Program Manager, New York Fashion Innovation Center

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About the New York Fashion Innovation Center :

• The New York Fashion Innovation Center (NYFIC) a statewide initiative supported by Governor Kathy Hochul created and funded through Empire State Developments Division of Science Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) seeks to expand the use of renewable animal plant and bio-manufactured fibers in the fashion industry and bolster a resilient farm-to-fashion ecosystem throughout New York State fostering innovation and sustainability in the sector.
• Through its consortium membersincluding Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Hudson Valley Textile Project Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) - part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system Made X Hudson SUNY Morrisville and Field to FiberNYFIC strengthens the textile ecosystem champions sustainable practices and supports the development of a resilient local supply chain.

Job Summary

The Program Manager leads the New York Fashion Innovation Centers operational and project management activities ensuring initiatives are delivered on time within scope and aligned with program objectives. This position coordinates cross-functional teams manages work plans and budgets establishes efficient processes and reports outcomes to stakeholders including New York State. The Program Manager also collaborates and liaises with constituents across academia industry and government.

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Representative Job Duties

Develop implement and manage detailed project plans for all NYFIC initiatives ensuring timelines deliverables and budgets are met

Oversee grant awardee projects to ensure compliance with state requirements

Facilitate communication and collaboration across NYFICs consortium partners (RPI HVTP FIT Made X Hudson SUNY Morrisville Field to Fiber) to coordinate working groups integrate team activities and manage scheduling and conflict resolution

Plan and manage NYFIC events (e.g. annual meeting) to advance program objectives and increase public visibility

Monitor program budgets reimbursements and financial compliance in coordination with the Business Administrator

Assist with recruitment onboarding and mentoring of staff students and grantees

Support faculty and consortium members in drafting and submitting research and funding proposals

Respond to inquiries manage internal communications and maintain administrative correspondence

Shift

Business Hours : Monday - Friday

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

Incidental driving possible but not required

Starting Salary / Rate

Expected hiring range : $70000 - $80000 / yr full benefits

Pay transparency disclosure : The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

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Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

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Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming inclusive and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities. RPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 70000 - 80000