Program Manager, Corporate Citizenship

Position Summary

Every role at Samsung presents a new opportunity to make a lasting, global impact. We believe that innovation
and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re seeking innovators to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners and communities.

Join the Samsung family and be part of the team that’s creating a better future.

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Manager will lead the creation and oversight, as well as ensure flawless project execution, for our annual STEM Contest – Solve for Tomorrow. This Flagship Corporate Citizenship Program encourages students to use Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to solve a problem in their community.

Role and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creation and oversight of program plan and ensuring flawless project execution
• Manage all aspects of the Solve for Tomorrow program, executing all work streams (outreach, alumni program, event planning and coordination, partnership management, etc.)
• Craft and distribute year-round teacher/program communications, tailored for contest phase and recipient; develop and maintain communications calendar 
• Nurture and develop relationships with program beneficiaries by acting as primary point of contact for all program-related questions, ensuring timely responses and positive interactions
• Project management:
  • Create and maintain project plan for each Phase of Solve for Tomorrow with resource plan, defined milestones and associated tasks, and timeline
  • Ensure all project tasks are completed on-time and aligned with the objective; alert direct managers of any at-risk open items
• Collaborate with internal communications team to write about and amplify the program on Newsroom and other internal comms channels
• Collaborate with PR team on press releases, thought leadership, and other program content
• Event management for in-person/ virtual program events
• Budget, forecasting, and contract management:
  • Assist with managing against program budget, but tracking expenses and alerting direct managers of any at-risk items
  • Create and maintain supporting document for budgeting and forecasting; work directly with finance coordinators
  • Collect and document contract and invoices related to the Solve program; work closely with Samsung Legal and Finance teams to ensure on-time execution of related deliverables
• Research to support program objectives
• Provide recommendations for and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Management of all partner relationships (contracts, invoices, milestone calls, etc.)
• Develop and manage relationship with third-party partner organizations, as well as internal teams, to ensure flawless execution
• Create post-competition and other summary reports that will gauge the success of the Solve for Tomorrow program and inform future decision making
• Work across Corporate Citizenship globally to share updates with subsidiaries on the program and discover further areas of collaboration with the overall department portfolio
• Ad hoc tasks and analysis related to Solve for Tomorrow, as requested

Skills and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree [marketing, public relations, communications] with 4+ years of relevant experience

• Prior experience with project management/coordination required
• Ability to clearly communicate with multiple levels of the organization required
• Prior experience in public relations and/or marketing industry preferred
• Proficient in MS Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Working knowledge of Project Management tools, a plus
• Experience working on educational programs a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Solution-based mindset
• Ideal candidate must have at least two years of experience within Public Relati