Research Program Administrator

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Company: ALTEN Technology USA

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work-we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Description:

Job Purpose:

Accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining the efficient operation of ADC research program. Responsible for providing overall administrative direction including coordinating all aspects of the ADC research program of themes such as administration, implementation, communication, resource and asset management. Requires independent decision making within a delegated area of authority and the exercise of leadership in the management of support services.

Key Accountability:

• Provide administrative direction regarding the operation of the ADC research program by examining, reviewing, and assessing long-term and immediate needs.
• Collect, analyse, assess, and summarize operational information relevant to the decision-making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
• Counsel ADC Research Theme Leaders to ensure that they understand established theme flow guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Plan and coordinate arrangements for research theme evaluations and annual ADC research events. This includes representing the company with external partners for joint activities.
• Exercise appropriate fiscal controls and processes for research operations. Monitor and reconcile budgetary accounts.
• Develop estimates of time, resources, and budgets for various program activities and events.
• Make independent operational decisions to achieve program objectives.
• Exercise of leadership in the management of support services.
• Balance operational objectives to achieve short -term and long-term goals and deadlines.
• Must take initiative, be self -sufficient and work independently.
• Occasional travel for purposes such as training, conferences, and on-site visits with partners.
• Frequently deals with multiple requests and simultaneous deadlines.
• Creating Teamwork and Valuing Relationships
• Results Orientation
• Communicating with Impact and Influence

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• 2 yr. associate degree or 3 yrs, related experience. Japanese language skills are desired.

Minimum Experience

• 3 years

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Passion for learning and providing output by asking questions, solving problems, challenging the status quo.
• Ability to collaborate within the team, as well as, across the other groups to gain required information to complete daily operations.
• Confidently make autonomous decisions to facilitate smooth research operations bounded by understanding of the company research flow guidelines.
• Clearly communicate with team members, management, internal and external partners.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Time: Deconstruct complex problems into achievable goals. Plan and execute action items and tasks based on program schedule and related deadlines.
• Quality: Quickly identify developing program issues and provide value added administrative direction recommendations to keep efficient operations.
• Knowledge Management: Proactively review and actively update ADC research knowledge management systems based on operational guidelines and requirements.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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