Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager University Overview

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Senior Program Manager

Associate Director D, Academic Affairs, Academic Center

The Senior Program Manager for the Center for Climate Resiliencemanages a portfolio of research, policy, and public outreach projects for the Center. Reporting to the Director, the incumbent plans and tracks project scope, deliverables, and timelines;coordinates the work of the staff, students, and external collaborators contributing to each project; and keeps projectsmoving to completion.

The position also coordinates the administrative work that supports the portfolio, working with School and University offices onproject agreements, awards, and expenditures; manages the Center'sfundraising pipeline, leads the preparation of grant and foundationproposals, in coordination with School and University developmentoffices; maintains day-to-day project communication with internal and external collaborators; and coordinates the Center's seminars,working groups, and public events. The position coordinateslaterally across the Center's staff and research personnel.

Position is contingent upon grant funding.

* All SP2 staff are required to participate in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed.

• Project management: Manage the planning and execution ofthe Center's research, policy, and outreach projects. For eachproject, maintain the scope, deliverables, milestones, and timeline; coordinate the contributions of staff, students, and external collaborators; and track progress to completion.
• Project administration: Coordinate the administrative work that supports the project portfolio. Prepare and routeagreements, contracts, and awards in cooperation with School and University offices. Monitor project budgets and spending againstplan.
• Fundraising: Manage the Center's funding pipeline:identify and qualify grant and foundation opportunities; lead the preparation of proposals, supporting documentation, and budgetmaterials with the Research Support Hub; and serve as the Center'sworking-level liaison to SP2 development and Penn Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) on foundation and donor prospects.
• External project coordination: Serve as a day-to-daycoordination point for project partners in government, non-profit,and corporate settings. Prepare project materials, updates,…