Program Manager, Grid Modernization NSF Engine

South Carolina Research Authority Inc; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) seeks a Program Manager to organize, coordinate, and track activities within the Carolinas Grid Modernization Engine, serving as a key liaison among SCRA, UNC Charlotte, Engine partners, industry stakeholders, entrepreneurs, investors, and state organizations.

The role focuses on developing program management processes, managing projects and timelines, tracking milestones and metrics, coordinating reporting, and planning Engine activities to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, engineering, technology management, economic development, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years 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.
• All duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute NSF Engine activities with partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain PM processes, work plans, schedules, trackers, and governance frameworks.
• Track commitments, milestones, metrics, and ensure alignment with Engine goals.
• Update Engine CRM and records for engagement, agreements, grants, investments, and outcomes.
• Facilitate communication among Engine partners, project leadership, and external stakeholders; support outreach.
• Serve as administrator to collect, analyze, and report program data to UNC Charlotte and RTI; prepare dashboards and briefs.
• Identify risks and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Support NSF reviews, site visits, audits, and ensure compliance with NSF requirements and SCRA policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Project management software

Reporting tools

Job description

The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) seeks a Program Manager to organize, coordinate, and track activities within the Carolinas Grid Modernization Engine, serving as a key liaison among SCRA, UNC Charlotte, Engine partners, industry stakeholders, entrepreneurs, investors, and state organizations.

The role focuses on developing program management processes, managing projects and timelines, tracking milestones and metrics, coordinating reporting, and planning Engine activities to meet