Manager Technical Activities Strategic Governance (E6036)

Job Summary 
The Manager, Strategic Governance oversees the IEEE Technical Activities Board Governance needs and manages processes related to the on-going management of new motions, edits, tracking, and compliance of governance procedures and documents such as the the TAB Operations Manual and related Society/Council governance documents are aligned properly with the IEEE requirements.

The incumbent in this position is expected to be a strategic partner in assisting TA Staff and Volunteers through the process of introducing changes to operating manuals as well as S/C by-laws and constitutions such as new programs, changing procedures, funding new activities, etc. This position will actively engage with volunteers and staff within Technical Activities constituencies to recommend and support the development of effective governance structures around services, programs, and activities.

The individual will have significant interaction and work in collaboration with high-level IEEE volunteers and the professional staff at all levels across the organization to ensure management of the entire governance process including TAB, TAB Committees, and the nested TAB Units, Committees and Societies/Councils.

This person will serve in a leadership role on the Strategic Programs & Governance team assisting with oversight of operations of the team managed by the Senior Director, Strategic Programs & Governance, will manage select volunteer facing and internal processes and procedures for the Governance team, will serve as an advisor on Board-related matters across Technical Activities, and will lead/manage other governance and Board-related special projects. This person is a problem solver, an initiator, and an implementer for improved operations and technology.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Strategic Programs & Governance has two direct reports, and significantly influences the work of others. The nature of the work is strategic and requires a detailed and sophisticated knowledge and understanding of IEEE's policies, procedures, practices, and how to manage relationships across IEEE OUs and with volunteers. The role translates strategic priorities into functional plans. This individual is authorized to approve purchases, contracts, and expenditures up to $10,000 for the IEEE and recommends annual budgetary needs.


Key Responsibilities

• Specific duties include but not limited to:
• Technical Activities Strategic Governance Management 50%
  • Manages governance functions related to the TAB, its 20+ Committees, as well as assorted AdHoc committees (greater than 10 annually) and special projects.
  • Attends, and provides support as needed, to various Society and Technical Council governing bodies, Technical Committee leadership, and other OU groups. Serves as staff contact for society questions and provides advice and guidance on IEEE and TA processes.
  • Responsible for support of new OU governance structures, including establishment of appropriate governance, approval processes, questions of program and product development, financial issues, membership issues, and other related start-up issues.
  • Develops and maintains governance documents and serves as subject matter expert for IEEE and OU bylaws, operations manuals, policies, parliamentary procedures, elections. Leads cross-departmental teams involved in governance activities and requirements. Serves as subject matter expert in parliamentary procedures.
• IEEE Corporate Governance Communications 20%
  • Collaboration with and matrix reporting to the Staff Executive, Corporate Activities on items related to TA Governance and/or items moving through the process and up to the IEEE Board of Directors on a regular basis including tracking reports, analysis, and meetings as requested will be entwined with the on-going activities of this position.
  • Pro-activity ensures TAB Governance compliance with IEEE Governance Operations and Manual changes
  • Communicates effectively with both Corporate and TA Leadership on issues of concern wit