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FIRST

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Education • Non-profit

FIRST is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen. It advances STEM education through a series of life-changing youth robotics programs, helping to build skills, confidence, and resilience in young people. FIRST operates a variety of programs, including the FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition, all aimed at inspiring students in over 100 countries. As the world's leading youth-serving nonprofit in STEM, FIRST empowers students to explore career opportunities and personal growth through hands-on robotics challenges and competitions.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1989

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• Lead the design, development, and management of key systems that power FIRST programs and events • Lead the development and maintenance of Field Management System (FMS), Event Management System (EMS), and related systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with program needs • Collaborate with the Game Design Committee, FIRST Engineering, and vendors to define requirements, manage specifications, and meet quality objectives • Manage engineering staff and contractors, setting project goals, schedules, and budgets • Build in-house capacity for testing and validation to ensure reliability and compliance with system requirements • Develop and manage vendor relationships and contracts to support the financial and functional goals of FIRST • Create and maintain systems that support program growth and cross-program consistency • Provide training and technical support to FIRST Technical Advisors (FTAs) and assist with event operations, including some nights and weekends during the official season

🎯 Requirements

• BS/BA in related discipline • Generally requires at least 6 years of directly related experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience • Proven experience as a Program or Project Manager • Successful track record of meeting specifications, cost, schedule, and reliability targets • Excellent collaboration skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • In depth experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: network architecture and configuration, PLC programming, software development and quality assurance tools and methodologies, open-source or collaborative community project development, and Wi-Fi technology • Flexibility to travel 20 - 30% depending on the time of the year • Availability to work some nights and weekends during the competition season

🏖️ Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life & AD&D Insurance • Supplemental life insurance • Voluntary accident and legal plans • Income Protection Insurances (STD & LTD) • Flexible Work Schedule • Hybrid Work Model • 160 PTO hours for FT employees • 14 paid holidays per calendar year (one is a floating holiday) • Paid July 4th Week Holiday Closure • 40 hours paid sick leave per calendar year • One paid volunteer day per anniversary year • Maternity and Parental Leave • 401K Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match) • Medical and dependent pre-tax flex plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)