Program Director of Emerging Ecosystems

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to gauge the effectiveness of existing programs, pinpointing areas for scale-up and refinement.
• Harvest and channel feedback from The Engine and Builder Platform leadership teams and key partners for ongoing improvement and fine-tuning of platform offerings.
• Plan, orchestrate, and roll out multiple programs designed to accelerate innovation and commercialization projects among all NSF Awardees. 
• Collaborate closely with the NSF Platform Team to recognize and cater to the distinct needs of Awardees, tailoring program elements as necessary.
• Build strong relationships through various ecosystems and stakeholders to create a pathway to programming opportunities and DEI initiatives. 

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or substantial experience in academic research commercialization.
• Demonstrable expertise in managing hybrid teams across multiple geographical zones.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, agile practices, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Acquaintance with emerging technologies and corresponding public policy trends.
• Outstanding communication skills with a knack for building strong relationships among a diverse stakeholder group.
• Prior experience in NSF-funded programs or research-centered initiatives is a significant asset.
• An extraordinary listener and communicator, committed to mission fulfillment over personal recognition.
• Mission oriented, passionate innovation and technology solving global challenges and is relentless in accelerating the pathway for our constituents.
• Ability to prioritize mission and team over personal recognition.

Outcomes

• Lead multiple programs to become a cornerstone for innovation and commercialization success among all NSF Awardees, and beyond.
• Implement a robust feedback loop that will directly contribute to the iterative improvement of all program offerings.
• Position The Engine and the Builder Platform as leaders in facilitating impactful innovation ecosystems.