Research Innovation Program Manager III (KY-MEP Innovation & Growth)

Department:

Location:

Remote

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108347

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 9 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (KY-MEP) is seeking a Research Innovation Program Manager III for Growth and Innovation. Position will be part of the KY-MEP management team and will be responsible for the advancement of the Growth and Innovation suite of services. Responsibilities include development of suite strategies and services, management and development of programming, training standards, managing Growth and Innovation team, which includes third parties, and development of the go-to-market strategies. Position reports to the KY-MEP Deputy Director.

This is a grant funded position with funding through 12/31/27. Continued employment is contingent upon funding.

The KY-MEP office is based at the JD Nichols Campus for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in downtown Louisville.

Background:

KY-MEP is a business consultancy, focused on solving manufacturing problems. We are industry leaders, leading industry.  https://louisville.edu/kymep

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the senior management team to align the Growth and Innovation suite of services, programming, and activities with KY-MEP’s strategies and initiatives.

• Develop, manage, and grow KY-MEP’s Growth and Innovation systems/programs, delivery methods, activities, and delivery personnel.

• Analyze, evaluate, and manage applicable Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) of delivery personnel and KY-MEP suppliers/contractors for the Growth and Innovation Platform.

• Support main stakeholders and UofL initiatives as they relate to KY-MEP operations.

• Travel as appropriate to support activities and efforts. Extensive instate travel.

• Position will be expected to average 10 delivery days a month.

• Support and align duties as deemed appropriate by KY-MEP senior management team.  

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibilities to include development, training, and tracking of performance metrics.

• 7 years’ experience developing, implementing, and delivering innovation and growth activities within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing direct reports and building third party delivery networks.

• Extensive instate vehicle travel

• Ability to stay overnight as needed

• Experience managing growth, business development and/or similar programming

• Working knowledge of business development/growth best practices.

• Team Management experience

• Experience developing and delivering programming

• Customer relationship management

• Experience working with third party contractors.

• Experience setting and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for success.

• Working experience as a consultant

Target Compensation Maximum:

$113,160.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$75,440.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.