Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - IEEE

Title: Director Operations and Growth Technology for Impact (Remote) Location: Piscataway United States Min: $112,000 Max: 150,000.00 Job : Business Mgmt/Devt/Ops Primary Location : United States-New Jersey-Piscataway Schedule : Full-time Job Description: Job Summary The Director, Operations & Growth - Tech for Impact for Humanitarian Technologies and Climate Tech plays a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Director across two growing, mission-driven departments focused on applying technology for social impact and climate sustainability. This individual is responsible for operational execution, strategic alignment, partnership engagement, financial oversight, and contract management across programs, including HTB, IEEE SIGHT, Tech4Good, MOVE Global, and the Technology for Sustainable Climate Matrix Organization (TSCMO) and its initiatives. This individual also plays a major role in driving visibility, branding, and outreach initiatives to support impact reporting to IEEE and beyond. This role serves as a key advisor to the Senior Director, helping to translate strategic objectives into scalable programs and ensuring the efficient management of people, processes, budgets, and external relationships. Key Responsibilities - Lead operations and strategy execution across Humanitarian Technologies and Climate Tech, translating strategic goals into systems, processes, and workflows. - Manage contracts and procurement processes; coordinate with legal, finance, and external vendors to ensure compliance and timely execution. - Oversee budgeting and financial management across both portfolios, including planning, tracking, and reporting for multiple initiatives. - Develop and manage partnerships with internal IEEE units and external organizations (industry, academia, NGOs) to support programmatic growth and alignment. - Lead the development and coordination of marketing, branding, and outreach strategies for both departments, in partnership with communications teams. - Ensure consistent and compelling visibility of the departments' work across internal and external platforms (e.g., reports, social media, website, events). - Oversee the design, implementation, and reporting of impact metrics across programs to assess outcomes, demonstrate value, and inform decision-making. - Support strategic planning cycles and portfolio management, ensuring alignment with IEEE's organizational vision and values. - Supervise two or more direct reports. - Serve as a senior advisor to the Senior Director, providing analysis, strategic insight, and recommendations on key organizational decisions. Travel Information - 50% Domestic and International may include nights and weekends Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferably in Engineering, Business, Marketing or International Relations Req - Master's or other advanced degree Pref Work Experience - 10-15 years Proven track record in the planning, development, incubation and deployment of strategic programs in the technology for impact space Req Skills and Requirements - Proven experience leading operational and strategic initiatives within complex organizations, including the ability to translate high-level strategic priorities into scalable programs, processes, and operational systems, while applying an entrepreneurial, start-up mindset focused on innovation, agility, and growth. - 10-15 years of progressive professional experience in operations, program management, strategy, or organizational leadership, preferably within technology, social impact, climate, international development, nonprofit, or membership-based organizations. Experience working in complex global and multi-stakeholder environments is strongly preferred. - Strong leadership and supervisory experience, including managing staff, coordinating consultants and contractors, and supporting volunteer leadership structures such as boards, committees, or working groups. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across both direct and indirect reporting relationships. - Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale program portfolios, including operational planning, implementation, financial management, contract oversight, and continuous improvement of processes and systems. - Strong experience managing budgets, financial planning, and program resources, including coordination with finance, legal, and procurement teams to ensure compliance with organizational policies and effective use of resources. - Proven ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders across industry, academia, nonprofits, and international organizations. - Experience leading the promotion and visibility of programs focused on social and environmental impact, ideally within technology or innovation initiatives, through marketing, communications, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. - Demonstrated ability to design, track, and communicate program metrics and impact data, translating results into reports, presentations, and insights that inform decision-making and demonstrate program effectiveness. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-level materials such as executive briefings, strategic reports, presentations, and impact summaries for diverse audiences. - Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and develop practical solutions that support organizational goals. - Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and organizational leadership in fast-paced and evolving environments, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining operational excellence. - International Travel is required (50% of time) - #LI-REMOTE Other Requirements: As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status. For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category II - Mobile Positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. =============================================== Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

