What are the responsibilities and job description for the PennSTART Director position at Excel Technologies Solutions?
This position will be based in Pittsburgh with regional and national travel as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: The Director will play a key role in the strategic planning and development of PennSTART including identifying new testing partners and funding and continuously improving the test track’s infrastructure to support the evolving needs of the autonomous vehicle and robotics industry. The Director will work closely with leadership to ensure that PennSTART remains at the forefront of mobility innovation through market research and stakeholder engagement.
- Partnership and Stakeholder Management: The Director will facilitate collaborative research & testing initiatives and ensure that PennSTART is a leading hub for innovation in autonomous vehicle and robotics technology. Building and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners, academic institutions, and government agencies will be a key responsibility. This includes managing track use agreements, sponsor agreements, coordinating joint projects, and representing PennSTART at industry events and meetings.
- Event and Demonstration Management: The Director will organize and manage events such as technology demonstrations, product showcases, and industry gatherings at PennSTART. These events are crucial for showcasing the test track’s capabilities and for engaging with the broader mobility community. The Director will be responsible for planning, coordinating logistics, and ensuring that these events run smoothly.
- Technology Understanding The Director will learn and share the PennSTART testing and technology services with potential customers as well as advise the engineering team on industry test feature needs to incorporate into future phases of PennSTART.
- Operational Coordination: Along with the site operations team, the Director will be supporting the day-to-day operations of the PennSTART facility. This involves managing the scheduling of various tests, events and stakeholder engagement. The role requires close collaboration with stakeholders, including automotive manufacturers, technology companies, and research institutions, to meet the diverse testing needs of the facility.
- Additional duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- robotics industry: 4 years (Preferred)
- Account management: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person