Executive Director, RAPID Manufacturing Institute

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United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary200,000 - 300,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Required Skills
Business DevelopmentFinancial ManagementStakeholder managementChange Management

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline (MS or PhD preferred).
  • Prior success in growing a small company or business unit.
  • Experience managing large project teams, business units, or a small business.
  • Demonstrated ability to create stakeholder value and manage highly skilled teams.
  • Organized and strategic thinker with the ability to move from ideation to execution.
  • Ability to translate broad goals into actionable steps and solve complex problems.
  • Knowledge of and experience with the Department of Energy and Manufacturing USA Institutes.
  • Strong leadership, motivation, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work across geographic boundaries with multi-location teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a long-term growth strategy to ensure RAPID's sustainability, industry relevance, and impact.
  • Serve as the primary external ambassador, building relationships with leaders in industry, government, academia, and the Manufacturing USA network.
  • Identify and secure new funding, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue-generating initiatives.
  • Provide leadership to position RAPID as a national leader in process intensification and advanced manufacturing innovation.
  • Partner with the RAPID Governing Board and Executive Committee to establish priorities and evaluate organizational performance.
  • Lead organizational growth, ensuring the institute has the structure and talent to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Monitor trends in manufacturing, energy, and policy to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Establish success metrics for financial performance, membership growth, and project impact.
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