Global Networks Program Manager III

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Job Title: Global Networks Program Manager III

Reports to: VP, Instrumentation 

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt  

Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States

Travel Requirements: Up to 30%  

Salary Range: $137,940 - $213,807 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements)  

Benefits and Perks: 

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage 
• 403(b) Plan with Company Match 
• Life Insurance 
• PTO, Paid Holidays 

Position Summary 

The Program Manager III manages a suite of highly complex multi-year projects of significant financial impact (Planning, Controlling, Executing, Reporting, and Closing) from when an award is granted to project/program close-out, and represents the organization as the primary contact in project/program areas. The Program Manager III accepts sole responsibility for organizational planning. This position leads tasks that involve a high degree of strategic decision making and coordination with internal and external stakeholders and risk management. The Program Manager III seeks and negotiates for resources from the functional management chain to fulfill programmatic needs within the project/program scope, schedule, and budget. The incumbent reports directly to the Vice President and collaborates with Senior Management to develop strategic goals. Achievement of objectives requires the ability to influence other internal and external stakeholders. The Program Manager III has broad, advanced scientific/technical expertise in their project areas. 

Details of Responsibilities

General Essential Job Duties: 

• Provides leadership and technical guidance in the development and evolution of EarthScope programs. 
• Oversees Programs and associated projects with accepted project management practices to manage Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Risk with appropriate change controls. 
• Provides support for and interacts with the appropriate advisory committees, which have oversight of the EarthScope programs. 
• Represents their EarthScope group and other activities in the EarthScope Consortium Board of Directors meetings along with the relevant Advisory Committee Chairpersons. 
• Interacts with the EarthScope CEO and other Senior Managers to ensure effective and efficient collaboration between their program responsibilities and other EarthScope programs. 
• Provides advice and guidance to other program/project managers. 
• Where appropriate, interacts with international organizations and like-minded programs to build collaboration and coordination on objectives of mutual interest. 
• In coordination with the EarthScope CEO and Senior Management, pursues external funding for program support, sustainment, and advancement. 
• Prepares the annual and multi-year program plans and budgets as well as Supplemental Funding requests and required supporting documentation. 
• Responsible for program property and equipment to ensure proper use, care, and storage. 
• Prepares periodic status reports, as requested. 
• Coordinates the acquisition of equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support their program. 
• Reviews and approves invoices for payment in accordance with EarthScope policies. 
• Guides and encourages technology development to improve the technological resources available to their pr