COMPANY BACKGROUND

With more than 470,000 members in 190 countries worldwide, IEEE inspires a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. More than 60% of IEEE’s members are from outside of the United States. As IEEE’s membership continues to grow internationally, IEEE has expanded its global presence and engagement by opening offices in key geographic locations around the world. IEEE’s Operations Center is in Piscataway, New Jersey. Its corporate offices are in New York City, with other US offices in Washington, DC, and Los Alamitos, California. International officers are in Vienna Austria; Beijing and Shenzhen, China; Bangalore, India; Tokyo, Japan; and Singapore. IEEE is an Internal Revenue Code 501(c) (3) not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, USA.

IEEE members are technical professionals united by a common desire to continuously learn, interact, collaborate, and innovate. They are at the forefront of life sciences and biomedical engineering, robotics and automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, photonics, computers, software, hardware and chip design, microwave theory, aeronautics, the Internet of Things, cellular communications, power and energy, remote sensing, and cybersecurity, among other cutting- edge technologies.

IEEE membership has long been composed of engineers and technologists, scientists, and allied professionals in mathematics, technical communications, education, management, law, and policy.

Mission Statement

IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

Vision Statement

IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions.

Core values are the essential and enduring principles that guide IEEE. The following list of core values reflects what is truly important to the organization:

Trust: being a trusted and unbiased source of technical information, and forums, for technical dialog and collaboration.

Growth and nurturing: encouraging education as a fundamental activity of engineers, scientists, and technologists at all levels and at all times; ensuring a pipeline of students to preserve the profession.

Global community building: cultivating active, vibrant, and honest exchange among cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary global communities of technical professionals.

Partnership: promoting a culture of respect for the employee and volunteer, valuing contributions at all levels of the organization, investing in training and development to enhance capabilities, empowering individuals to make a positive difference, and building a membership organization based on a strong volunteer-staff partnership to serve the profession.

Service to humanity: leveraging science, technology, and engineering to benefit human welfare; promoting public awareness and understanding of the engineering profession.

Integrity in action: fostering a professional climate in which engineers and scientists continue to be respected for their exemplary ethical behavior and volunteerism.

Strategic Plan

IEEE developed a Strategic Plan to lead the organization through 2025.

The key goals include:

• Drive global innovation through broad collaboration and the sharing of knowledge.

• Enhance public understanding of engineering and technology and pursue standards for their practical application.

• Be a trusted source of educational services and resources to support life-long learning.

• Provide opportunities for career and professional development.

• Inspire a worldwide audience by building communities that advance technical interests, inform public policy, and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity.

IEEE works to build consensus through the development of new standards, professional codes of conduct, conferences, and position statements. IEEE serves as an international source of information to governments and to society-at-large about the social responsibilities and ethical implications of technology. Key initiatives include the Global Public Policy Initiative; the IEEE Standards Association Industry Connections program; Sustainable Development; the IEEE Smart and IEEE Smart Village; the IEEE Tech Ethics program; and the Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in the Design of Autonomous Systems to create practical guidance regarding the development of autonomous and intelligent technologies. and IEEE Smart Village; the IEEE Tech Ethics program; and the Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in the Design of Autonomous Systems to create practical guidance regarding the development of autonomous and intelligent technologies.

IEEE Diversity Statement

IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires the talents and perspectives of people with different personal, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds. IEEE is committed to advancing diversity in the technical profession, and to promoting an inclusive and equitable culture that welcomes, engages, and rewards all who contribute to the field, without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

History

The IEEE story illustrates the development and expansion of the electrical and communications industries. In 1884, as these professions began to grow, a group of technical professionals met and formed the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE). Early AIEE leaders included industry giants such as Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Norvin Green. In 1912, the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) formed, focused on the growing field of radio and electronics. It brought its own international community together through standards development, publications, and conferences.

These two professional societies grew as advances occurred in their respective fields. Over the years, the interests of their members increasingly overlapped. In 1963, the AIEE and IRE merged to become today’s IEEE. However, the strong commitment to advance technology for the benefit of humanity remains consistent. This mission has guided IEEE and its predecessor societies since the early days of their formations.

Structure

The IEEE Board of Directors is composed of the IEEE President, IEEE President-elect, and IEEE Past President; the Vice Presidents and Presidents of the six major boards; the Secretary; the Treasurer; 10 Region Directors; and 10 Division Directors. All Board members are elected by IEEE membership.

The IEEE professional staff consists of approximately 1,200 employees.

Membership and Technical Communities

IEEE has a complementary regional and technical structure with organizational units based on geography and, giving IEEE members an opportunity to connect with other members locally as well as globally based on their technical field of interest. Members unite geographically within 10 IEEE Regions across the globe. IEEE manages a separate organizational unit, IEEE-USA, which recommends policies and implements programs specifically intended to benefit the members, the profession, and the public in the United States, giving IEEE members an opportunity to connect with other members locally as well as globally based on their technical field of interest. Members also connect through technical Societies and Councils based on their field of interest.

Conferences

To provide collaborative platforms and networking opportunities for tomorrow’s innovators and authors, IEEE sponsors more than 1,800 annual conferences, events and experiences worldwide, curating cutting-edge content for all the technical fields of interest within IEEE.

