Program Coordinator

This position is based in the Piscataway, NJ officeJob SummaryThe Program Coordinator plays a critical role in the successful relationships between the IEEE SA and Volunteer community as they are the direct link to IEEE for the volunteer community. The overall purpose of this position is to support relationships within consensus building groups/ecosystems. The incumbent in this position serves as a front-line resource to identify/alert IEEE to potential legal liability, communicating/implementating of policy changes to committees (i.e., development of training material); contributes to proposals in policy changes with the SASB committees as needed; and identifies opportunities to expedite the process through possible changes in policy, tools and training. The Program Coordinator must have thorough knowledge of the Standards Development process, IEEE SA Policy & Procedures, and the specific policies of their assigned committees to be able to facilitate the knowledge to the leadership and members of the volunteer community. The incumbent engages with consensus developing groups; provides coaching, mentoring and training to the collaboration and consensus ecosystem on the standards development process; participates in the governance ad-hoc committees; supports the implementation of policy changes to committees (i.e., development of training material); and identifies opportunities to expedite the process through possible changes in policy, tools and training.The role reports to the department head or other department manager of the Operational Program Management department. This position works under substantial level of supervision and may assist in the requesting vendor bids and make recommendations for projects that require external resources.Key ResponsibilitiesSpecific duties include but not limited to:Provide direct support to the assigned Standards Committees and subgroups and serve as the primary point of contact for IEEE through regular communication and collaboration.Establishes positive relationships with standards development and collaboration and consensus volunteer community to assist in aiding the standards development process (SASB/committee/working group/societies) including effective conflict, issue and problem resolutionThe incumbent will engage directly with the IEEE SA Volunteer community to deliver regular guidance throughout the standards development process.Management of Standards Development Process and CommitteesDevelops experience-based knowledge to engage politically sensitive and high-value/high-profile projects and groupsProvides accurate, timely, proactive and professional direction to pre-standardization and standards developing committees in such matters as procedures, meeting management, tools, legal, technology and global issues that are consistent with IEEE-SA practices and policy, including internal (departmental) practices and messagingEnsures that due process is met during the standards development process by monitoring developments, researching related complaints/issues from and about committees and cultivating good relationships with participantsServes as a front-line resource to identify/alert IEEE to potential legal liabilityAssists with defining requirements for tools to reduce the administrative burden on collaboration and consensus community members, resulting in a positive comparison of IEEE to other SDOsSupports the coordination agreements with external entities and be aware of Working Group agreementsParticipates in special project teams on an as-needed basis to address potential changes, issues or new policy and procedures.Provides input to the training material for staff and volunteersProvides front line diagnosis, remedy, and/or referral for constituent tool and service challengesProvides the following input for professional service contracts: services and schedule that will meet the need of the client; appropriate terms and condition; deliverables, fees, and fund raising guidanceOther associated tasks and duties may be assignedEducation And Experience Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience; Technical degree a plus 3+ years related industry experience, with a focus on program or project management in a technical environmentSkills & Other RequirementsMust be familiar with project management concepts/skillsMust have strong project management skills and the ability to work well under deadlinesMust have excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyMust have organizational and professional interpersonal/communication skillsSituational awareness and ability to escalate conflict/conflict resolution in the areas of oversightShould have experience in ensuring adherence to processes and policies, as well as best practicesExperience Working With a Diverse, Global Community Is PreferredAdvanced written and oral communications skills are preferredShould possess situational awareness and ability to escalate conflict/conflict resolution in the areas of oversightKnowledge of engineering and technical industries preferredBe familiar with the value and use of standards in global marketplacesBe familiar with the standards development process, the standards environment, and potential legal liabilitiesDevelop the ability to monitor technical, political and economic forces that affect the standards development processDevelop the ability to sense issues, inappropriate behavior and activities and communicate/escalate effectivelyValid passport or the ability to obtain a valid passport within 6 months of the date of hire (moderate travel required)Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge and use of databases and online/web-based interfacesFor information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, “Physical, Mental, and Work Environment Standards for IEEE Positions.” This position is classified under [Category I—Office Position].IEEE is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled=====================================================================================Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.KNW-A20JobMin: $69,350Primary LocationUnited States-New Jersey-PiscatawayScheduleFull-timeJob TypeRegularJob PostingMay 8, 2026, 4:07:05 PM