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%3Cb%3EJob Summary%3C/b%3E %3Cbr%3EThis position, along with the group that they manage, provides support to the IEEE Organization Units to remain current, forward looking, and visible in terms of new technology coverage, global challenges, and new approaches for working with technology professionals. The Future Directions team drives continuity in strategic thinking and anticipating, identifying and planning in these new areas,and provides coordination across the various IEEE OUs and functions. In addition to assuring the IEEE remains on the forefront of Future technologies, challenges, and approaches, this group assist in spawning of new technology communities within IEEE, assists in the transition of these new communities and/or their activities (e.g., conferences, pubs) to a sustainable state, and assists in making these new efforts visible/usable/attractive to a larger technical audience, in particular practicing engineers. %3Cbr/%3E%3Cbr/%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EKey Responsibilities%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EManagement of the technology and applications directions within IEEE. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ea. Provide overall coordination for new technology and new approaches across IEEE %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Eb. Assess timing of activities for new technologies and their applications %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ec. Lead horizon scanning efforts through literature review, review of upcoming funding opportunities, industry reports and road maps, etc. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ed. Partner with societies, councils to align society and councils’ technical interest with potential emerging technologies %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ee. Support volunteers in leading the development of roadmaps and white papers and other deliverables %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ef. Design and implement a robust framework for starting, continuing, transitioning and sunsetting of FDC initiatives. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Eg. Assess timing of activities for new technologies and their applications within and across Societies and Councils %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Eh. Provide for market assessment of new areas to be considered within TA and coordinates their coverage across the various Societies and Councils %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EManage a small but technically deep department that supports %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ea. The introduction of New Technologies by organizing new communities, supporting new conferencing events, transitioning groups to a sustainable long term state within IEEE, coordinating and increasing the visibility of IEEE efforts in these areas. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Eb. IEEE participation in global endeavors termed Grand Challenges or Prizes, such as the Humanitarian Technology Challenge, XPrize etc. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ec. The introductions of New Approaches, such as social networking tools, new collaborative efforts (some specifically targeted to corporate involvement), video content application, and simulation application integration into other IEEE Intellectual Property activities. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EForm Partnerships %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ea. Assess opportunities for interaction with technical professionals inside and outside of IEEE through driving experimentation and competitions. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Eb. Form partnerships with outside organizations to increase the impact of FDC initiatives %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ec. Partner on innovative approaches to integrate machine learning and AI into existing Technical Activities infrastructure and across other organizational units. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ed. Work with Societies and Councils and Educational Activities to identify new IEEE learning opportunities that would be useful to the Society and Council members %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ee. Work with Society and Councils and TA programs and Technical Activities Committee on Standards to identify new leading edge standards opportunities. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ef. Support the industry advisory board and the MegaTrends report %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EServe as the technical advisor to Managing Director, Technical Activities %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Ea. Drives comprehensive content coverage and effective delivery, ensuring all areas are supported in a coordinated, timely, and thorough manner across IEEE. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3Eb. Assesses opportunities for interaction with technical professionals by enabling experimentation, for example working with the TAB VP and leading the technical content of the annual Tech Summit. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ETravel Information%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E30% Domestic and International %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
%3Cb%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EBachelor%27s degree or equivalent experience Req %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaster%27s or other advanced degree Pref %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPh.D. Technical Area relating to IEEE fields of Interest Pref %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EWork Experience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E15-20 years relevant technology management experience, preferably in a technology focused company, Req %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Management experience in a multi-million dollar business Req %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Experience in growing new revenue streams Req %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Supervision and development of technical staff in emerging areas ( at least 4 or more staff) Req %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Association experience will be helpful. Pref %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Experience demonstrating a tendency to successfully drive new technology efforts, to provide insights into applying technology to real work applications, to address large scale systems engineering problems, and to successfully manage highly educated technical staff. Req %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E Experience in developing and presenting technical talks to large professional audiences Req %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ELicenses and Certifications %3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ENust possess a valid passport and a valid driver’s permit. Req %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ESkills and Requirements %3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EQualifications %26 Skills %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStrong persuasive and communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse audiences %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrior knowledge of IEEE technical domains preferred; deep insight into multiple IEEE fields of interest required %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrated ability to quickly learn emerging technologies and respond with agility %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETechnologically savvy, with a proactive approach to identifying and applying technology solutions to business challenges %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAbility to monitor and analyze the technology landscape to identify trends and opportunities relevant to IEEE %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProficiency in business tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite and related business applications) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWillingness to travel 25–50%, including international and occasional weekend travel %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECommunication %26 Engagement %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFluent in business English, with strong written and verbal communication skills %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAbility to effectively engage with individuals for whom English is not a first language %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExceptional interpersonal skills, with experience interacting across diverse groups including volunteers, members, industry leaders, academics, and government officials %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelops and delivers compelling presentations and briefings to audiences ranging from small groups to large forums (up to 1,000 attendees) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EServes as a technical advisor/ sounding board in both one-on-one and group settings to IEEE volunteers and leadership %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWriting %26 Analytical Capability %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProduces high-quality written materials including white papers, reports, correspondence, web content, and strategic documents %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelops position descriptions, performance plans, incentive goals, and training/development plans %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStrong command of English grammar, syntax, and professional writing standards %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAbility to read, interpret, and synthesize technical papers, governance documents, contracts, legal/regulatory materials, financial reports, and trend analyses %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EForeign language proficiency is a plus but not required %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERelationship Management %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EBuilds and sustains strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, IEEE leadership, industry and academic leaders, and external partners %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECollaborates effectively with vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrates exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, particularly in volunteer-driven environments %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStrategic Awareness %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintains awareness of key external factors impacting IEEE, including: %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEmerging and converging technologies %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EApplications of technology to global challenges %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEvolving collaboration models among technical professionals %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EShifts in global political, economic, and demographic trends %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EThe accelerating pace of change in the technology marketplace %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESupports the growth of IEEE revenue streams and fosters alignment across IEEE entities (Societies, Councils, Boards, Committees, Sections, and staff) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ENavigates a dynamic volunteer leadership environment, ensuring continuity and sustained progress %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3EOther Requirements:%3Cbr%3EAs defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply. %3Cbr%3E %3Cbr%3EPLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EFor information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, %3Ca href=%22https://www.ieee.org/education_careers/careers/ieee_ada_requirements.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EADA Requirements.%3C/a%3E This position is classified under Category II – Mobile Positions. %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. %3Cbr%3E===============================================%3Cbr%3EDisclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. 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