; and (IV) any other criteria that the Director determines to be appropriate; (v) preparing technologies for an eventual transfer from lab to market; (vi) monitoring the progress of projects supported under the program; and (vii) recommending program restructure or termination of research partnerships or whole projects. (C) Term The term of a program manager— (i) shall be 4 years; and (ii) may be renewed by the Director. (2) Hiring and management (A) In general The Director shall have the authority— (i) to make appointments of scientific, engineering, and professional personnel without regard to the civil service laws