Argonne

Argonne

Deputy Associate Laboratory Director - Operations

Lemont, IL USA · Director · Contract

No sponsorship$288k-$449kDetected 97 days ago
Project ManagementProcurementHRPerformance ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking

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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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.

Skills

  • Has overall responsibility for the operations of Photon Science Directorate and the advanced Photon Source.
  • Oversees business functions such as PSC Portfolio Management Office, Finances, Human Resources and Safety.
  • 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.
  • Existing Q clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred.

Compensation

  • Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.

Company info

  • The incumbent also assumes a leadership role in interactions with sponsors and stakeholders including Collaborative Access Teams (CATs), customers, regulators, vendors, and facility affiliates.

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