Executive Director, RAPID Manufacturing Institute

8 hours, 6 minutes ago
Full-time
Executive
Project and Program Management
AIChE

AIChE

AIChE serves as the leading global organization for chemical engineering professionals, providing extensive resources, educational opportunities, and networking platforms to support members in both traditional and emerging fields of the industry.

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1908

Description

  • Develop and execute RAPID’s long-term growth strategy to sustain its impact beyond current funding cycles.
  • Serve as RAPID’s primary external ambassador and build relationships with leaders across industry, government, academia, and the Manufacturing USA network.
  • Identify and secure funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and other revenue-generating initiatives.
  • Provide visionary leadership to position RAPID as a national leader in process intensification, advanced manufacturing innovation, and workforce development.
  • Partner with the Governing Board and Executive Committee to set priorities, evaluate performance, and guide long-term decisions.
  • Lead organizational growth and transformation by building the right structure, team, and capabilities.
  • Monitor trends in manufacturing, energy, technology, and federal policy to identify opportunities, risks, and advantages.
  • Establish key performance indicators and success metrics across finances, membership growth, project impact, stakeholder engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Ensure new and ongoing projects align with RAPID’s strategic plan and long-term vision.
  • Work with AIChE leadership to maintain consistency of strategy and practices across AIChE and RAPID.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline is required; MS or PhD is preferred.
  • Prior success growing a small company or business unit by creating stakeholder value and managing a highly skilled team.
  • Experience managing large project teams, business units, or a small business.
  • Organized, strategic thinker who can move from ideation through execution.
  • Ability to translate broad goals into achievable steps, anticipate and solve problems, and capitalize on opportunities.
  • Ability to motivate and enable others to work toward a shared vision.
  • Collaborative mindset and willingness to listen to the opinions and perspectives of others.
  • Knowledge of and experience with the Department of Energy and the Manufacturing USA Institutes.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work across geographic boundaries with multi-location teams; telecommuting is possible for qualified candidates.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 20–30% of the time.

Benefits

  • Annual salary range of $200,000 to $250,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and personal days.
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

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