New gTLD Program Panel Coordination Manager, Los Angeles, California United States

Closing Date: Friday, 26 April 2013
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536, USA
Tel: +1 310 301 5800
Fax: +1 310 823 8649
New gTLD Program Panel Coordination Manager

Tracking Code 3 Job Description


Serve as primary contact for vendors and contractors serving on evaluation panels. Organize and coordinate activities on behalf of the evaluation panels. Ensure consistent processes and procedures are followed by evaluation panels; monitor vendor and contractor performance. Duties may include scheduling and facilitating meetings with geographically dispersed attendees, taking minutes of panel meetings, production of reports, management of action plans and monitoring systems, and budget tracking.

Successful applicants might be based in the U.S., Asia, Europe.

Supports functions related to the:

    Financial & Technical Review Panel (evaluation work occurs primarily in the U.S. and India)
    String Similarity Review Panel (evaluation work occurs primarily in the U.K.)
    Geographic Names/Community Priority Evaluation Review Panel (evaluation work occurs primarily in the U.K. and U.S.)
    DNS/Registry Stability Review Panel (work occurs primarily in the U.S.)
    Background Screening Service Provider (work
    occurs primarily in the U.S.)

Required Skills

•     Strong organizational skills and team lead experience is recommended
•     Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office Products including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint; MS Visio and MS Project familiarity is highly preferred
•     Ability to multi-task and project manage with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
•     Ability to communicate complex and sometimes controversial information, concepts, policies and positions, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external audiences
•     Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional grammar and demeanor
•     Able to work independently; self-motivated
•     Strong interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively with colleagues at senior and junior level from internationally diverse cultures and backgrounds
•     Proficiency in other languages is a plus

Required Experience

•     Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
•     Experience with major vendor or service firms is a plus
•     Previous supply chain management, vendor management or account management experience is required
•     5-7 years of related work experience
•     Prior international experience strongly preferred.
• ICANN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation,

    age or other protected characteristics and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

ICANN is a nonprofit public benefit corporation responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers. These include domain names as well as the addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols. Computers use these identifiers to reach each other over the Internet. Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation, so ICANN's global stakeholders (Registrars, Registries, Internet user groups, etc.) meet regularly to develop policies that ensure the Internet's ongoing security and stability.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. ICANN offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement savings plan and also employer-paid medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

All resumes should accompany a well written cover letter (first impressions are everything). Tell us why you are the best person for the job. Only those with comparable skills will be contacted. No phone calls or email please.
Job Location Los Angeles, California, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular