Airports Research Portfolio Director

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Pasadena (TX); Presencial; USD 127.000 - 198.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC seeks a senior program manager to lead a diverse portfolio of applied transportation research, ensuring rigor, relevance, objectivity, and usefulness across projects.

You will supervise 5–6 professional staff, coordinate with sponsors and TRB units, translate priorities into integrated work plans, and foster governance, ethics, and collaborative cross‑team engagement to deliver high‑impact outcomes.

Formación

• Knowledge of cooperative or committee-driven research programs with transportation sponsors.
• Strong understanding of the National Academies’ mission, structure, and culture.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities for managing portfolios.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to negotiate funding and manage high-risk or complex research initiatives.
• Ability to train, develop, and support staff.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and oversight for a diverse portfolio of applied transportation research projects.
• Direct supervision of 5–6 professional staff, set priorities, and evaluate performance.
• Translate priorities into integrated work plans and manage risks.
• Support governance and volunteer committees, ensuring compliance with ethics requirements.
• Engage sponsors and stakeholders with briefings and issue resolution.
• Prepare executive-ready written materials and collaborate across TRB units.

Conocimientos

Portfolio leadership

People management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Independence

Decision making

Educación

Ph.D. in a transportation/public policy/research management-related field

Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Herramientas

Project management software

Descripción del empleo

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC seeks a senior program manager to lead a diverse portfolio of applied transportation research, ensuring rigor, relevance, objectivity, and usefulness across projects.

You will supervise 5–6 professional staff, coordinate with sponsors and TRB units, translate priorities into integrated work plans, and foster governance, ethics, and collaborative cross‑team engagement to deliver high‑impact outcomes.