, is a professional society of more than 60,000 chemical engineers in 110 countries. Its members work in corporations, universities, and government, using their knowledge of chemical processes to develop safe and useful products for the benefit of society. AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, assists the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs and improve the quality of life. Through its varied programs, AIChE continues to be a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in such areas as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

The RAPID Manufacturing Institute, part of the Manufacturing USA network, operates out of AIChE, in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), as a collaborative technology ecosystem (development, scale-up, education) to enable the transformation of the process industries for a decarbonized, energy and capital efficient future further advancing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness

Position Summary
The Program Manager works as part of RAPID’s Technical Department to facilitate a wide range of technical activities within the RAPID Manufacturing Institute. The Project Manager is a key interface with the RAPID project teams and Department of Energy (DOE) technical and contracting functions. Specific duties include: project reviews, facilitating budget and work plan submissions, and communicating RAPID progress at public events/conferences.  This is a remote position with occasional requirements to visit the New York Office (under "normal" circumstances). Travel is estimated at 20%.

Responsibilities

The individual will manage RAPID projects, including, but not limited to:

  • Collaborate with RAPID Technical Team to analyze project metrics and contribution to Institute
  • Execute and close sub-award agreements in partnership with the RAPID Financial Team
  • Ensure compliance for all aspects of the project and defined parameters
  • Work with Technical and Financial Teams to successfully close sun-setting projects
  • Review the required technical and financial documentation
  • Ensure project milestones and financials are properly reported to Institute Leadership and the Department of Energy (DOE)
  • Strategize with senior-level RAPID technical team staff to assist with strategic program management
  • Ensures ongoing access for RAPID projects and safe operation
  • Participate in membership recruitment and member service activities
  • Drive cross-fertilization and ensure strong communications across the Institute and project teams

Skills

  • Demonstrated experience with project economics, process development, process optimization, process intensification, process design and/or equipment design
  • Ability to successfully execute/manage multi-partner federally funded projects
  • Knowledge and experience with contracts, licensing agreements and intellectual property protection.
  • Expertise in environmental compliance and process safety
  • Track record for delivering results
  • Excellent emotional intelligence and communication skills (verbal and written)

Software Proficiency

  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • MS Teams, Smartsheets, and other project management software
  • Web conferencing (e.g., WebEx, Zoom) software

Competencies

  • Accountability
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision Quality

Educational Requirements & Experience

  • BS in chemical engineering or related discipline required, graduate degree preferred
  • Industry experience of 5-10 years

Compensation Full-Time - $120,000- $140,000

We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

    • Bonus opportunity
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: AIChE 100% of the first 3% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan
    • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
    • Holiday pay
    • Educational Assistance
    • Company Paid Life Insurance
    • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
    • Various Employee Perks and Discounts

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply for this job


Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a RAPID Program Manager?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the RAPID Program Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$138,649 - $191,575
Income Estimation: 
$182,502 - $249,036
Income Estimation: 
$207,946 - $249,343
Income Estimation: 
$175,165 - $219,883
Income Estimation: 
$182,642 - $260,237
Income Estimation: 
$177,520 - $228,955
Income Estimation: 
$203,425 - $249,816
Income Estimation: 
$213,375 - $267,876
Income Estimation: 
$190,687 - $235,769
Income Estimation: 
$107,623 - $139,321
Income Estimation: 
$133,494 - $170,282
Income Estimation: 
$131,105 - $151,214
Income Estimation: 
$128,269 - $173,633
Income Estimation: 
$157,111 - $225,157
Income Estimation: 
$87,195 - $112,851
Income Estimation: 
$115,491 - $158,336
Income Estimation: 
$102,413 - $133,130
Income Estimation: 
$109,705 - $144,044
Income Estimation: 
$119,541 - $162,386
Income Estimation: 
$137,274 - $178,415
Income Estimation: 
$182,502 - $249,036
Income Estimation: 
$207,946 - $249,343
Income Estimation: 
$175,165 - $219,883
Income Estimation: 
$182,642 - $260,237
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Hired Organization Address New York, NY Full Time
Ever eat an Impossible Burger, cooked plant-based chicken, or recycle a plastic water bottle? There isn’t a facet of mod...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other RAPID Program Manager jobs in the New York, NY area that may be a better fit.

Case Manager, Rapid Rehousing Program

Sanctuary For Families, New York, NY

Technical Sales Training Program - Equipment (July, 2025) – Associate Account Manager

Equipment (July, 2025) – Associate Account Manager - Trane Technologies Careers, Little Rock, NY

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!