Title: Tech Community Activities Specialist Location: Los Alamitos United States Job Description: Job Summary This position proactively supports and assists robust volunteer Technical Communities and activities across the fields of interest of the Computer Society. The incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for oversight of and portfolio management for assigned CS volunteer communities. This position provides advice and encouragement to volunteer leaders creating and participating in a variety of technical activities. Primary focuses for this role are: overseeing a portfolio of activities under select Technical Committees, ensuring compliance with IEEE and CS policies, budget reviews and hotel/vendor contracting and assistance with planning and/or onsite logistics. He/she must be able to manage multiple portfolios simultaneously and accommodate the individual needs of committees, volunteers, staff, and attendees as requested. The role will report to a Manager and has no direct report. The incumbent will work under the general direction of the manager and alongside a team with similar responsibilities . They will be expected to research issues and determine the appropriate course of action with limited supervision. Key Responsibilities - 30% Volunteer Management & Communications - Act as the primary point of contact for assigned Technical Community portfolios, volunteers activities or internal projects as assigned. - Coordinate communications and provide general guidance among volunteers and internal IEEE/Computer Society staff, often acting as a direct liaison between these parties. - They must provide routine updates to the Supervisor and keep them apprised of challenges, concerns or issues that could jeopardize workflow or adherence to policies or procedures. - 30% Portfolio Process, Compliance and Database Management - Ensure that collection of activities within each portfolio follows the specific guidelines, policies and processes in order to be considered for CS financial sponsorship and provide follow-up communications with volunteers as necessary. - Work closely with volunteers and various partners within IEEE to support the preparation and submission and approval of the internal Application process - Assist in preparation and review of budgets and collaborate with volunteers in budget questions or concerns - Coordinate and support the updating of budgets during all phases of planning, implementation, and closing. - Review, submit and ensure compliance of all contracts associated with portfolio activities - Submit requests for Purchase Orders (POs) to align with contractual obligations - Assist with payments to vendors through IEEE Channels, if necessary - Consistently maintain/support overall CS Information Spreadsheet and Database based on portfolio progress - 20% Technical Community Portfolio and Activity Management - Organization and execution of some or all aspects of assigned Technical Community Portfolio Activities within budget plans and/or guidelines (F&B, Setup, AV, Special Activities, shipping, etc.). - Prepare meeting-specific Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for vendors/supplies as needed and provide cost analysis comparison of RFPs and provide recommendations to technical community volunteers - Oversee the scheduling of vendors and/or other subcontractors if applicable. - Onsite management when required - Specialists will work with venue and all vendors to ensure that all activities are executed seamlessly - Provide some recommendations for strategic planning efforts, business forecasting and project management. - Work with the Manager on a continuous review of portfolio and internal process improvements. - Provide research assistance on relevant best practices from relevant organizations, and proposed concrete plans to integrate them into existing Computer Society processes - 5% As needed, provide support for various special projects/initiatives. Travel Information - 20% Domestic and International Must be able to travel and hold a valid passport to support TC activities Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Req Work Experience - 2-4 years Domestic and international professional event planning experience in the realm of meetings. Req - Association event planning experience Req Licenses and Certifications - Certified Meeting Planner certification. (CMP designation must be attained within the first two (2) years of employment). Req Skills and Requirements - Industry professional with excellent knowledge and thorough comprehension of event location analysis, logistics, and management of events from conception to completion. - Negotiation and contracting skills-ability to understand and interpret financial data. - Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and oversee multiple events concurrently-skilled multitasking. - Excellent listening, organizational, planning and time management skills. - Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change in a dynamic environment. - Must be committed to working both independently and as a team player. - Must be able to travel domestically or internationally. - Must be technology savvy, and display a willingness to seek out technology solutions to business challenges. - Proven ability to adapt quickly to new software applications and use technology-based tools to accomplish work. - Familiarity with database applications. Proficiency in MS Office applications (WORD, Excel), and electronic mail applications. - Ability to identify problems and/or opportunities, assess associated risks and recommend effective solutions or actions, often in real time. - Ability to make decisions without relying on established precedent. - #LI-REMOTE Other Requirements: As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status. For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. =============================================== Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.