Sr Program Specialist

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Sr Program Specialist - 260101 : KNW-B40 Description: Job Summary The Senior Program Specialist plays a critical role in managing the committees that recommend recipients of the highest honors within the IEEE Awards portfolios. In addition, the incumbent will manage committee and nomination/selection activities, volunteer relations, and other duties as assigned, including supporting other committees within the CEE department as needed. This forward-thinking, tech-savvy professional brings a fresh approach to connectivity and collaboration, ensuring that committee operations, governance considerations, and volunteer engagement are handled with excellence. The Senior Program Specialist proactively identifies operational opportunities and gaps, supports strong governance practices, leverages AI to strengthen the quality checks of incoming award nominations and the initial vetting of award candidates, and contributes to the continuous improvement of awards processes. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Awards Activities, and influences the work of others without direct supervisory responsibility. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, comfortable working independently and in t...