Technical Engagement Strategist

Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPP in Houston seeks a technical engagement leader to drive engagement across its technical programs and serve as an internal consultant for standards, innovation, and communities. You will build and maintain alliances with industry, government, and academia and represent AMPP at conferences to grow its influence.

The role demands a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in a technical leadership arena, and travel of about 20–30%. Experience with standards organizations and global markets is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and experience with membership, technical, research, or standards organization preferred.
• At least 5 years' experience in product development, business development, or management in a technical area.
• Experience in one or more of the following markets is preferable: energy, civil/government/defense, global markets, or other emerging industries.
• Experience in one or more of the following technical topics is preferable: coatings, corrosion, metallurgy, data analytics/AI, sensing/monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to increase AMPP's presence, brand awareness, and influence among industry, regulators/government, and academia.
• Establish and maintain strategic alliances and third-party partnerships with research organizations and standards bodies to enhance AMPP's position.
• Develop research proposals, workshops, draft standards, whitepapers, and other technical content.
• Serve as a technical liaison to standards committees and technical communities in assigned areas.
• Build relationships with industry, government, and research stakeholders to ensure participation in standards development and AMPP communities.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Technical liaison

Presentation & briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for technical engagement across the global reach of AMPP's technical and standards programs, products, & services (PPS). This position will lead engagement strategy for a portion of AMPP's technical portfolio and assist with initiatives across the Technical Advancement department. This position will work directly with industry on technical topics and will serve as an internal technical consultant in their areas of expertise. This position will operationalize technical advancement through standards development; steering innovation; and cultivating healthy, active technical communities and networks. Business activities include establishing and maintaining relationships with organizations and stakeholders in industry, government, and research organizations, to ensure the growth and strategic influence of AMPP technical programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to increase AMPP's presence, brand awareness, and influence among industry, regulators/government, and academia.
• Establish and maintain strategic alliances and third-party partnerships with research organizations, standards setting and standards governing bodies to enhance AMPP's competitive position. Cultivate opportunities for new AMPP standards and research through coordination with AMPP members and government/industry contacts.
• Develop research proposals, workshops, symposia, draft standards, whitepapers, articles, and other technical content that advances AMPP toward being the leader in its areas of influence.
• Support technical and leader constituents involved in AMPP programs. Serve as a technical liaison to technical committees, standards committees, and technical communities in assigned areas.
• Build and develop relationships with relevant technical and management stakeholders in industry, government, and research organizations to ensure appropriate stakeholder participation in standards development and AMPP technical communities and initiatives.
• Establish connections in industries not currently served by AMPP to attract new industries/sectors to AMPP's technical programs. Serve as team lead for an assigned market vertical. Represent AMPP at industry-related conferences as well as in membership/leadership positions in third party organizations' governance and/or technical committees.
• Develop and deliver presentations at coatings, corrosion, and materials events to increase awareness of AMPP standards, research, technical communities and associated PPS.
• Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of AMPP staff, members, and customers to ensure a positive brand image, teamwork, alignment, and attainment of AMPP's organizational goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities expected in this role.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements

Approximately 20 - 30% travel is expected for this role and a passport is required.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree required in related field; advanced degree and experience with a membership, technical, research, or standards organization is preferred. Education or senior-level experience in engineering, sciences, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• At least 5 years' experience with demonstrated success in product development, business development, or management in a technical area relevant to the position.
• Experience in one or more of the following markets is preferable: energy (fossil, renewable, chemicals, process industries), civil/government/defense (civil infrastructure, transportation, aerospace, defense, maritime, water and wastewater), global markets, or other emerging industries.
• Experience in one or more of the following technical topics is preferable: coatings, corrosion, cathodic protection, metallurgy, non-metallics, chemistry, laboratory services, structures, data analytics/AI, field services/inspection, sensing/monitoring.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with diverse cultures. Experience and connections in geographical markets outside North America is desirable. Experience working with ISO and other international organizations is preferred.

Key to the success of the person in this position

• Champion AMPP's culture, lead by example and hold others accountable
• Strong entrepreneurial skills and business acumen to identify opportunities that advance the mission of the organization and increase revenue for AMPP. Ability to successfully balance operational management and strategic leadership, doing what it takes to get the job done.
• Comfortable with operating in and leading in an environment of disruption and change.
• Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility
• An open, accessible leadership style encouraging free exchange of ideas, including differing points of view, and cross functional innovation and collaboration.
• A leader who is dedicated to the mission of AMPP and is committed to providing quality programs and achieving excellence in everything they do.
• Results-oriented and creative problem solver.
• Highest degree of ethics and integrity.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, employees of the organization, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, etc. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to develop and interpret business graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a multi-task environment taking into account various external factors and to communicate efficiently and accurately to both managers/supervisors and subordinate staff. Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in digital communication (email, virtual meetings, etc.), word processing, and spreadsheet software. Ability to learn and use association specific software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.