Sr. Director CCPS Projects & Technical Programs will provide overall projects and technical leadership for CCPS Body of Knowledge and related AIChE initiatives, leveraging regular contacts between CCPS members, DIERS members and other AIChE divisions, as appropriate. This is a global role. The incumbent will advance CCPS technical programs, content and offerings globally and work with the CCPS Executive Director and other team members to implement strategies to meet organizational goals. The incumbent will also lead the CCPS Business Development activities, with initial focus on strengthening CCPS position in Europe region and global acquisition of members from industry segments that are not currently served by CCPS.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead CCPS staff and consultants in the expansion of CCPS Body of Knowledge.
- Lead CCPS project execution process and oversee CCPS project execution; lead key CCPS projects
- Manage project budgets, monitor project progress and address issues as they arrive.
- Provide subject matter expertise on all matters relating to CCPS technical content on a global basis.
- On behalf of CCPS ED, organize / lead CCPS technical steering committee meetings.
- On behalf of CCPS ED, organize / lead CCPS Planning Board, manage CCPS project planning development process; coordinate project proposal creation and balloting.
- Provide technical leadership in global and regional conferences, and regional meetings, as appropriate.
- Lead the CCPS Business Development activities, with initial focus on strengthening CCPS position in Europe region and acquisition of members from industry segments that are not currently served by CCPS.
- Become a Level 1 Process Safety Trainer and lead / support AIChE Process Safety Management training portfolio. Establish new instructor qualifications and approve and evaluate new and existing CCPS instructors worldwide.
- Be a senior level participant in the CCPS membership recruitment and deeper engagement member service activities.
- Lead / oversee efforts for intellectual property protection including copyright and branding issues related to the CCPS logo and CCPS Products.
- Provide technical leadership and supervision to CCPS Staff and consultants reporting to the position.
- Provide technical leadership on updating and maintenance of CCPS Technical Tools.
- Solicits grants from appropriate sources; organizes grant projects and tracks required grantor documentation.
- Along with CCPS Executive Director, represent CCPS and AIChE globally with government organizations, other associations, and the press as part of CCPS’ Responsible Collaboration outreach.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will oversee a large body of CCPS staff consultants and technical staff personnel supporting / managing CCPS project activities, will oversee Lead Subject Matter Experts and Technical Lead, including Engineering Specialists / project managers, as well as facilitate roles that are focused on developing technical content. The role will also provide mentoring and guidance to other CCPS staff.
