Director Technology for Impact and Sustainability (E6115)

Job Summary

The Director Technology for Impact & Sustainability plays a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Director across two growing, mission-driven departments (Humanitarian Technologies & Technology for Sustainable Climate) focused on applying technology for social impact and climate sustainability. This individual is responsible for operational execution, strategic alignment, partnership engagement, financial oversight, contract management, and organizational growth across the Technology for Impact portfolio. In addition to leading shared operations and growth functions across both departments, the Director serves as the primary staff leader for the Technology for Sustainable Climate Matrix Organization (TSCMO), providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, partnership development, and execution of climate technology initiatives, programs, events, and its committees and subcommittees.

This role serves as a key advisor to the Senior Director, helping to translate strategic objectives into scalable programs and ensuring the efficient management of people, processes, budgets, and external relationships. The Director will play a central role in the growth, sustainability, and visibility of the department's work.

The Director will directly supervise 4+ direct reports while providing leadership and direction for the continued growth and effectiveness of both functions.

Key Responsibilities

Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across Humanitarian Technologies and Climate Tech, scaling systems and processes for organizational growth.
Lead the identification, design, incubation, and execution of new strategic initiatives across Humanitarian Technologies and Technology for Sustainable Climate, ensuring the continued growth, relevance, and sustainability of both departments in alignment with emerging sector needs, organizational priorities, and external opportunities.
Manage contracts and procurement processes; coordinate with legal, finance, and external vendors to ensure compliance and timely execution.
Oversee budgeting and financial management across both portfolios, including planning, tracking, and reporting for multiple initiatives.
Develop and manage partnerships with internal IEEE units and external organizations (industry, academia, NGOs) to support programmatic growth and alignment.
Lead the development and coordination of marketing, branding, and outreach strategies for both departments, in partnership with communications teams.
Ensure consistent and compelling visibility of the departments’ work across internal and external platforms (e.g., reports, social media, website, events).
Oversee the design, implementation, and reporting of impact metrics across programs to assess outcomes, demonstrate value, and inform decision-making.
Support strategic planning cycles and portfolio management, ensuring alignment with IEEE’s organizational vision and values.Serve as a senior advisor to the Senior Director, providing analysis, strategic insight, and recommendations on key organizational decisions.
Lead the overall strategy, growth, governance, and execution of the Technology for Sustainable Climate Matrix Organization (TSCMO), ensuring alignment with IEEE priorities and long-term climate technology objectives.
Serve as the primary staff liaison to TSCMO volunteer leadership, overseeing subcommittees, working groups, annual planning processes, reporting requirements, and committee effectiveness.
Develop and execute a growth strategy for TSCMO, including new initiatives, strategic partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, events, thought leadership activities, and external engagement opportunities to ensure there is a clear value proposition for the organization.
Lead the development of TSCMO’s annual operating plan, strategic priorities, value proposition, and impact reporting framework.
Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic relationships within IEEE and beyond, including with industry, government, academia, nonprofit organizations, multilateral institutions, and climate technology stakeholders to expand TSCMO’s influence and impact.
Oversee the execution of climate technology programs, challenges, summits, and special initiatives aligned with TSCMO priorities.
Direct the development of thought leadership, reports, presentations, and communications materials for all technology for impact programs that strengthen IEEE’s visibility and leadership position within technology for good space.
Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and workload prioritization for 4 direct reports, ensuring alignment of staff resources with organizational priorities and program objectives.
Oversee portfolio-wide resource allocation, staffing plans, operational priorities, and organizational effectiveness across both departments.

