Argonne

Deputy Associate Laboratory Director - Operations

Lemont, IL USA · Director · Contract

No sponsorship$288k-$449kDetected 51 days ago

Project ManagementProcurementHRPerformance ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

Provides a combination of strategic, operational and technical / functional leadership to staff within one or across divisions.
Job Family Research Development (RD) Job Profile R&D Multi-Functional Leader 5 Worker Type Regular Time Type Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $287,885.00 - $449,099.82.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.

Collaborates to develop PSC strategic plans with a focus on operation and sustainability of the facility with a 10-year horizon.
Collaborates seamlessly with APS Division Directors to ensure that PSC has access to appropriate capabilities for sustained, high-reliability operations.
Works collaboratively with the U.S. light sources and international partners.
Acts as a catalyst for change by developing and promoting new ideas and improvements that positively influence the directorate.
Significant experience successfully leading and managing operations within the DOE complex, national laboratories or in a similarly large and complex international organizations in support of science and technology.
Demonstrated ability to lead change through influence and deliver measurable results (increased awareness, higher customer satisfaction, increased engagement, etc.).
Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse teams, developing an organization-wide strategy for program excellence, engaging community partners, and collaborating with senior management.
Demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage both operational and programmatic work that involve high levels of collaboration.

Prior experience with operations of a technical complex, including general and business operations oversight, leadership, and strategy.
Experience at a large-scale user facility or with accelerator operations is desirable but not required.
Ability to gain the trust and confidence of stakeholders and key decision makers, and act on their cumulative interests.
Must be results driven, with a distinguished record of accomplishments, characterized by acting with the highest levels of integrity and ethical standards.
Comprehensive skill in oral, public speaking and written communication skills and ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships, and in motivating a multidisciplinary scientific and technical staff.
This description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent.
Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Considerable knowledge of and skills in project management practices and principles.
Formal project management experience handling substantial, cross-functional, and mission critical projects is preferred.
Existing Q clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred.

Comprehensive knowledge of DOE and laboratory policies including environmental, safety and health (ES&H) policies and practices is preferred.

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