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　　Are you ready to step into the future?  SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC) is seeking a Senior Program Operations Manager Specialist with a passion for driving industry consensus and a strong interest in aviation electrification.  Working with industry organizations and subject matter experts, you will help the aviation industry to coalesce and create viable, sustainable solutions for aviation propulsion.  We are looking for leadership, engineering expertise, domain applicability, and people skills.  If you want to make a difference in this exciting area of aviation, this could be the opportunity for you.JOB SUMMARYSeeking a Senior Program Operations Manager Specialist responsible for program/department level business and operations management. Manages program/department level strategy, budget & results, as applicable. Develops, manages and/or administers projects, services, products and/or policies in support of the annual business plan. Oversees day-to-day operations of program, department, or area of responsibility. Manages the efficient and effective use of allocated resources financial, information, volunteers, contractors/ vendors and consultants. Develops and monitors compliance to or variance of budget for designated area, as applicable.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponsible for program/ department level business and operations management. Manages program/ department level strategy, budget & results, as applicable. Develops, manages and/or administers projects, services, products and/or policies in support of the annual business plan. Oversees day-to-day operations of program, department, or area of responsibility.Manages the efficient and effective use of allocated resources financial, information, volunteers, contractors/ vendors and consultants. Review and negotiate contracts. Develops and monitors compliance to or variance of budget for designated area, as applicable. Review contractor performance and escalate shortcomings. Manages and contributes to program and department product and service offerings from introduction through obsolescence and evaluates new technologies. Adjusts program plans addressing products and services to align with industry and organizational requirements and best practices.Manages communications and marketing, stakeholder relations (internal and external), contributes technical oversight and specific subject-matter expertise to the development of Technical Reports and Services, and manages internal business processes. Communications include running meetings, attending forums and conferences and issuing regular correspondence at senior levels. Recruits consortium and program members and promotes sponsorship opportunities. Defines user-experience research to identify obstacles, improve ease-of-use, customer satisfaction and inform future product and service development. Reviews program as well as product and service usage, and satisfaction data and maintains an ongoing dialog with customers and internal stakeholders on trends, risks and opportunities.Contributes to fiscal management and strategic planning by developing and annually updating short- and long-term forecasts including business and financial projections as well as execution of strategies for new opportunities. Contributes to tactical planning through the identification of new products and/or services that expand program's relevance to users and customers, with an emphasis on new issues and solutions. Manages tactical phases to achieve annual business plans that meet organization-wide objectives for responsible products and services.Member of SAE ITC Program/ Department Lead Staff as applicable. When applicable, acts as a Domain Expert and Technical Leader. Contribute to the achievement of the Consortium, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Fullsight goals. Maintains key customer and other stakeholder relationships at senior manager levels. Spends ti e on external activities with customers and managers in industry and government to promote program-related products and services.  Additional special projects as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelors degree in Engineering or Technical or other related field, 8+ years of applied knowledge, and 3+ years Team, service or project management, ORAssociates degree in Engineering or Technical or other related field, 10+ years of applied knowledge, and 5+ years Team, service or project management, ORHigh school diploma/GED, 13+ years of applied knowledge, and 8+ years Team, service or project managementExperienced advisor/ Technical Leader & Domain Expert for business and technical aspects of products and services in aerospace engines, especially electric propulsion.Experienced leading projects, programs or service area. Experienced communicating to Senior managersTechnical/engineering expertise with experience in the aerospace engines, especially electric propulsion.'Experience using DO-178 and mission-critical aircraft development'Strong interpersonal and communications skills along with excellent analytical, writing and editing and presentation skillsAbility to organize effectively, carry out independent action, work on simultaneous assignments, and perform functions of a confidential mannerStrong project management skills and proficient with planning software and toolsGlobal and cultural sensitivitiesAttention to detailStrong team development, collaboration and problem-solving skills. Understanding of trade association operationsStrong leadership skills developing and achieving organizational long- and short-range business plans and goals. Ability to work with high-level executives, industry (commercial, government, military, academic) leadersPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in Engineering or Technical or other related fieldStrong computer skills including MS Office and typical office application software; Knowledge of software and database systems and associated security preferredWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS30% TravelABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONFullsight is an integrated brand of our three primary affiliate companies - SAE Industry Technologies Consortia, SAE International and Performance Review Institute - and their subsidiaries. As a collective, Fullsight enables a robust resource of innovative programs, products and services for industries, their engineers and technical experts to work together on traditional and emergent complex issues that drive their future progress.SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC) enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.The Performance Review Institute (PRI) is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.SAE International (SAEI) is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.EEO CLAUSEFullsight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit