Programs Director, Innovation

NobleReach Foundation

🇺🇸 United States
Hybrid
Manager or above
11 hours ago
$125,000 – $150,000 / year

11 hours ago

Company Overview

NobleReach Foundation is a civic leadership platform committed to rekindling a spirit of national service across all career stages. We believe the greatest challenges facing America demand technology, science, and business leaders fluent in government, industry, and academia—leaders who belong across sectors, not confined to one. We’re a hub where current and aspiring leaders can connect to opportunities that can meet their ambition for personal success and their passion to impact the world through public service.

Job Overview

The Programs Director, Innovation leads the operational execution of NobleReach's Innovation programs, bridging strategic vision with tactical implementation. This role manages a team of innovation professionals while working closely with Senior Commercialization Advisors (SCAs) to drive technology commercialization initiatives, including ecosystem infrastructure partnerships, though program structure and execution success. The Director serves as a key liaison between program partners, performers, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and impact.

Responsibilities

Drive operational execution of innovation programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Lead and mentor innovation team members, providing guidance on program execution and professional development
Develop and implement processes for evaluating program effectiveness and impact
Manage resource allocation across multiple programs and initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with program partners, founders, and stakeholders
Lead communication with program stakeholders
Lead business reviews and stakeholder workshops to drive program success
Oversee due diligence processes for technology evaluation and commercialization potential
Develop and implement repeatable playbooks, templates and other resources
Guide the development of commercialization models and supporting resources to scale our practice
Monitor and report on commercialization progress and metrics
Establish and maintain program management best practices
Develop and implement standardized processes for program execution and monitoring
Create and maintain program documentation and reporting

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in a business, engineering or related field
7+ years of experience in technology commercialization, program management, or related field
Demonstrated success in managing complex programs and stakeholder relationships at multiple levels, including budgeting, resource management and relationships management.
Strong understanding of technology commercialization, startup and innovation processes
Experience in a people-focused role; proven ability to develop stakeholder relationships and manage expectations
Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment; ability to exercise flexibility and good judgment in complex situations
Appetite for curiosity and desire to learn
Must have an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to have an impact on society

Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is bonus eligible.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Programs Director, Innovation · NobleReach Foundation

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