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Industry Program Manager

Employer
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Location
Knoxville, TN

Job Details

Description
Industry Program Manager

The Center for Advanced Systems Research and Education (CASRE) in the Industrial and Systems Engineering department invites applications for a full-time Industry Program Manager position. The Industry Program Manager is responsible for developing external partnerships with business, industry, and organizations to expand workforce development/training opportunities that meet the needs of internal and external partners. This includes the expansion of CASRE Memberships and other efforts assigned by the Director.  This applies to one or more related or unrelated assigned areas of responsibility. This position is responsible for utilizing industry partners to validate research within an industry/production setting. Position will supervise the work of others as it relates to Industry Pillar and project management. The position is available to start in early January 2023.



Qualifications
Qualifications

• Required qualifications are a Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years of experience in program development, management, and/or related field.

• Preferred qualifications are a Master’s Degree and 2 years of experience in program development, management, and/or related field in a higher education environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively are also required. Based on these qualifications, the successful candidate will be:

•Serves as an industry liaison with local, regional, and national organizations aligned with CASRE

•Responsible for developing and leading initiatives and programs

• Ability to identify and analyze gaps in workforce development needs of external constituents at a local, regional, and national level.

• Responsible for identifying sources of funding and business partnership opportunities for CASRE.

• Facilitates the development of business proposals.

• Ability to work independent and ask for and secure new business contracts.

• Responsible for project management of Industry related projects and knowledge of project management, methodologies, techniques.

• Manages teams and projects in Industry entities.

• Manages project deliverables and timelines.

• Works in conjunction with CASRE membership initiatives and provides over site in the execution of these initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned



Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Industrial & Systems Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Nov 22, 2022, 12:17:05 PM

Organization

Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion

UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.

The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.

Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.

As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.

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