Society Executive Director CS (E2637)

OverviewIEEE is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veterans/DisabledWe require all applications online; if you require assistance contact Description - Society Executive Director CS (E2637) (250275)Job DescriptionSociety Executive Director CS (E2637) - 250275 : EXE-A50DescriptionJob SummaryThe Society Executive Director of the IEEE Computer Society (CS ED) leads the Society Executive Office in supporting and carrying forward the goals and decisions of the Computer Society's Board of Governors, Committees, and President. The CS ED focuses on developing a strong partnership with the volunteer leadership and is a consultant to them, providing continuity in strategic thinking and planning. In supporting the volunteer leadership, the CS ED drives society initiatives, supports Technical Activities and IEEE initiatives, and acts as a conduit between the society and the other parts of the IEEE. He or she drives the organizational direction, operating plans, and strategies to meet the goals of the society, while managing all aspects of daily operations - overseeing a $70 Million budget, supporting 55,000 members worldwide, and managing a staff of 61 employees.The products supported within the society include meetings and conferences, publications, membership, professional education, and standards. CS also has a formidable online presence and marketing and sales function. Product management includes the disciplined use of metrics and a portfolio review process. As the leader of an operating unit of IEEE, he/she is responsible for cultivating internal partnerships and pursuing operational efficiencies, including the integration of CS business functions with IEEE business functions when it makes sense to do so.He/she has a signing authority of up to $100k without a co-signature and signs performance appraisals and incentive plans. The Society Executive Director reports to the Managing Director of Technical Activities, partners with the Society President, and coordinates with other Society Executive Directors and IEEE staff leaders. They serve as ex-officio non-voting member of the Society Board of Governors, ExCom and other Society Committees.Key ResponsibilitiesLeads and provides broad-based business management for a $70 million global association. Develops and forecasts the annual budget. Responsible for the financial health of the product lines. Accountable for the overall financial results.Promotes new revenue-generating activities and opens global markets for the Society’s products, especially in emerging technologies. Responsible for risk management.Fosters member-centric technical communities and extends their reach into emerging technology areas. Ensures excellence in communications to members and volunteers, as well as staff.Leads, develops, and supervises up to 6 direct reports, 55 indirect, and temporary/independent contractors as required.Ensures excellence in strategic, operational, and financial planning; actively provides advice and counsel to volunteer and professional staff leaders.Leads Society-wide commitment to brand integrity and organizational reputation.Leads a Society-wide commitment to legal and regulatory compliance and embodies ethical behavior.Partners with IEEE, other IEEE Societies, and external organizations on strategic initiatives, including Future Directions Initiatives and outreach to new audiences (such as corporations and entrepreneurs).Manages staff including performance reviews, goal setting, hiring, training, and mentoring.Has authority to make final day-to-day business and staff operation decisions; Society and staff issues are addressed with the Managing Director of Technical Activities.Travel Information40% Domestic and InternationalQualificationsEducationBachelor's degree or equivalent experience related field (Req)Master's or other advanced degree MBA (Pref)Work Experience15-20 years Technical Membership Society/Association management experience, including multi-million dollar expense budgets and revenue growth; strong knowledge of non-profit publishing, conference/event management, governance, volunteer engagement and membership strategy (Req)7-10 years experience supervising and developing a multi-disciplinary staff of at least 50 FTEs (Req)Skills and RequirementsPrior knowledge of the goals, policies and processes of the IEEE Computer Society is helpful but not required.Prior knowledge of computing areas of interest and emerging technology areas such as AI, Quantum, and High Performance Computing is helpful but not required.Preferred credentials and knowledge areas include: CAE, PMP, CMP, CMA/CPA; ability to manage, market, and sell intellectual property products and conferences; strong communications and human relations skills; ability to build volunteer relationships and work with a multidisciplinary staff; ability to write reports and presentations for diverse audiences; polished presentation skills.Must be able to resolve business challenges related to changing business models in publishing and conferences; manage financial and operational performance; grow revenue streams; foster relationships within the Society and with external entities; establish process continuity amid leadership changes.Must be a technologically savvy knowledge worker with proficiency in Microsoft Office, relational databases, association management systems, financial models, and statistical analysis.Must possess valid travel credentials (e.g., passport). Overnight travel up to 40% of the time, some weekends and international in mon Agenda has been exclusively retained by IEEE to conduct this search. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to Julia Bocage, Senior Client Partner at RequirementsAs 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 (CPT/OPT), J, H, L, or O status.For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the ADA Requirements document. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions.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.Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.A non-profit organization, IEEE is the world’s leading professional association for the advancement of technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06