Program Manager - ClimateTech

This is a full-time position ideally located in the US East Coast: NYC or Washington, DC. This person should be willing to accommodate hours across multiple US time zones.

About SecondMuse

SecondMuse is an impact and innovation company that builds resilient economies by supporting entrepreneurs and the ecosystems around them. We do this by designing, developing, and implementing a mix of innovation programming and investing capital. From Singapore to San Francisco, SecondMuse programs define inspiring visions, build lasting businesses and unite people across the globe. Over the last decade, they’ve designed and implemented programs on 7 continents with 600+ organizations such as NASA, The World Bank, and Nike. To find out more about how SecondMuse is positively shaping the world, visit: www.secondmuse.com.

Job Description

We are looking for a full-time Program Manager to support our NYC based Technology and Manufacturing Programs team. The team is responsible for delivering programs in the United States for government, philanthropic and corporate clients.

The Program Manager will be responsible for the successful execution, growth, and strategy support of SecondMuse’s current New York statewide Scale for ClimateTech program, supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The Program Manager will oversee the design, development, implementation and external communications of the program, as well as management of internal stakeholders including partners, manufacturing relationships, advisory board, and client-facing engagements and reporting. Provide the leadership and strategy needed to extend our understanding of climate tech, hardware and manufacturing, and provide additional value to our community through business development support and engagement of potential clients and funders. The Program Manager will also lead the selection and onboarding of new cohorts as well as new initiatives including the expansion of geographic presence, leadership inn ClimateTech community, and market driven opportunities. Responsible for managing high-level program plans, ensuring deliverables are met and budgets are aligned with company expectations.

Essential Functions

• Manage the implementation and impact measurement of the Scale for ClimateTech program including and not limited to:
  • Program Implementation
  • Program and team management
  • Oversee the S4C Advisory Board
  • Ensure milestones are met with the client
  • Align program goals with SecondMuse Imperatives and OKRs
  • Grow the SecondMuse network in climatetech and scale-up manufacturing based on SecondMuse’s sector strategy and market drivers
  • Coordinate to deepen and grow entrepreneurial networks in NYC, NY State and beyond.
  • Manage the program budget, monitoring the burn rate and P&L’s and ensure that the program work is completed within budget. Work with the program team to manage scope and proactively address scope changes. Request billing to invoice the client at appropriate intervals. Keep internal finance and program systems updated.
  • Ensure the program team is up to speed on program requirements, scope limitations, changes in scope, potential risks, deliverable details and budget.
  • Utilize company wide best practices. Capture program learnings and participate in sharing learnings across program teams and the broader company.
  • Manage quality, ensuring that deliverables meet the client’s objectives and expectations. Review deliverables before they are sent to the client.
  • Manage vendor assignments and budget, in consultation with the program partner, and the work of vendors.
  • Facilitate post-program documentation and review (monitoring and evaluation requirements).

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment / Travel

This role is a full-time, US East Coast-based position in a distributed team/office structure. Periodic travel, averaging no more than a few days each quarter may be required.

Expected Hours of Work

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee’s regular schedule must overlap with core work hours. Evening work may be required occasionally due to community-driven programming.