Manager

• Oversee multiple innovation projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and partner expectations
• Guide Project Managers and Associates in developing scopes, timelines, budgets, and deliverables; provide oversight on risk management and quality assurance
• Monitor progress, resolve roadblocks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to high standards
• Support the design and rollout of new programs, services, and initiatives to expand CIC Institute’s influence and scalability
• Contribute to project-level financial planning, budget management, and resource allocation
• Establish project management best practices, tools, and templates to drive consistency and efficiency
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, government sponsors, and ecosystem stakeholders
• Serve as an escalation point for client-facing matters and represent CIC Institute at events and partner meetings
• Collect and integrate client and partner feedback to improve outcomes and strengthen collaborations
• Contribute to business development by identifying partnership opportunities, supporting proposals and fundraising, and managing MOUs
• Track industry trends and recommend areas for growth and new services; support revenue diversification efforts
• Manage, coach, and mentor Project Managers and Associates; support recruitment, onboarding, and retention
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture; provide feedback and development plans
• Ensure effective internal communication and coordination with cross-functional teams; streamline workflows and contribute to internal reporting and organizational learning

Senior Manager

Intellectual Property Manager, Patent Filing and Prosecution