Posted August 23, 2026
Program Manager Engineering, Research & Technology
ROCS
Greenbelt, MD, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Why You Want to Work Here
Join a well-established national trade association supporting an essential part of American infrastructure. You’ll work with a collaborative team on research, technology, sustainability, and industry initiatives while receiving excellent benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, three weeks of vacation, and a 10% company 401(k) contribution.
Responsibilities- Coordinate day-to-day activities across engineering, research, and technology programs and initiatives
- Manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and competing priorities
- Track program performance and maintain reports, dashboards, and project monitoring tools
- Support the administration and tracking of research projects, contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements
- Coordinate communications with members, committees, government agencies, universities, consultants, and industry partners
- Support committee and task-force activities and help keep stakeholders aligned on projects
- Assist with sustainability, innovation, technology, and industry partnership initiatives
- Maintain accurate program data and provide leadership with visibility into project status, milestones, and potential risks
- Develop and improve processes, workflows, tools, and systems to increase efficiency
- Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
- Experience in program management, project coordination, research administration, association operations, or a related field strongly preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with dashboards, databases, project tracking systems, or other data management tools is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively move projects forward
- Close attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and reporting
- Comfortable communicating with technical experts, researchers, industry professionals, and external stakeholders
- Experience with civil engineering, nonprofit organizations, research programs, contract or grant administration, stakeholder engagement, or technology platforms is a plus
- Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
Engineering, Research & Technology
Pay: $60,000–$72,000
Location: Greenbelt, MD | Hybrid
Hours: Monday–Friday
Location: Greenbelt, MD | Hybrid
Hours: Monday–Friday
