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Innovation Program Manager Davis or Irvine, CA, Job ID 86066
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Posted: 08-May-26
Location: Davis, California
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Internal Number: 7140185
Innovation Program Manager Davis or Irvine, CA, Job ID 86066
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Job Description
The Innovation Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational execution of UC ANR Innovates industry-facing innovation and commercialization platform. Reporting to the Innovation Program Director, this position independently manages implementation of commercialization programs such as Innovate Build, Innovate Connect. programming statewide, with support from UC ANR partners and other UC ANR Innovate staff.
The incumbent coordinates startup cohorts, industry engagement activities, and field validation efforts in collaboration with UC ANR Program Teams, UCCE advisors, Research and Extension Centers, and campus-based researchers. The role ensures standardized program delivery, consistent participant experience, and effective cross-campus coordination to translate UCANR Innovate's strategy into measurable outcomes.
This position is responsible for maintaining partnership engagement workflows, tracking commercialization milestones, collecting and analyzing program metrics, and preparing reports aligned with California AgTech Network and UC ANR Innovate requirements. The Program Manager ensures compliance with grant and funding deliverables, maintains operational dashboards, and supports continuous improvement of program processes.
Working under general direction, the incumbent exercises independent judgment in resolving operational issues of diverse scope, sustaining productive industry-university relationships, and ensuring that programming delivers scalable impact across California's agrifood innovation ecosystem.
The UC ANR Innovate Statewide Program and Office of Innovation advances transformative solutions at the intersection of climate, food, farming, energy, and the bioeconomy. Through industry partnerships, applied research commercialization, and workforce development, the program accelerates the translation of innovation into real-world impact. UC ANR Innovate supports scalable, place-based agrifood innovation ecosystems across California, strengthening economic resilience, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed with funding that ends on 1/31/2028, with the possibility of extension if funding permits.
The home department is the Office of Innovation. While this position is primarily based in Davis, CA, it could also be based in Irvine, CA (South Coast REC). This position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.
Pay Scale: $84,100.00/year to $119,400.00/year
Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 5/20/2026.
Key Responsibilities:
30%
Program Operations & Implementation
25%
Build, Connect & Advance (Field Trial) Track Execution
Build:
Connect:
Advance (Field Trials):
15%
Industry & Academic Engagement Coordination
15%
Metrics Tracking, Reporting & Grant Compliance
10%
Partnership Development & Outreach Support
5%
Communications, Events & Program Support
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, engineering, life sciences, public policy, economics, or related field.
- Deep understanding of industry alliance development, applied research commercialization, and innovation ecosystem strategy.
- Proven ability to identify, cultivate, negotiate, and manage complex strategic partnerships.
- Broad knowledge of industry alliance development, applied research commercialization, and startup engagement within a university or innovation ecosystem environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships with faculty, Cooperative Extension advisors, Research & Extension Centers, startups, and industry partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical or research concepts into clear, partner-relevant messaging.
- Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and ensure consistent operational execution.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report program metrics and commercialization outcomes to support grant compliance and leadership reporting.
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information and navigating diverse stakeholder interests.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Experience working with industry partners, startups, research institutions, or applied research programs.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
- The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
- As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7140185&targetURL=Prepare regular reports for UC ANR Innovate leadership and the California AgTech Alliance team.
- Ensure documentation aligns with Jobs First, Go-Biz, and other grant requirements.
- Monitor program performance indicators and recommend process improvements.
10%
Partnership Development & Outreach Support- Conduct research on prospective startups and industry collaborators.
- Prepare briefing materials, partner profiles, and meeting summaries.
- Support outreach initiatives initiated by the Innovation Program Director.
- Maintain and expand industry contact database and engagement records.
- Follow up on partnership discussions and track progression of opportunities.
5%
Communications, Events & Program Support- Coordinate events, demo days, roundtables, and partner meetings.
- Support development of newsletters, promotional materials, and webpage updates.
- Maintain participant communication channels and distribution lists.
- Ensure consistent messaging aligned with UC ANR Innovate branding and program objectives.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, engineering, life sciences, public policy, economics, or related field.
- Deep understanding of industry alliance development, applied research commercialization, and innovation ecosystem strategy.
- Proven ability to identify, cultivate, negotiate, and manage complex strategic partnerships.
- Broad knowledge of industry alliance development, applied research commercialization, and startup engagement within a university or innovation ecosystem environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships with faculty, Cooperative Extension advisors, Research & Extension Centers, startups, and industry partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical or research concepts into clear, partner-relevant messaging.
- Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and ensure consistent operational execution.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report program metrics and commercialization outcomes to support grant compliance and leadership reporting.
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information and navigating diverse stakeholder interests.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Experience working with industry partners, startups, research institutions, or applied research programs.
Special Conditions of Employment:- Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
- The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
- As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7140185&targetURL=Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
- 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7140185&targetURL=
- 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
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