Program Manager – Engineering, Research & Technology

Rocs, Inc.; Greenbelt (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with 10% company contribution

Job summary

Rocs, Inc. is seeking a capable Program Manager/Coordinator to support Engineering, Research & Technology initiatives in a hybrid Greenbelt, MD setting.

You will coordinate day-to-day activities, manage timelines, and maintain dashboards to keep projects on track. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Experience in program management, project coordination, research administration, association operations, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with dashboards, databases, project tracking systems, or data management tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively move projects forward.
• Close attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities across engineering, research, and technology programs and initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities.
• Track program performance and maintain reports, dashboards, and project monitoring tools.
• Support administration and tracking of research projects, contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
• Coordinate communications with members, committees, government agencies, universities, consultants, and industry partners.
• Support committee and task-force activities and help keep stakeholders aligned on projects.
• Assist with sustainability, innovation, technology, and industry partnership initiatives.
• Maintain accurate program data and provide leadership with visibility into project status, milestones, and potential risks.
• Develop and improve processes, workflows, tools, and systems to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data dashboards/tools

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project tracking systems

Job description

Why You Want to Work Here

Join a well-established national trade association supporting an essential part of American infrastructure. You’ll work with a collaborative team on research, technology, sustainability, and industry initiatives while receiving excellent benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, three weeks of vacation, and a 10% company 401(k) contribution.

• fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, three weeks of vacation, and a 10% company 401(k) contribution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities across engineering, research, and technology programs and initiatives
• Manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities
• Track program performance and maintain reports, dashboards, and project monitoring tools
• Support the administration and tracking of research projects, contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements
• Coordinate communications with members, committees, government agencies, universities, consultants, and industry partners
• Support committee and task-force activities and help keep stakeholders aligned on projects
• Assist with sustainability, innovation, technology, and industry partnership initiatives
• Maintain accurate program data and provide leadership with visibility into project status, milestones, and potential risks
• Develop and improve processes, workflows, tools, and systems to increase efficiency
• Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Experience in program management, project coordination, research administration, association operations, or a related field strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with dashboards, databases, project tracking systems, or other data management tools is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively move projects forward
• Close attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and reporting
• Comfortable communicating with technical experts, researchers, industry professionals, and external stakeholders
• Experience with civil engineering, nonprofit organizations, research programs, contract or grant administration, stakeholder engagement, or technology platforms is a plus
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders

Engineering, Research & Technology

Pay:$60,000–$72,000
Location:Greenbelt, MD | Hybrid
Hours: Monday–Friday