Travel Information

25% Domestic and International may include nights and weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferably in Engineering, Business, Marketing or International Relations Req
Master's or other advanced degree Req

Work Experience

10-15 years Proven track record in the planning, development, incubation and deployment of strategic programs in the technology for impact space Req
4-7 years At least 4 years of experience in Technology for Sustainability required Req

Skills and Requirements

Proven experience leading operational and strategic initiatives within complex organizations, including the ability to translate high-level strategic priorities into scalable programs, processes, and operational systems, while applying an entrepreneurial, start-up mindset focused on innovation, agility, and growth.
Experience in operations, program management, strategy, or organizational leadership, preferably within technology, social impact, climate, international development, nonprofit, or membership-based organizations. Experience working in complex global and multi-stakeholder environments is strongly preferred.
Strong leadership and supervisory experience, including managing staff, coordinating consultants and contractors, and supporting volunteer leadership structures such as boards, committees, or working groups. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across both direct and indirect reporting relationships.
Proven experience building, scaling, and sustaining organizational programs, partnerships, and initiatives from concept through implementation and growth.
Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale program portfolios, including operational planning, implementation, financial management, contract oversight, and continuous improvement of processes and systems.
Strong understanding of sustainability, climate technology, environmental innovation, energy transition, or related sectors.
Strong experience managing budgets, financial planning, and program resources, including coordination with finance, legal, and procurement teams to ensure compliance with organizational policies and effective use of resources.
Proven ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders across industry, academia, nonprofits, and international organizations.
Experience leading the promotion and visibility of programs focused on social and environmental impact, ideally within technology or innovation initiatives, through marketing, communications, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated ability to design, track, and communicate program metrics and impact data, translating results into reports, presentations, and insights that inform decision-making and demonstrate program effectiveness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-level materials such as executive briefings, strategic reports, presentations, and impact summaries for diverse audiences.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and develop practical solutions that support organizational goals.
Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and organizational leadership in fast-paced and evolving environments, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining operational excellence.
Experience working with volunteer governance structures, advisory boards, committees, consortia, or multi-stakeholder coalitions.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership, portfolio management, and operational execution across multiple functions and teams.
International Travel is required (30% of time)

Other Requirements:

As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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MGT-C70Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferably in Engineering, Business, Marketing or International Relations Req
Master's or other advanced degree Req

Work Experience

10-15 years Proven track record in the planning, development, incubation and deployment of strategic programs in the technology for impact space Req
4-7 years At least 4 years of experience in Technology for Sustainability required Req

Skills and Requirements

Proven experience leading operational and strategic initiatives within complex organizations, including the ability to translate high-level strategic priorities into scalable programs, processes, and operational systems, while applying an entrepreneurial, start-up mindset focused on innovation, agility, and growth.
Experience in operations, program management, strategy, or organizational leadership, preferably within technology, social impact, climate, international development, nonprofit, or membership-based organizations. Experience working in complex global and multi-stakeholder environments is strongly preferred.
Strong leadership and supervisory experience, including managing staff, coordinating consultants and contractors, and supporting volunteer leadership structures such as boards, committees, or working groups. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across both direct and indirect reporting relationships.
Proven experience building, scaling, and sustaining organizational programs, partnerships, and initiatives from concept through implementation and growth.
Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale program portfolios, including operational planning, implementation, financial management, contract oversight, and continuous improvement of processes and systems.
Strong understanding of sustainability, climate technology, environmental innovation, energy transition, or related sectors.
Strong experience managing budgets, financial planning, and program resources, including coordination with finance, legal, and procurement teams to ensure compliance with organizational policies and effective use of resources.
Proven ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders across industry, academia, nonprofits, and international organizations.
Experience leading the promotion and visibility of programs focused on social and environmental impact, ideally within technology or innovation initiatives, through marketing, communications, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated ability to design, track, and communicate program metrics and impact data, translating results into reports, presentations, and insights that inform decision-making and demonstrate program effectiveness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-level materials such as executive briefings, strategic reports, presentations, and impact summaries for diverse audiences.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and develop practical solutions that support organizational goals.
Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and organizational leadership in fast-paced and evolving environments, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining operational excellence.
Experience working with volunteer governance structures, advisory boards, committees, consortia, or multi-stakeholder coalitions.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership, portfolio management, and operational execution across multiple functions and teams.
International Travel is required (30% of time)

Director Technology for Impact and Sustainability (E6115)

IEEE

Piscataway, NJ, United States