Work with Team and Task Leads to identify, secure and onboard resources for Grants and JDAs
Prioritize work to meet milestones and deliverables while staying on budget
Anticipate and proactively identify deficiencies in project deliverables including assembling data for invoicing and project reporting to ensure timely deliverables
Track progress against project milestones and holding others accountable for assigned tasks including directing, coordinating, and advising team members
Schedule internal and external program meetings to track and follow-up with action items
Work with Finance to establish and track project budgets.
Identify any barriers to successful program execution and escalate to COO when appropriate
Build partnerships with industry stakeholders, Grant and JDA partners and internal leaders
Assess programs performance and risks to maximize ROI
Write, critique and edit technical papers or reports or develop standards and specifications for JDA/Grant deliverables.
Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, and deliverables to turn it into information to influence decisions and create improvements.
Manage and coordinate staff resources on multiple, simultaneous grants and programs with differing milestones and deliverables.
Utilize strong leadership skills to influence senior management and drive changes to improve performance against goals.
Understanding of Electrocatalysts, fuel cells, electrolyzers, electrodes, and associated devices to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy is a strong plus
Use conflict resolution skills and thrive in fast-moving environment and maintain positive attitude in stressful situations.
Edu/ Training/ exp required
Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering discipline, from an accredited university/college
PMP credential
5+ years' experience managing programs
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management and ERP software with the ability to learn new software.
Experience in Grant Writing and administration including cost reimbursable and fixed price contracts, in addition to working knowledge of DOE Grants
Superior planning and organizational skills. Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing environment
Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong project management, leadership, communication and organizational skills
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred Qualifications
Creative mindset to drive productivity within the organization.
Risk Management mindset to mitigate risks.
Req Industry Certification-
PMP (Project Management Professional) certificate or equivalent Project Management Certificate