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Executive Director, RAPID Manufacturing Institute

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200Since 1908H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$200K - $300K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Executive Director, RAPID Manufacturing Institute

AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers

• Develop and execute a long-term growth strategy that ensures RAPID's sustainability, industry relevance, and continued impact beyond current funding cycles. • Serve as the primary external ambassador for RAPID, building relationships with senior leaders across industry, government, academia, and the Manufacturing USA network. • Identify and secure new funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue-generating initiatives to support RAPID's mission and growth. • Provide visionary leadership to position RAPID as the national leader in process intensification, advanced manufacturing innovation, and related workforce development activities. • Partner with the RAPID Governing Board and Executive Committee to establish strategic priorities, evaluate organizational performance, and guide long-term decision-making. • Lead organizational growth and transformation efforts, ensuring RAPID has the structure, talent, and capabilities necessary to achieve its strategic objectives while fostering a culture of respect, integrity and collaboration. • Monitor emerging trends in manufacturing, energy, technology, and federal policy to proactively identify opportunities, risks, and competitive advantages for RAPID and its stakeholders. • Establish key performance indicators and success metrics across financial performance, membership growth, project impact, stakeholder engagement, and organizational effectiveness. • Ensure alignment of new projects and existing activities with RAPID’s strategic plan and long-term vision. • Participate with AIChE leadership to ensure consistency of strategy and practices across AIChE and RAPID.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline required, with MS or PhD preferred.
  • Prior success in growing a small company or business unit by creating stakeholder value and managing a highly skilled team
  • Experience managing large project teams, business units, or a small business
  • Organized and strategic thinker who can move from ideation through to execution
  • Ability to translate broad goals into achievable steps, anticipate and solve problems, and take advantage of opportunities.
  • Ability to motivate and enable others to work toward a shared vision
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Willingness to listen to the opinions and perspectives of others
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, the Dept. of Energy and the Manufacturing USA Institutes
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and personal days
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

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