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IEEETechnical Activities Program Manager (E5978B)
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationUnited States-New Jersey-Piscataway
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4–7 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 9h ago
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Development, NonProfit Management, Technology Solutions, or other
4-7 years Related work experience
Ability to multi-task and comfortable working under tight deadlines on both individual and team-based projects
Technological and communications savvy with good systems/technical development background and aptitude
Proven ability to manage contractors ensuring that all obligations and deadlines are met
Must be able to negotiate with and manage vendors in support of program activities and needs
Familiarity or aptitude to learn and relate subject matter to IEEE stakeholders and customers
Ability to understand complex verbal and written user and business requirements, and translate into well-written clear proposals, requirements and specification documents & project plans
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps applications, with advanced skills in MS Excel and Google Sheets
Strong project management skills including the ability to lead and contribute to small to large sized project teams; ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; ability to effectively manage competing priorities
Strong skills in working with spreadsheet analysis & databases
Proficient with Project Management Software (i.e. MS Project, SmartSheet)
Strong ability to work independently, self-directed, and collaboratively in varied team and business environments
Superior interpersonal skills, willingness to be a team player and must maintain professional demeanor in all circumstances
Ability to develop functional working relationships with staff, volunteers and vendors to effectively respond to inquiries, delegate action items, and lead projects
Excellent communication, motivational, and presentation skills to enable and empower staff and volunteer efforts
Excellent problem solving skills
The incumbent is expected to anticipate potential blocks and research solution proposals when one is not readily available
Strong understanding of IT and business processes, and their inter-relationship
Must have the ability to think critically in reviewing data & information to ensure that resources are used effectively
Experience working with analytics data visualization platforms such as Tableau, Google Data Studio
Ability to create scripts and queries for importing, exporting, analyzing and mapping data and content
Ability to program and script using technologies such as PHP, JavaScript, Google Apps Script, JSON, XML, HTML, CSS
Demonstrated ability with web content management systems to create, organize, present and manage content
Comfort using AI-enabled tools for synthesis, analysis, workflow efficiency, and strategic support consistent with organizational guardrails
Master's or other advanced degree
Technical project management experience
Previous management-related association experience and/or a track record of successful project management experience
Available for occasional travel to events and meetings
As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply
This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Apps
MS Excel
Google Sheets
MS Project
SmartSheet
Tableau
Google Data Studio
PHP
JavaScript
Google Apps Script
JSON
XML
HTML
CSS
Job Summary
The overall purpose of this position is to lead, manage, guide, support, plan, and/or implement select programs that support strategic initiatives within the Technical Activities (TA) organization. The programs will vary in scale and scope, including programs that serve all IEEE technical societies, councils, and communities, and/or all of IEEE.
Education
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Business Development, NonProfit Management, Technology Solutions, or other Req
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Master’s or other advanced degree Pref
Work Experience
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4-7 years Related work experience Req
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Technical project management experience Pref
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Previous management-related association experience and/or a track record of successful project management experience Pref
Skills and Requirements
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Ability to multi-task and comfortable working under tight deadlines on both individual and team-based projects.
•
Must be a technological and communications savvy worker with a good systems / technical development background and aptitude, who seeks out and effectively applies technology solutions to business challenges and processes.
•
Proven ability to manage contractors ensuring that all obligations and deadlines are met.
•
Must be able to negotiate with and manage vendors in support of program activities and needs.
•
Familiarity or aptitude to learn and relate subject matter to IEEE stakeholders and customers.
•
Ability to understand complex verbal and written user and business requirements, and translate those into well-written clear proposals, requirements and specifications documents & project plans.
•
Available for occasional travel to events and meetings.
•
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps applications, with advanced skills in MS Excel and Google Sheets.
•
Strong project management skills including the ability to lead and contribute to small to large sized project teams; ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
•
Strong skills in working with spreadsheet analysis & databases.
•
Proficient with Project Management Software (i.e. MS Project, SmartSheet).
•
Strong ability to work independently, self-directed, and collaboratively in varied team and business environments.
•
Person in this position must have superior interpersonal skills, willingness to be a team player and must maintain professional demeanor in all circumstances.
•
Ability to develop functional working relationships with staff, volunteers and vendors to effectively respond to inquiries, delegate action items, and lead projects.
•
The individual must have excellent communication, motivational, and presentation skills to enable and empower staff and volunteer efforts in support of assigned programs and projects.
•
Excellent problem solving skills are fundamental to the position with situations ranging from routine to complex, often with business sensitivities to consider.
•
The incumbent is expected to anticipate potential blocks and research solution proposals when one is not readily available.
•
Strong understanding of IT and business processes, and their inter-relationship.
•
Must have the ability to think critically in reviewing data & information to ensure that resources are used effectively.
•
Experience working with analytics data visualization platforms such as Tableau, Google Data Studio.
•
Ability to create scripts and queries for importing, exporting, analyzing and mapping data and content.
•
Ability to program and script using technologies such as PHP, JavaScript, Google Apps Script, JSON, XML, HTML, CSS.
•
Demonstrated ability with web content management systems to create, organize, present and manage content.
•
Comfort using AI-enabled tools for synthesis, analysis, workflow efficiency, and strategic support consistent with organizational guardrails.
Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.
Legal
For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.