Technology Program Manager

Description

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) seeks a Technology Program Manager to join our Information Technology department!

The Technology Program Manager serves as the strategic bridge between our centralized IT and RDA organizations and the Advancement business unit, driving the technology roadmap and ensuring solutions align with business objectives. This role combines program management, business analysis, and technical coordination to lead the software development lifecycle, manage development and implementation team activities, and deliver measurable business value. The position requires both strategic roadmap ownership and hands-on execution oversight for a portfolio of enterprise software configuration and custom development initiatives.

This position is based at the AAAS Washington, D.C. headquarters on a hybrid schedule. Fully remote candidates based elsewhere will also be considered.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You'll Do

Program & Roadmap Management (35%)

• Drive and execute the technology roadmap for the Advancement business unit by funneling, filtering, and prioritizing stakeholder inputs
• Assess program performance and maximize ROI on technology investments for membership and philanthropy (Advancement) initiatives
• Formulate, organize, and monitor inter-connected projects across the business unit portfolio
• Manage demand for IT and Research & Data Analytics services and work with senior Information Group management and business stakeholders to prioritize requests
• Develop and monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
• Track key project milestones and adjust plans and resources to meet customer needs

Team Coordination & Delivery Management (30%)

Business Analysis & Solution Design (25%)

Risk, Change & Stakeholder Management (10%)

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

Technical & Program Management Skills

Business & Analytical Skills

Leadership & Communication Skills

Application Process

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by December 1, 2025 . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $112,000 - $127,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position : paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AAAS from a third party, such as an agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to an AAAS mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to AAAS employees, or to the AAAS resume database will be considered AAAS property. Verbal or written communications from any employee of AAAS shall not be considered binding obligations. AAAS Human Resources is the only AAAS representative authorized by AAAS enter into any employment agreements with any third party. AAAS will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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