SecondMuse: ClimateTech Program Manager - US East Coast
Meg Hovious
Description
**This role is a full-time, US East Coast-based position in a distributed team/office structure. Periodic travel, averaging no more than a few days each quarter may be required.**
SecondMuse champions and supports the growth of future economies by designing and leading programs that involve workshops, events, mentorship networks, curriculum, and other efforts to build and grow community ecosystems. At the core of our community-sourced approach is a dedication to creating and fostering cohesive narratives and deep relationships throughout the ecosystem. We have organized innovation programs in over 100 countries and 250 cities, sourcing solutions from every corner of the world. Each program has challenged our teams to develop targeted approaches to find, and then support, visionary leaders with a diverse range of experiences, motivations and cultures. We invite you to help build with us--leverage our proven strategies to build strong communities and influence local, regional and global networks, and add your own contribution to our growing team and portfolio of programs.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a full-time Program Manager to support our NYC-based Technology and Manufacturing Programs team. The team is responsible for delivering programs in the United States for government, philanthropic and corporate clients.
The Program Manager will be responsible for the successful execution and strategy support of SecondMuse’s current New York statewide Scale for ClimateTech program, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The Program Manager will oversee the design, development, implementation and external communications of the program, as well as management of internal stakeholders including partners, manufacturing relationships, advisory board, and client-facing engagements and reporting. Provide the leadership and strategy needed to extend our understanding of climate tech, hardware and manufacturing, and provide additional value to our community through business development support and engagement of potential clients and funders. The Program Manager will also lead the selection and onboarding of new cohorts as well as new initiatives including the expansion of geographic presence and market driven opportunities. Responsible for managing high-level program plans, ensuring deliverables are met and budgets are aligned with company expectations.
Essential Functions
- Manage the implementation and impact measurement of the Scale for ClimateTech program including and not limited to:
- Program Implementation
- Program and team management
- Oversee the S4C Advisory Board
- Ensure milestones are met with the client
- Align program goals with SecondMuse Imperatives and OKRs
- Grow the SecondMuse network in cleantech and scale-up manufacturing based on SecondMuse’s sector strategy and market drivers
- Coordinate to deepen and grow entrepreneurial networks in NYC, NY State and beyond.
- Manage the program budget, monitoring the burn rate and P&L’s and ensure that the program work is completed within budget. Work with the program team to manage scope and proactively address scope changes. Request billing to invoice the client at appropriate intervals. Keep internal finance and program systems updated.
- Ensure the program team is up to speed on program requirements, scope limitations, changes in scope, potential risks, deliverable details and budget.
- Utilize company wide best practices. Capture program learnings and participate in sharing learnings across program teams and the broader company.
- Manage quality, ensuring that deliverables meet the client’s objectives and expectations. Review deliverables before they are sent to the client.
- Manage vendor assignments and budget, in consultation with the program partner, and the work of vendors.
- Facilitate post-program documentation and review (monitoring and evaluation requirements).
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Expertise in business, startups, climate, manufacturing and/or industrial fields
- Experience with human centered design, partnership development, and community and ecosystem building
- Experience with strategic planning, program design and management, and budget and financial management
- Comfort with decision making, problem solving, and people management in a program setting
- Experience with thought leadership and public speaking a plush
Required Education and Experience
Experience comes in many different forms. At SecondMuse we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community of individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. As guidance, we prefer applicants to have 3 years of experience in program management.
Benefits
- $80,000-115,000 annual salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision l insurance with employer contribution
- 401(k) with employer 3% guaranteed contribution
- Employer monthly mobile phone contribution
- Flexible work options
- Generous paid time off program, including paid holidays
- Generous paid parental leave programs for all new parents
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time to participate in volunteer activities that enhance and serve our communities
SecondMuse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.