Head of Programme Management

Title: Program Manager (Compliance, export classification/administration, SNAP-R, export regulations) Location: Remote
Duration: 12-months contract

Required Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree is required.
5+ years' experience in export compliance in a global corporate environment, including experience in U.S. export classification (under the Export Administration Regulations) with a focus on software and technology and in-depth knowledge of encryption regulations.
5+ years of experience working with engineering teams to determine export controls.
5+ years of experience using SNAP-R.
3+ years of experience managing an export classification program.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with export controls for hardware.
Experience with non-US export regulations.
Experience with sanctions compliance.

Description:
Client is seeking an experienced trade compliance professional with a background in building export compliance programs to help manage and continuously improve client’s export compliance program. The candidate will have a strong subject matter expertise, in-depth knowledge of encryption regulations, dual-use export classification and licensing requirements, understanding of hardware and software development life cycles, and the global impact of the regulations on technology solutions. The candidate should have strong program/project management skills, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions, and be creative, self-directed, and a great team player.
This position will work at the direction of a client global trade compliance counsel and is for a 1-year contract with a possibility of renewal.

Key Job Responsibilities:
Conduct export classification reviews for intangible items (e.g., software and technology) associated with Client products, partnerships, development projects, vendors, suppliers and infrastructure maintenance.
Manage the collection of information and preparation of certain global trade licenses and declarations, including “deemed export” licenses for certain employees to access controlled technology, track U.S. and non-US license/authorization expirations, and renew/maintain authorizations.
Manage compliance and reporting obligations associated with certain US and non-US licenses/authorizations.
Monitor regulatory changes, run enterprise-wide risk assessments based on regulatory updates to export controls and assess impacts.
Develop and manage metrics for management reporting on export compliance programs, with a focus on intangibles.
Execute other projects in support of Client’s global trade compliance program.