Executive Director, RAPID Manufacturing Institute

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a long-term growth strategy to ensure RAPID's sustainability, industry relevance, and lasting impact beyond current funding cycles.

• Act as the primary external ambassador for RAPID, fostering relationships with senior leaders in industry, government, academia, and the Manufacturing USA network.

• Identify and secure new funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue-generating initiatives to support RAPID's mission and expansion.

• Provide visionary leadership to establish RAPID as the national leader in process intensification, advanced manufacturing innovation, and related workforce development initiatives.

• Collaborate with the RAPID Governing Board and Executive Committee to set strategic priorities, assess organizational performance, and guide long-term decision-making.

• Drive organizational growth and transformation efforts, ensuring RAPID possesses the structure, talent, and capabilities needed to meet its strategic objectives while promoting a culture of respect, integrity, and collaboration.

• Monitor emerging trends in manufacturing, energy, technology, and federal policy to proactively identify opportunities, risks, and competitive advantages for RAPID and its stakeholders.

• Establish key performance indicators and success metrics related to financial performance, membership growth, project impact, stakeholder engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

• Ensure that new projects and ongoing activities align with RAPID’s strategic plan and long-term vision.

• Collaborate with AIChE leadership to ensure consistency in strategy and practices between AIChE and RAPID.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field is required, with an MS or PhD preferred.

• Proven track record in growing a small company or business unit by creating stakeholder value and effectively managing a highly skilled team.

• Experience managing large project teams, business units, or operating a small business.

• Organized and strategic thinker capable of progressing from ideation to execution.

• Ability to translate broad objectives into actionable steps, anticipate and resolve issues, and seize opportunities.

• Capability to inspire and empower others to work towards a common vision.

• Collaborative mindset.

• Openness to listen to the views and perspectives of others.

• Knowledge of and experience with the Department of Energy and the Manufacturing USA Institutes.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days.

• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care).

• Pre-tax commuter benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement and support for professional development.