Increase school engagement and student success, and extend global reach by creating reliable, scalable systems that power FIRST programs and events
Requirements
- BS/BA in related discipline and generally requires at least 6 years of directly related experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience
- Proven experience as a Program or Project Manager, with demonstrated success leading teams in the development of complex systems
- Successful track record of meeting specifications, cost, schedule, and reliability targets
- In depth experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: network architecture and configuration, PLC programming, software development and quality assurance tools and methodologies, open-source or collaborative community project development, and Wi-Fi technology
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and maintenance of Field Management System (FMS), Event Management System (EMS), and related systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with program needs
- Collaborate with the Game Design Committee, FIRST Engineering, and vendors to define requirements, manage specifications, and meet quality objectives
- Manage engineering staff and contractors, setting project goals, schedules, and budgets
- Build in-house capacity for testing and validation to ensure reliability and compliance with system requirements
- Develop and manage vendor relationships and contracts to support the financial and functional goals of FIRST
- Create and maintain systems that support program growth and cross-program consistency
- Provide training and technical support to FIRST Technical Advisors (FTAs) and assist with event operations, including some nights and weekends during the official season
Other
- Flexibility to travel 20 - 30% depending on the time of the year
- Availability to work some nights and weekends during the competition season
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
