Senior Program Manager Global Networks

Earthscope Consortium, Inc.; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research organization in Germany seeks a Senior Program Manager for Global Networks to manage complex, multi-year projects with significant financial impact. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and over 15 years of management experience. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, leading strategic decisions, and collaborating with stakeholders. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a 403(b) plan with company match. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Leistungen

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

Qualifikationen

• At least fifteen years of professional experience in managerial positions.
• Expertise in geophysical field and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in developing and managing budgets.

Aufgaben

• Manage complex multi-year projects with significant financial impacts.
• Lead decision-making and coordination among stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and technical leadership for EarthScope programs.

Kenntnisse

Technical leadership

Program management

Communication

Budget management

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in science or engineering

Tools

Project management software

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Program Manager Global Networks

Reports to: VP, Instrumentation
Employment/FLSA Status: Full‑Time/Exempt
Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States
Travel Requirements: Up to 30%

Position Summary

The Senior Program Manager Global Networks manages a suite of highly complex multi‑year projects with significant financial impact (planning, controlling, executing, reporting, and closing) from award to program close‑out. The role serves as the primary contact for the program, leading strategic decision‑making and stakeholder coordination, and driving the implementation of next‑generation infrastructure and processes for the NSF‑funded Global Seismographic Network (GSN) and the NASA‑funded Global GNSS Network (GGN).

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

General Essential Job Duties

• Provide technical leadership and oversight in the development and evolution of EarthScope programs.
• Oversee programs and associated projects, managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk with appropriate change controls.
• Support and interact with advisory committees that oversee EarthScope programs.
• Represent the EarthScope group at Consortium Board of Directors meetings and relevant Advisory Committee meetings.
• Collaborate with the EarthScope CEO and Senior Managers to ensure efficient collaboration across programs.
• Advise and guide other program/project managers, and supervise one or more Program Managers where appropriate.
• Build collaboration with international organizations and like‑minded programs.
• Pursue external funding for program support, sustainment, and advancement with CEO and Senior Management approval.
• Prepare annual and multi‑year program plans and budgets, supplemental funding requests, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain program property and equipment; coordinate acquisition of necessary supplies.
• Review and approve invoices per EarthScope policies.
• Encourage technology development to improve program resources.
• Act as EarthScope Technical Representative for contracts and subawards.
• Oversee programmatic policies, procedures, instruction manuals, and field training materials.
• Represent EarthScope in external stakeholder interactions.
• Ensure resources meet research needs across the community.
• Organize program representation at national and international meetings.
• Perform other duties as necessary for successful operation.

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct and set priorities for a large team of engineers and project managers.
• Obtain new and negotiate existing resource requirements with functional managers.
• Identify and resolve most issues independently.
• Participate in matters of major operational impact.
• Foster a professional culture with strong interpersonal skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members.

Assignment‑specific Essential Duties

Functional Responsibilities

• Represent the Global Networks Program at Instrumentation monthly management resource allocation meetings.
• Provide input to hiring managers and support the resource hiring process.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Provide program management to the combined GAGE, SAGE, and NGF Global Network Programs.
• Lead GAGE, SAGE, and NGF Global Network Programs, including GSN, GGN, and NGF GSN.
• Coordinate with VP, Instrumentation for all tasking.
• Prioritize, request, and review resources needed for the programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact to NIAC and GSNAC.
• Act as liaison with USGS and ASL for coordinated management of IU and IC components of the GSN.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all Instrumentation Services departments across EarthScope programs.
• Perform other duties as requested by program managers and approved by functional managers.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in science, engineering, or related fields; at least fifteen (15) years of professional experience in managerial and technical positions; demonstrated geophysical field, instrumentation, and scientific or technical applications expertise.

Preferred Skills: At least twelve (12) years of experience in technical or engineering project/program management; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or related education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise with technical components and operational systems within the program area.
• Proficiency with project management tools, software, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to develop and revise budgets and track expenses on monthly, quarterly, and annual periods for complex programs.
• Experience with and knowledge of the geophysics academic research community.
• Effective communication with scientists, technical staff, and the general public.
• Self‑motivated, logical, and energetic with a keen interest in learning.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Willingness to travel extensively, nationally and internationally.
• 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.

Physical Setting and Requirements

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl; may work near moving mechanical parts. Field work may involve high elevation, extreme cold, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, and vibration. Must lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Frequently required to sit, use hand and finger dexterity, talk, and hear. Work environment normally quiet. General home office environment with occasional field work or travel meetings.

Acknowledgment

This job description is a general overview and may be modified at any time by EarthScope Consortium.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium to not 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 participates in E‑Verify.

To Apply

Applicants may apply by visiting the EarthScope Consortium Career Center at https://www.earthscope.org/careers/. Applicants must be authorized to work permanently in the United States.