Global Networks Program Manager III

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• Job Title: Global Networks Program Manager III
• Reports to: VP, Instrumentation 
• Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt  
• Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States
• Travel Requirements: Up to 30%  

Salary Range: $137,940 - $213,807 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements)  

Benefits And Perks:

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage 
• 403(b) Plan with Company Match 
• Life Insurance 
• PTO, Paid Holidays 

Position Summary

The Program Manager III manages a suite of highly complex multi-year projects of significant financial impact (Planning, Controlling, Executing, Reporting, and Closing) from when an award is granted to project/program close-out, and represents the organization as the primary contact in project/program areas. The Program Manager III accepts sole responsibility for organizational planning. This position leads tasks that involve a high degree of strategic decision making and coordination with internal and external stakeholders and risk management. The Program Manager III seeks and negotiates for resources from the functional management chain to fulfill programmatic needs within the project/program scope, schedule, and budget. The incumbent reports directly to the Vice President and collaborates with Senior Management to develop strategic goals. Achievement of objectives requires the ability to influence other internal and external stakeholders. The Program Manager III has broad, advanced scientific/technical expertise in their project areas. 

Details Of Responsibilities

General Essential Job Duties:

• Provides leadership and technical guidance in the development and evolution of EarthScope programs. 
• Oversees Programs and associated projects with accepted project management practices to manage Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Risk with appropriate change controls. 
• Provides support for and interacts with the appropriate advisory committees, which have oversight of the EarthScope programs. 
• Represents their EarthScope group and other activities in the EarthScope Consortium Board of Directors meetings along with the relevant Advisory Committee Chairpersons. 
• Interacts with the EarthScope CEO and other Senior Managers to ensure effective and efficient collaboration between their program responsibilities and other EarthScope programs. 
• Provides advice and guidance to other program/project managers. 
• Where appropriate, interacts with international organizations and like-minded programs to build collaboration and coordination on objectives of mutual interest. 
• In coordination with the EarthScope CEO and Senior Management, pursues external funding for program support, sustainment, and advancement. 
• Prepares the annual and multi-year program plans and budgets as well as Supplemental Funding requests and required supporting documentation. 
• Responsible for program property and equipment to ensure proper use, care, and storage. 
• Prepares periodic status reports, as requested. 
• Coordinates the acquisition of equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support their program. 
• Reviews and approves invoices for payment in accordance with EarthScope policies. 
• Guides and encourages technology development to improve the technological resources available to their program. 
• Serves as the EarthScope Technical Representative overseeing contracts and subawards, as appropriate. 
• Provides oversight of programmatic policies, procedures, instruction manuals, and field training materials. 
• Represents EarthScope and their program, as appropriate and relevant, with external stakeholders. 
• Works with members of the EarthScope community to ensure the availability, quantity, and quality of program resources and capabilities meet research needs. 
• Organizes program representation at national and international meetings. 
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business. 

Leadership And Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directs a moderate- to large-sized group of engineers and project managers and this may require supervision of staff.   
• Provides guidance for obtaining new and negotiating existing resources required for programmatic tasking with appropriate functional managers in coordination with other program managers for partial resource requirements. 
• Seeks out direction when needed from the Vice President or peers and is expected to independently identify and resolve most issues.  
• Actively participates in matters of operational impact to the organization.  
• Takes calculated risks with consultation from other experts, the VP, and Senior Management. 
• Fosters a professional culture using strong interpersonal skills. 
• Communicates clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices. 

Qualifications -Tier 1

Salary Range - $137,940 - $175,769

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in science, engineering, or other related fields. 
• At least twelve (12) years’ professional experience in a managerial and technical position. 
• Geophysical field experience. 

Preferred Skills:

• At least twelve (12) years’ experience in Project/Program management in a technical/engineering field.  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or professional education in Project management 

Qualifications -Tier 2

Salary Range - $175,769 - $213,807

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in science, engineering, or other related fields. 
• At least fifteen (15) years’ professional experience in a managerial and technical position. 
• Geophysical field experience. 

Preferred Skills:

• At least fifteen (15) years’ experience in Project/Program management in a technical/engineering field.  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or professional education in Project management 

Assignment-Specific Position Summary

Positions in Instrumentation Services will include job specific addenda that specify and clarify Functional, Programmatic, and any Additional responsibilities that are pertinent to the particular position. This is in addition to the general Position Description requirements associated with the job title. 

Assignment-Specific Essential Duties:

Functional Responsibilities:

• Reports to and is supervised by the VP, Instrumentation 
• Represents the Global Networks Program at monthly management resource allocations meetings.  
• Provides input to hiring managers and supports the resource hiring process - as appropriate to this program.  

Programmatic Responsibilities:

• Provides Program Management to the combined GAGE, SAGE, and NGF Global Network Programs  
• Responsible for all aspects of scope, schedule, and budget management for assigned programs.  
• Leads GAGE, SAGE, and NGF Global Network Programs, including:  
• SAGE EAR Global Seismological Network (GSN) Program  
• GAGE NASA Global GNSS Network (GGN) Program 
• NGF EAR Global Seismological Network (GSN) Program 
• Coordinates with VP, Instrumentation for all tasking  
• Prioritizes, requests, and reviews resources needed to support the GAGE, SAGE, and NGF Global Network Program 
• Acts as the primary Point of Contact related to Global Networks to the NIAC and the GSNAC  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with all Instrumentation Services departments across all EarthScope programs  
• Other duties as requested by program managers and approved by functional managers.  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

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 for the position: 

• Competence with project management tools, software, methodologies, and best practices 
• Knowledge of the academic research community. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with scientists, technical staff, and the general public. 
• Determined, self-motivated, logical, and energetic with a keen interest in learning. 
• Capable of working independently with little supervision. 
• Willingness to travel extensively, both nationally and internationally, to visit field projects and participate in meetings and conferences. 
• Excellent writing and presentation skills. 

Other Requirements:

• Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling. 

Environment

Physical Setting And Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands And Work Environment:

• Occasionally required to stand. 
• Occasionally required to walk.   
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.  
• Occasionally may work near moving mechanical parts. 
• Occasionally and during field work, conditions may involve high elevation, extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, noise, hazards, and vibration.    
• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.     
• Frequently required to sit.    
• Frequently required to use hand and finger dexterity.    
• Frequently required to talk and/or hear.     
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.    
• Additional remarks regarding work environment: General home office environment but occasionally participate in field work or meeting travel. 

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 

Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EarthScope’s Mission: EarthScope Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education.  

• To Apply:  Applicants may apply by going to the EarthScope Consortium Career Center: https://www.earthscope.org/careers/  
• Applicants MUST be authorized to work permanently in the United States.     
• EarthScope Consortium participates in E-Verify.  

It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.