Position Summary

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OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Manager will lead the creation and oversight, as well as ensure flawless project execution, for our annual STEM Contest – Solve for Tomorrow. This Flagship Corporate Citizenship Program encourages students to use Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to solve a problem in their community.

Role and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Responsible for creation and oversight of program plan and ensuring flawless project executionManage all aspects of the Solve for Tomorrow program, executing all work streams (outreach, alumni program, event planning and coordination, partnership management, etc.)Craft and distribute year-round teacher/program communications, tailored for contest phase and recipient; develop and maintain communications calendar Nurture and develop relationships with program beneficiaries by acting as primary point of contact for all program-related questions, ensuring timely responses and positive interactionsProject management:Create and maintain project plan for each Phase of Solve for Tomorrow with resource plan, defined milestones and associated tasks, and timelineEnsure all project tasks are completed on-time and aligned with the objective; alert direct managers of any at-risk open itemsCollaborate with internal communications team to write about and amplify the program on Newsroom and other internal comms channelsCollaborate with PR team on press releases, thought leadership, and other program contentEvent management for in-person/ virtual program eventsBudget, forecasting, and contract management:Assist with managing against program budget, but tracking expenses and alerting direct managers of any at-risk itemsCreate and maintain supporting document for budgeting and forecasting; work directly with finance coordinatorsCollect and document contract and invoices related to the Solve program; work closely with Samsung Legal and Finance teams to ensure on-time execution of related deliverablesResearch to support program objectivesProvide recommendations for and implement continuous improvement opportunitiesManagement of all partner relationships (contracts, invoices, milestone calls, etc.)Develop and manage relationship with third-party partner organizations, as well as internal teams, to ensure flawless executionCreate post-competition and other summary reports that will gauge the success of the Solve for Tomorrow program and inform future decision makingWork across Corporate Citizenship globally to share updates with subsidiaries on the program and discover further areas of collaboration with the overall department portfolioAd hoc tasks and analysis related to Solve for Tomorrow, as requested

Skills and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree [marketing, public relations, communications] with 4+ years of relevant experiencePrior experience with project management/coordination requiredAbility to clearly communicate with multiple levels of the organization requiredPrior experience in public relations and/or marketing industry preferredProficient in MS Office products including Word, PowerPoint and ExcelWorking knowledge of Project Management tools, a plusExperience working on educational programs a plus

Preferred Skills:

Solution-based mindsetIdeal candidate must have at least two years of experience within Public Relations and/or MarketingMust have experience executing projectsPlan, organize, and prioritize multiple complex assignments and projectsRead and interpret detailed and complex program requirementsDemonstrated competency in both oral and written communication modes for both internal and external personnel at various levels, especially in sales and marketing, logistics, legal and financeWork independently and in a team environment in order to achieve personal and team goals and complete assignments within established time framesDemonstrated excellence in time management skills and follow up to ensure meeting on time deliverablesThe ability to accept tasks and problems/situations that differ and require creativity to search for solutions among learned consequencesHigh comfort-level with ambiguity and high pressure environments

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The salary range for this role is expected to be between $110,000 and $120,000. An additional bonus will be included in the total package. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

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