Program Manager

SUMMARY

The Global Collaborations (GC) Program Manager manages the co-development of programs with Exploratorium partners worldwide.  This includes the development, implementation, and administration of programs and program teams to achieve project goals in three key dimensions: impact, economics, and learning.  The GC Program Manager will develop and maintain fruitful, collaborative relationships with external and internal partners as well as the communities in which we work. In addition, they will be a flexible and resourceful problem-solver, an excellent communicator/listener, and thrive in a dynamic, experimental environment.

This position requires local, domestic, and international travel to our partner sites and reports to the Sr. Program Manager in Global Collaborations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Management: Work closely with GC program leadership, project teams and partners to manage the co-development of programs including planning, stakeholder engagement, research, prototyping, professional development and implementation. Develop with leadership program timelines, schedules, budgets, and other necessary resources. Manage the production of program events and experiments, both locally and internationally.
• Program Development: In collaboration with project teams and partners, manage the co-development of programs that align with partner and Exploratorium goals for impact and learning. This involves idea generation, implementation, evaluation, and iteration.
• Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Engage key stakeholders and community members to inform and co-develop extraordinary learning experiences (programs and exhibits) tailored to project goals and local conditions. Help to ensure long-term impact and sustainability by leveraging program activities to recruit and professionally develop local talent.
• Execution and Administration: Consistently deliver high-quality program experiences under the direction of project leadership; pursue best practices in all areas of program creation. Manage the scope of work within established time and budget parameters. Meet or exceed partner expectations for project milestones and deliverables.
• Teamwork: Be a great leader, collaborator, teammate and learner. Listen, contribute and help to advance our methodologies, ideas, and program models. Stay open, flexible and pitch in where needed. Give and receive feedback.
• External Collaboration and Communication: Serve as an articulate ambassador and representative of the Exploratorium. Understand and share our vision, values, and pedagogy as appropriate with collaborators, potential partners and funders, outside agencies, and others. Exercise discretion with regard to confidential information.
• Documentation: Work with project teams to plan and document program development work for internal and external purposes as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor level degree or combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project and/or program management:
• Successfully producing small and large-scale events
• Managing scope, budgets, timelines, detailed execution and complex teams
• Engaging diverse stakeholders within a clear programmatic vision
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage, prioritize and problem-solve
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Solid follow-through and attention to detail
• Familiarity with project management processes and systems
• Discreet and diplomatic with regard to sensitive or confidential matters
• Cross-cultural fluency and empathy; ability to work with diverse people
• Current passport and ability to travel
• Bilingual fluency and international work experience a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current passport and ability to travel

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled

HOW TO APPLY

This is a regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt non-union position that includes benefits. Pay range $87,750 - $97,500 annually DOE. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

Condition of Employment: Willingness and ability to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination will be required. All medical or sincerely held religious belief exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect.  We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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The Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce.

Salary : $87,750 - $97,500