Work Planning and Control Program Manager

Argonne is seeking to fill the lead of its Work Planning Control (WPC) Program and Team. Work Panning and Control is a key part of Argonne’s Integrated Safety Management system, primarily focused on analysis of hazards and associated application of safety control systems, equipment, and practices. The program also focuses on promoting strong communication and planning within and across work teams to safely execute work.

This WPC Program Manager will directly supervise staff as well as provide matrix management of other support professionals.

Some of the key opportunities the incumbent will be responsible for include, but are not limited to :

• Leading the WPC Program Office of approximately 3-5 individuals.
• Creating and delivering training programs designed to teach people the basics of sound work planning and control
• Working with the Argonne training team and Lab leaders to design effective OJT and other “hands on” training programs
• Managing a field assist team to provide in the field WPC assistance to scientific researchers, operations personnel and front-line supervisors
• Collaborating with business transformation specialists, change management experts, and users to optimize WPC using continuous improvement processes
• Acting as WPC champion and communication lead with the Lab leadership team and across all levels of the Lab
• Meeting routinely with customer stakeholders to gather feedback focused on customer service and WPC process improvements.
• Overseeing the Lab’s Human and Organizational Performance program.
• Teaming across Argonne’s Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Directorate and the Argonne Leadership to drive safety culture programs and maturity
• Working with ESH to define and execute a graded review approach to WPC; including independent review boards for very high risk, first of a kind, etc. work

Key responsibilities include :

Position Requirements

Successful candidates will also have proven communications (written / presentation) and interpersonal skills with experience and comfort in dealing and rapport building with all levels of staff, leadership and stakeholders. They will have proven experience in working in high-demand, fast-paced environments where critical thinking skills and managing competing priorities was necessary. They will excel in process improvement, human performance, and program execution whose outcomes have led to positive organizational impact.

Job Family

Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile

ESH Multi-Functional Leader 1

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $116,938.00 - $182,424.06.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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