Product Management, Senior Manager

Responsibilities

include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

20-30% travel is expected for this role and a valid driver’s license and passport is required. Travel in the first years may be more extensive while developing funding sources. Remote work is acceptable, or this position can work from the Houston or Pittsburgh headquarters. A remote work base from a metro area near concentrations of potential research funders is helpful, such as in D.C. or an industrial or government R&D hub related to AMPP’s mission.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / STEM field required; advanced degree preferred in a related field or combination of relevant STEM and management fields
• Education or experience in engineering, physical sciences, a related STEM discipline, economics, public policy, or research administration is preferred.
• Experience with a membership organization, research institution, technology incubator, center of excellence, academia, NGO, or government agency is preferred.
• Understanding and experience with applied Research and Development (R&D), sponsored projects administration, research program management, industry consortia, technology incubators, funding development, or stakeholder engagement is highly preferred.
• At least 7-10 years’ managerial experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with diverse cultures