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Maritime Decarbonization Senior Program Manager
Washington Maritime Blue
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Seattle, WA, USA
USD 85k-95k / year
Posted 6+ months ago
Position: Maritime Decarbonization Senior Program Manager
Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 + comprehensive benefits
Location: Seattle, WA (with hybrid options); candidate must be WA state resident
Priority Deadline: November 13, 2024
Apply via email: info@maritimeblue.org. Full application instructions under "How to apply."
Washington Maritime Blue
Maritime Blue is a strategic alliance propelling the Pacific Northwest toward global leadership in ocean-based innovation. We foster collaboration among industry, government, academia, communities, and investors to create sustainable maritime and ocean industries. We empower our region to thrive in the Blue Economy by accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, centering equity, addressing climate change, restoring marine ecosystems, and building a diverse workforce. Strategic focus areas include maritime decarbonization, renewable ocean energy, sustainable fisheries and seafood, healthy ocean ecosystems, and digital solutions.
Joint Innovation Program
The Joint Innovation Program (JIP) fosters early-stage market development and technology demonstrations for the advancement of the Blue Economy using models of strategic initiatives, formal collaboratives, and joint innovation projects. The JIP operates to thoughtfully convene, intentionally facilitate, and provide member- and partner-informed thought leadership around our key focus areas of Ocean-Based Renewable Energy, Maritime Decarbonization, Digital Transformation of Maritime, Ocean Health and Sustainability, and Sustainable Fishing and Seafood.
Sustainable Maritime Fuels Collaborative
The Maritime Blue Sustainable Maritime Fuels (SMF) Collaborative brings together supply and demand stakeholders to accelerate the production and use of sustainable maritime fuels and technologies in Washington through a lens of equitable prosperity. The SMF Collaborative is in its early stages of planning intending to use a stakeholder-driven approach of intentional convening and inclusive collaboration, following the blueprint of Maritime Blue’s successful Quiet Sound program, Blue Wind Supply Chain Collaborative, and the effectiveness of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel task force in Washington state. The SMF Collaborative’s work plan may execute workshops, facilitate studies, report findings, convene working groups, and initiate demonstration projects. The SMF Collaborative is staffed by the Maritime Blue Joint Innovation Program team and will be supported by an external Planning and Leadership Committee.
Position Description
The Maritime Decarbonization Senior Program Manager at Washington Maritime Blue will work with the Joint Innovation Program Director to maintain and advance the development and implementation of the SMF Collaborative and other work related maritime decarbonization activities. This role will be responsible for executing the day-to-day operations of the SMF Collaborative and related projects, including but not limited to supporting the SMF Collaborative Planning Committee and its facilitation, Washington Tax Credits for the Blue Economy accessibility support, and maritime decarbonization-related projects and partners. The Sr. Program Manager will support the Joint Innovation Program Director in strategic development, fundraising, communications, contracting, grant management, research, and reporting. The Sr. Program Manager may also supervise staff, permanent or temporary. To accomplish these duties, the Sr. Program Manager will work closely with Maritime Blue staff, project partners, and stakeholders in a collaborative process. This position will report to the Joint Innovation Program Director.
Consideration for Junior Position
Maritime Blue is open to receiving applications from individuals who believe they would qualify for a junior program manager position given their level of experience. The salary band for the junior position is: $72,100 - $90,000. If you are interested in this option, please indicate on your cover letter.
Duty areas:Program Administration
- Project manage key studies, working groups, and forums through a collaborative and whole systems design approach
- Facilitate partner/stakeholder relationships and meetings
- Lead grant management and reporting for successful awards
- Lead the hiring, day-to-day management, and annual/end-of-period review of part-time intern(s) or other JIP staff
- Support the Joint Innovation Program Director in managing the SMF Collaborative Planning Committee, and when established, its Leadership Committee, subcommittees, and work groups
- Support fundraising efforts for maritime decarbonization activities by assisting the Program Director in applying for grants, foundation outreach, and pursuing state/federal funding opportunities, or lead these applications in coordination with the Program Director
- Support the Program Director in strategic planning and budget management for the overall program
External Relations
- Conduct SMF Collaboration outreach through external presentations, development of communication materials, coordination & execution of outreach strategy, and responding to outside inquiries.
- Identify, plan, and execute in-person, hybrid, and remote events including forums, workshops, and roundtables
- Represent SMF Collaborative and JIP in external committees and work groups and at relevant non-Maritime Blue hosted events (conferences, workshops, networking events, etc)
- Support members and partnering organizations in relevant key studies, working groups, and forums
Maritime Blue Operations
- Support Maritime Blue operations by attending internal meetings, participating in a staff committee, and attending member events.
- Support Program Director on related Blue Economy conversations, market strategy, & events where sustainable maritime fuels, maritime decarbonization, or program structure are relevant.
QualificationsSpecific requirements
- Excellent communication and coalition-building skills with an ability to balance, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
You will feel prepared to take on this role if you have experience in:
- The energy of fuels, maritime, ocean, public administration, and/or clean technology sectors
- Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
- Working effectively with colleagues and partners from the full range of differences reflected in our community, including but not limited to ableness/disability, age, economic/social class, English proficiency, race /ethnicity, family status, gender identity and expression, national origin/citizenship status, religion/spiritual expression, and sexual orientation
- Being efficient, resilient, and flexible
- Writing grants and coordinating proposal teams
- Taking a collaborative and customer service-oriented approach to problem-solving
Your effectiveness in this role will depend on your ability to:
- Work with multiple stakeholders, including: industry, government, research, non-profit and community leaders; labor organizations, tribes, elected officials, investors, educators, and co-workers
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, while working in a fast-paced environment on a cross-functional team
- Use creative problem-solving and demonstrate exceptional results with limited resources
- Work independently while maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public
- Successfully manage competing priorities
You will be successful if you feel passionate about:
- Engaging multi-stakeholder/partner groups that are mission-driven in order to successfully create and implement strategic and operational plans, deliver excellence in project development and planning
- Creating, nurturing, and leveraging deep relationships throughout the region’s maritime, ocean, technology, and manufacturing sectors along with a diversity of community leaders
- Working for industry growth and investment, addressing climate action and ecological health, and equitable community development in the maritime and ocean sectors – the Blue Economy
- Working and fostering an environment that is welcoming, open, transparent, curious, collaborative, challenging, and results-driven
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please submit a single pdf with a cover letter and resume to info@maritimeblue.org. Use the subject line and name the attached file using ”Your Name_MaritimeDecarbonizationManager.” Applications will be read beginning after the priority deadline and the position will remain open until filled. The priority deadline is November 13, 2024. In your cover letter, please describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Maritime Blue does not use an automated applicant tracking system. All applications are read and reviewed by people.
Who may apply
Washington Maritime Blue encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Washington Maritime Blue values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, ages, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Direct applicants only, no third-party applications.
See full announcement on our website: https://maritimeblue.org/updates/
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