Program Manager, Grid Innovation Engine

South Carolina Research Authority; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is seeking a Program Manager to organize and coordinate activities within the Carolinas Grid Modernization Engine. You will liaise among SCRA, UNC Charlotte, Engine partners, industry stakeholders, entrepreneurs, investors, and state organizations to drive program success.

Responsibilities include developing processes, tracking milestones, maintaining reports, and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, engineering, technology management, economic development, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in program/project management or related fields.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives with academic, industry, government, or nonprofit partners.
• Experience developing reports, tracking metrics, and managing program performance systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, CRM platforms, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NSF Engine activities including partner meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop and maintain project management processes, work plans, schedules, and governance.
• Track commitments, milestones, performance metrics, and strategic objectives.
• Update the Engine CRM and official records for reporting and compliance.
• Facilitate communication among Engine partners, project leadership, and stakeholders.
• Prepare dashboards, status reports, and briefing materials for leadership.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure success.
• Support NSF review preparations, site visits, and audits.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office

CRM platforms

Reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree (business, public administration, engineering, technology management, economic development, or related field)

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is seeking a Program Manager to organize and coordinate activities within the Carolinas Grid Modernization Engine. You will liaise among SCRA, UNC Charlotte, Engine partners, industry stakeholders, entrepreneurs, investors, and state organizations to drive program success.

Responsibilities include developing processes, tracking milestones, maintaining reports, and ensuring compliance.