What are the responsibilities and job description for the Committee Manager - Aerospace Standards position at Performance Review Institute (PRI)?
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The Committee Manager - Aerospace Standards plays a vital role in driving the success of SAE's global standards development efforts. In this role, you'll work directly with technical committees and industry leaders to support the development, maintenance, and promotion of critical aerospace standards that advance safety, innovation, and global collaboration.
As the primary point of contact for assigned technical committees, you'll manage the standards development process, guide committees through key operational and strategic decisions, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures. This role offers the opportunity to engage with global industry leaders through up to 40% travel - including international destinations - to support and manage mission-critical technical committee meetings. This role combines project management, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and operational execution, offering variety and meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.
You'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values strategic thinking, customer service, and continuous improvement. If you're organized, proactive, and thrive working with technical experts on complex projects, this is an opportunity to make a difference.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage the work of assigned technical committees, ensuring the successful development, maintenance, and publication of SAE standards
Serve as the primary liaison to committee leadership and members,facilitatingcommunication, providing guidance on policy and process, and delivering training as needed
Support both virtual and in-person committee meetings, working closely with the Standards Operations Specialist to planlogisticsand coordinate schedules
Lead technical committee meetings,representingSAE andfacilitatingproductive discussions that advance committee objectives
Use metrics, industry knowledge, and committee data to assess committee health,identifygrowth opportunities, and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with colleagues across SAE-including product, content management, legal, marketing, and sales-to ensure efficient standards development from initiation to publication
Provide administrative oversight for SAE's Standards Systems Groups and support committee use of SAE platforms, policies, and tools
Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance committee operations and overall program efficiency
Hire, supervise, and assign work to editorial consultants and subcontractors as needed
Build andmaintainrelationships with internal partners, industry associations, and external organizations to support committee activities and strategic partnerships
Promote the work of SAE technical committees through presentations, industry engagement, and targeted outreach efforts
Assistin developing marketing strategies to advance committee visibility, participation, and usage of SAE standards
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in businessor related field, and
4 years' (5 years preferred) experience in managing committees/working with technical organizations or similar collaborative groups
Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures whilemaintainingbusiness and strategic interests
Strong reliability and professionalism
Ability to work in a team and individually
Ability to assimilate technical information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in or with the aerospace industry
Experience in managing people (i.e., supervision, volunteerism)
WORKING CONDITIONS ANDPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel 40% of the time
Ability to work forlong periodsat a computer desk
Standard office environment
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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
SAE IndustryTechnologies Consortia (SAE ITC)enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.
The Performance Review Institute (PRI)is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.
SAE International (SAEI)is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.
Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.
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