Program Manager, Innovation Programs
CRDF Global
Program Staff
Position Summary:
With strategic guidance from the Senior Program Manager for Innovation, the Program Manager (PM) must exercise substantial independent judgment in implementing technical, financial, and administrative aspects of the Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP), a State Department funded initiative to promote science-business linkages in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Ukraine. Specifically, the program provides commercialization training for applied scientists seeking to bring their technology to the market place and offers competitive seed and travel grants to help them work with local and international companies. The PM will travel internationally in support of this program.
Specific responsibilities may include identification and relationship building with partner organizations and governmental counterparts in the aforementioned countries. The PM will be expected to contribute to periodic reporting and annual funding requests to program sponsors and may also be required to participate in business development activities associated with this program.
Major Responsibilities:
Assume primary responsibility for the coordination and implementation of the STEP technology commercialization training and grants programs in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine
Develop and maintain a network of consultants, technology transfer managers, venture capitalists, business reviewers, and trainers
Adhere to CRDF Global and STEP specific policies and procedures for preparation of STEP Program Announcements, agreements with international counterparts and initiation of contracts and grants
Screen and arrange for business review of proposals including compliance with export control policies
Enter program statistics into the CRDF Global database, maintain partner search spreadsheets, and otherwise document activities and results required for reporting to STEP sponsors
Serve as a lead person for all communications efforts to promote the program, including updating STEP content for the CRDF Global web site
Contribute to periodic progress reports and annual funding requests for program sponsors;
Conduct research on S&T entrepreneurial events, U.S.-Eurasian high-technology collaborations and Eurasian technology policy developments
Supervise other staff assigned to this initiative
Organize and administer workshops and events in Eurasia:
Identify mentors/trainers and initiate contracts with them
Coordinate logistical arrangements for workshops in cooperation with international CRDF Global representative offices and STEP partner organizations
Maintain a dialogue with STEP Partner Organizations to coordinate their activity, provide training materials, and guidance, and assist with fundraising and promotion efforts
Conduct outreach to companies, organizations, and government bodies; establish and maintain partner relations with local government partners
Travel internationally in support of these activities;
Secondary Responsibilities:
Support other Innovation Programs and staff, as may be required, with daily program activities, such as proposal screening, data entry, maintenance of files and databases, and preparation of statistics and other core program data
Participate in business development activities, including initiating contact with potential funders, and drafting concept papers and funding proposals;
Type and Amount of Experience:
Enterprising approach to job including the business development skills to identify and secure additional funding for existing and new activities.
Grasp of technology commercialization or entrepreneurship policies sufficient to credibly and effectively interface with high technology, business and investment communities.
Experience in developing technology entrepreneurship and technology commercialization programs
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience with exceptional administrative and project management skills, including ability to plan, organize, and follow-through with budgeted activities
2+ years of international background, ideally including experience in a foreign language environment; in lieu of actual experience, educational background or demonstrable interest in working in intercultural contexts, preferably with Eurasia also acceptable
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to network with high level individuals, including business, entrepreneurial community, and government officials
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and ability to work with databases
Russian language proficiency preferred but not required
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, international business, or economic development
MBA or equivalent experience in business, marketing, international business, or emerging market development.
CRDF Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
To apply, please complete our online application form at: http://www.crdf.org/join/join_show.htm?doc_id=1613963 and include in one comprehensive document: a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references.
Program Staff
Position Summary:
With strategic guidance from the Senior Program Manager for Innovation, the Program Manager (PM) must exercise substantial independent judgment in implementing technical, financial, and administrative aspects of the Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP), a State Department funded initiative to promote science-business linkages in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Ukraine. Specifically, the program provides commercialization training for applied scientists seeking to bring their technology to the market place and offers competitive seed and travel grants to help them work with local and international companies. The PM will travel internationally in support of this program.
Specific responsibilities may include identification and relationship building with partner organizations and governmental counterparts in the aforementioned countries. The PM will be expected to contribute to periodic reporting and annual funding requests to program sponsors and may also be required to participate in business development activities associated with this program.
Major Responsibilities:
Assume primary responsibility for the coordination and implementation of the STEP technology commercialization training and grants programs in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine
Develop and maintain a network of consultants, technology transfer managers, venture capitalists, business reviewers, and trainers
Adhere to CRDF Global and STEP specific policies and procedures for preparation of STEP Program Announcements, agreements with international counterparts and initiation of contracts and grants
Screen and arrange for business review of proposals including compliance with export control policies
Enter program statistics into the CRDF Global database, maintain partner search spreadsheets, and otherwise document activities and results required for reporting to STEP sponsors
Serve as a lead person for all communications efforts to promote the program, including updating STEP content for the CRDF Global web site
Contribute to periodic progress reports and annual funding requests for program sponsors;
Conduct research on S&T entrepreneurial events, U.S.-Eurasian high-technology collaborations and Eurasian technology policy developments
Supervise other staff assigned to this initiative
Organize and administer workshops and events in Eurasia:
Identify mentors/trainers and initiate contracts with them
Coordinate logistical arrangements for workshops in cooperation with international CRDF Global representative offices and STEP partner organizations
Maintain a dialogue with STEP Partner Organizations to coordinate their activity, provide training materials, and guidance, and assist with fundraising and promotion efforts
Conduct outreach to companies, organizations, and government bodies; establish and maintain partner relations with local government partners
Travel internationally in support of these activities;
Secondary Responsibilities:
Support other Innovation Programs and staff, as may be required, with daily program activities, such as proposal screening, data entry, maintenance of files and databases, and preparation of statistics and other core program data
Participate in business development activities, including initiating contact with potential funders, and drafting concept papers and funding proposals;
Type and Amount of Experience:
Enterprising approach to job including the business development skills to identify and secure additional funding for existing and new activities.
Grasp of technology commercialization or entrepreneurship policies sufficient to credibly and effectively interface with high technology, business and investment communities.
Experience in developing technology entrepreneurship and technology commercialization programs
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience with exceptional administrative and project management skills, including ability to plan, organize, and follow-through with budgeted activities
2+ years of international background, ideally including experience in a foreign language environment; in lieu of actual experience, educational background or demonstrable interest in working in intercultural contexts, preferably with Eurasia also acceptable
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to network with high level individuals, including business, entrepreneurial community, and government officials
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and ability to work with databases
Russian language proficiency preferred but not required
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, international business, or economic development
MBA or equivalent experience in business, marketing, international business, or emerging market development.
CRDF Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
To apply, please complete our online application form at: http://www.crdf.org/join/join_show.htm?doc_id=1613963 and include in one comprehensive document: a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references.
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