Program Lead, TechLeaders Exchange (Hybrid)

Organizational Unit: IIE Organization -> IIE US -> Experiential Learning Schedule: Full Time Education: Bachelor's Degree Location: Chicago IL - Chicago, IL 60602 US San Francisco CA - San Francisco, CA 94108 US Washington DC - Washington, DC 20005 US (Primary) Travel: 10 to 25% Job Description: The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Program Lead for the TechLeaders Exchange. We invite you to join a team united by our mission to help people and organizations forge brighter futures through educational exchange and lifelong learning. Working at IIE is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make an impact. To collaborate with a passionate team, grow your skills, and contribute to programs that change lives around the world. Learn more about IIE and our culture here . If you are a job seeker in need of an accommodation to navigate our careers site or apply for one of our jobs, please click here to learn more. Job Summary The Program Lead will implement the ECA-funded TechLeaders Exchange, which engages approximately 60 emerging international tech industry leaders to collaborate with American companies and mentors and gain firsthand exposure to U.S. technological leadership. In collaboration with the Director, Technology Exchanges, this role will manage projects, deliverables, and work plans to support end-to-end implementation of the TechLeaders Exchange including U.S.-based and overseas exchanges, professional development initiatives, mentor activities, orientation and closing, communications, monitoring and evaluation, and alumni programming. The Program Lead will cultivate relationships with private-sector partners in technology fields, including AI, biotechnology, space, supply chain, and agri-tech, to support program implementation. The Program Lead will facilitate cross-functional activities, manage team workflows, including all performance management objectives, and support communications with the program sponsor and other external stakeholders. The role also supports sponsor reporting and the strategy and execution of monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan. THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON FUNDING Essential Functions: Support the Director, Technology Exchanges, in delivering high-quality implementation of TechLeaders, ensuring alignment with program goals, timelines, and performance standards across the full program lifecycle. Design, develop and manage delivery of participant and alumni events and activities, as well as special projects, throughout the program lifecycle including the development and monitoring of implementation plans, budgets, status reports, and closeout activities. Responsible for identifying and securing content provider relationships, such as event speakers, trainers and facilitators, and for spearheading a comprehensive plan for team member collaboration and support for events-related programming. Manages and conducts sourcing of services from vendors, including caterers, restaurants, event equipment providers and others. Maintains communication with vendors in preparation for and execution of events. Cultivate private-sector partnerships and build industry networks in critical technology fields to secure mentors, host sites, and engagement opportunities for participants and alumni. Designs, launches, and leads TechLeaders participant application and selection process. Maintain proactive communication with participants and mentors, providing guidance, managing inquiries, and ensuring a clear and positive program experience. In consultation with IIE’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team, supports the strategy and execution of MEL plan for TechLeaders, including program reporting to sponsor and the development, management, and implementation of yearly strategic action plan to improve program design and delivery. Collaborates with IIE program support teams to deliver on the program scope of work. Compensation details: 77623-101244 Yearly Salary PI94643b537e08-25448-41134648