Research Technical Manager - LCLS Operations

Research Technical Manager - LCLS Operations

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) Operations Division is seeking a Department Head and Manager of the Area Management Department to join our team. The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) is a science Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. LCLS is the worlds first hard X-ray free electron laser (FEL). LCLS is operated as an international user facility, attracting hundreds of scientists from around the world to conduct first-of-a-kind experiments to study fundamental processes of chemistry, technology, and life itself. A suite of 10 instruments for exploiting the unique LCLS scientific capabilities has been produced. The LCLS Area Management Department Head is responsible for supervising and managing a group of Science and Engineering Associates with diverse skills in support of day-to-day operations of the facility and in coordination with ongoing installation and upgrade activities. The Department Head is expected to work within the Operations Division to prioritize and coordinate efforts. The Department Head will interface with LCLS leadership and be a member of the LCLS Operations Leadership Team to provide the most efficient support possible. This position reports directly to the LCLS Director of Experimental Operations. This position also provides support as an ESH Coordinator for the LCLS Directorate and functionally reports to the LCLS ESH&Q Manager. In this position you will work with instrument scientists, area managers, engineers, technical support staff, and management to ensure safe operations and compliance with ES&H requirements, with an emphasis on chemical safety. You will support the development and review of safety policies and procedures, the application of training programs, and implementation of Work Planning & Control processes across LCLS. Finally, you will advocate on behalf of LCLS while interfacing with subject matter experts and other staff from SLAC's ES&H Division in the review and update of lab-wide policies and procedures or the evaluation of specific safety issues.

Your specific responsibilities include :

• Provide management and coordination of administrative and operations related functions for assigned research area(s) engaged in developing, advancing and applying science, engineering and technical research to innovate and deliver solutions in support of organizational goals. Manage staff at least 50% of the time to achieve the research and teaching mission, goals and objectives of the unit. Partner with faculty leadership on departmental affairs.
• Provide strategic planning for own work group; participate with senior managers in higher level strategic planning. Communicate operational objectives and assignments and delegate to staff.
• Manage the daily operations of a assigned area(s) which include recruiting, hiring, training, developing, evaluating and setting priorities of staff; coordinate business, technical, and educational activities for direct reports.
• Oversee interdepartmental activities, projects and efforts by applying advanced technical and professional knowledge. Serve as the initial managerial escalation point for problems from clients and other staff.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources. Oversee preparation of periodic financial and technical reports and operating plans.
• Interface with clients to determine project requirements. Establish service level agreements with clients.
• Monitor scientific, engineering and / or technology trends and evaluate emerging technologies to recommend for adoption and implementation.
• Communicate and implement policies, procedures, best practices, recommendations and guidelines in compliance with established University administrative policies and procedures.

LCLS Area Manager and Operations Leadership Duties :

To be successful in this position you will bring :

Certifications and Licenses :

SLAC Manager Competencies :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Standards :

Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates