Manager, Global Cooperation - Training

ASTM International•West Conshohocken, PA

About The Position

ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Today, some 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence. ASTM provides an excellent compensation and benefits package including: • Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Reimbursement • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance • Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave • 403(b) plan with company match • 100% company-funded defined benefits pension plan Position Purpose Through active research and liaison, this position establishes and maintains working relationships with internal and external contacts to plan and deliver various training programs for Global Cooperation. These programs are consistent with and support ASTM International’s mission and business plan and build participants’ knowledge of and capacity to actively engage in ASTM International and its various activities and programs. Organization Role This managerial position reports to the Head, Global Outreach. Incumbent develops and maintains an understanding of issues related to international standardization and market sectors served by ASTM, as well as, an overarching knowledge of ASTM and the global business environment. The individual in this role is able to explain the purpose and objectives of ASTM’s Global Cooperation program and the benefits afforded to program partners. Incumbent is able to identify and explain the WTO/TBT principles for international standards development organizations and the multiple path approach to international standardization. The individual in this role develops an awareness and understanding of capacity building and technical assistance provided to developing nations by US-based public entities, SDOs, and other private sector entities and pursues opportunities with same. In addition, the incumbent supports ASTM’s global outreach efforts, with an initial focus on Africa that may evolve over time to include other regions. The incumbent maintains liaison with African MoU partners and engages with relevant organizations active in the region, applying insights gained to help inform and refine ASTM’s broader global outreach strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Demonstrated computer skills – Internet, Microsoft Office and ASTM Electronic tools
Ability to travel, domestically and internationally (up to 10% per year)
Ability to periodically work outside typical workday hours; occasional weekend availability required

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with ASTM colleagues and external partners at all levels
Capacity to perform research, gather feedback, document data and use data to report trends in a numeric or non-numeric format
Excellent attention to, and orientation toward, meticulous work; strong time management and organizational skills
Possess the ability to work with disparate personalities, including a high degree of comfort with various cultures, as well as to meet and engage peers, colleagues, and experts
Ability to synthesize information and modify an approach to problem solving or programming as needed to achieve objectives; ability to adjust to changing priorities
Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English