Publications

IEEE publishes the leading journals, transactions, letters, and magazines in electrical engineering, computing, biotechnology, telecommunications, power and energy, and dozens of other technologies. In addition, IEEE publishes more than 1,200 leading-edge conference proceedings every year, which are recognized by academia and industry worldwide as the most vital collection of consolidated published papers in electrical engineering, computer science, and related fields.

Standards

With an active portfolio of nearly 1,300 standards and projects under development, the IEEE Standards Association is a leading developer of industry standards in a broad range of technologies that drive the functionality, capabilities, and interoperability of a wide range of products and services, transforming how people live, work, and communicate. For example, the IEEE 802 Standard comprises a family of global networking standards that cover the physical layer specifications of technologies from Ethernet to wireless. If innovation is the catalyst for technological advancement, standards are the catalysts that enable innovation.

Education

IEEE is a leader in engineering and technology education, providing resources for pre-university, university, and continuing professional education. IEEE offers innovative STEM and university education and recognition programs for students and their teachers, facilitates the accreditation of engineering programs at the university level, and offers ongoing continuing professional education for practitioners and engineering faculty through platforms such as the IEEE Learning Network (ILN).

Humanitarian

Since IEEE is committed to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, humanitarian and philanthropic opportunities bring together the wide range of IEEE programs that aim to improve the human condition through technology. across the globe. The strength and reach of the IEEE network impact many individuals worldwide.

As the philanthropic partner of IEEE, the IEEE Foundation inspires the generosity of donors to enable IEEE programs that improve access to technology, enhance technological literacy, and support technical education and the IEEE professional community. The IEEE Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization in the US.

The Candidate

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Managing Director of Technical Activities (MD of TA) oversees the strategic direction, activities, and business operations of the organizational units (OU) relating to forty-six (46) technical societies, councils and communities of the IEEE. These groups collectively engage a multitude of technical professionals and support over 350K memberships, over 200 publications, approximately 1,000 conferences, numerous webinars, educational events, and over 1,000 standards. They oversee a 220-person organization that collectively supports TA OU operations, product and financial management, and partners with IEEE's major boards, including Educational Activities, Member and Geographic Activities, Publication, Standards, and IEEE USA to advance the mission of IEEE.

In addition, they oversee management and planning for special projects and new initiatives as assigned by the IEEE Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. Finally, the role oversees management and support of the IEEE Technical Activities Board of Directors, its committees, and numerous Ad Hoc Committees. The MD of TA also acts as the Secretary of the IEEE Technical Activities Board.

The MD of TA manages an operating unit whose budgeted revenue is approximately $390M gross and whose expenses are approximately $370 million.

The role reports to the IEEE Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer and is a member of the Management Council, IEEE's executive staff leadership team.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supports the IEEE mission and the IEEE Technical Activities Mission within the larger IEEE landscape. The IEEE Technical Activities Mission is to “Inspire, Foster and Empower Technology-Centric Worldwide Communities to advance technology for the benefit of humanity.”

• Develops, directs, and executes strategic objectives for multi-functional business organization in accordance with IEEE and IEEE TA business goals and needs.

• Oversees business and operational activities ensuring they are strategically aligned with and performed accurately, on time, and within budget.

• Oversees and is accountable for measures and indicators of success, including budgets/actuals, customer and volunteer satisfaction, and employee engagement, operational metrics, membership metrics, etc.

• Oversees and is accountable for measures of progress, which include programs and new initiatives.

• Delivers functional business management, to include, financial planning/budgets, product management, marketing and sales efforts, and customer service initiatives and data analysis/decision support.

• Serves as the fiduciary steward for the operating unit.

• Ensures operating units adherence to organization-wide policies, practices, and standards.

• Oversees OU staff and partners with department managers in managing their performance and career development.

• Supports cross organizational efforts and Ad hocs to deliver on IEEE mission.

• Supports special assignments as needed and able.

• 15 – 20 years of related work experience with 7-10 years in a management role.

• Experience must demonstrate high-level business experience during which they managed a comparable size and complex budget, grew revenue streams, developed a large multi-disciplinary staff, and created and sustained effective working relationships with a highly political, extremely dynamic group of board members, volunteers, and committees.

• Experience includes a broad business background with hands-on knowledge of multiple business models; a working business knowledge of publishing, and membership; Prior experience must demonstrate strong skills in building and sustaining customer and volunteer relationships, enterprise-wide leadership, and communicating effectively across the enterprise.

• Preference for high-level association management experience, especially in a 501 (c)(3) organization and experience as the chief operating officer of a large association.

• Knowledge of IEEE policies and procedures are a plus.

• Must be a business management professional with a strong foundation in personal integrity and business ethics.

• Must understand and promote the mission of IEEE and have an overall appreciation for the development and use of technology now and in the future.

• Must be able to resolve business challenges stemming from changing business models and financial, operational, interpersonal disputes, and strategic goals/objectives.

• Must communicate effectively and have strong human relations skills; Must work well with volunteers and staff in a highly charged, highly political environment.

• Must be able to present informative and persuasive speeches, addresses, and program findings before audiences comprised of staff, volunteers, industry leaders, and the general public, ranging in audience size.

• Domestic and international travel required up to 50% of the time; must have valid travel credentials (e.g. passport, driver’s license, etc.)

Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME AND CV TO KORN FERRY TO THE ATTENTION OF: KATE.MACDONALD@kornferry.com

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