We currently have an opening within our Standards department in the ISO Central Secretariat (ISO/CS) for a Technical Programme Manager.
Duties will include: ■management and coordination of the technical programme of ISO Committees dealing with transportation; ■application and communication of ISO Directives, policies and Technical Management Board decisions related to standards development and production; ■assistance, guidance and training (where necessary) on ISO procedures to committee secretaries, chairpersons and members; ■primary interface between ISO committees and ISO/CS (including development of briefings and updates within ISO/CS and as contact point for information and assistance to external requests); ■developing new areas, including networking and fostering increased participation of related organizations in existing and potential new ISO committee activities; ■monitoring of market relevance and business context of the related international standards development efforts.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
Experience:
7 years +
Languages:
French : Speak / Write Fluently English : Speak / Write Fluently
Job-Type:
open-ended
Remuneration:
unspecified
Permit Type:
EU National
Region:
Geneva
University-level education is required, with at least five years related experience in industry (transportation, ICT) or with a standardization-related organization. Knowledge of ISO procedures and working methods, as well as a good background in information technology are required.
The selected candidate must have excellent critical thinking and organizational skills as well as the ability to maintain a global view while multi-tasking in a busy environment.
If you are fluent in English (French language fluency being an asset), with experience in the use of project management tools and collaborative systems and are willing to travel (up to 20%), please email your application with (ref. TPM)
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