SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · 3 months ago
Deputy Associate Laboratory Director for Operations, Technology Innovation Directorate
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$223K/yr - $273K/yr
10+ years expSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a leading research institution operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy. They are seeking a Deputy Associate Laboratory Director for Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Technology Innovation Directorate, ensuring disciplined operations and fostering innovation across various projects and partnerships.
Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyGovernmentLife Science
Responsibilities
Providing leadership, management, and strategic vision for disciplined operations in SLAC¿s Technology Innovation Directorate
Leading effective implementation of Conduct of Engineering and Conduct of Project Management in TID
Representing TID on SLAC Operations and Project & Infrastructure-related Committees and Councils (e.g Operations Subcouncil)
Providing strategic leadership over TID work planning
Leading facility planning strategy to assure staff have the laboratory and office space for effective operations
Strategic leadership for TID¿s emergency response planning; events (e.g. wild-fires), accidents (staff injury), and incidents (water-leak)
Building SLAC's values (excellence, integrity, collaboration, respect, and creativity), and safety into every aspect of your directorate's work and culture
Contributing to directorate strategic planning and execution to align with the strategic mission of the Laboratory, including in partnership with colleague DALDs
Partnering with Stanford University, DOE, and other National/International Laboratories to ensure development and implementation of best scientific, operational, and business practices
Representing SLAC in a wide variety of activities involving the DOE, Stanford University and other DOE-sponsored Laboratories, including chairing and/or participating on committees, reviews, and or working groups to address Laboratory System-wide issues
Leveraging synergies and building collaborations both with Stanford departments and across directorates within SLAC
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in a science or engineering discipline relevant to TID's mission and demonstrated excellence in leading disciplined operations at a >$10M scale research organization
A record of crafting strategy spanning multiple disciplines
At least 10 years of experience in fostering an environment that cultivates innovation and groundbreaking R&D while simultaneously ensuring delivery to sponsors and projects
Experience working in an environment dedicated to quality, safety and customer service
Ability to negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes, manage conflict, and motivate others to action
Verbal and written communication skills to effectively build and maintain working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders - including Stanford University, the Department of Energy, the DOE National Lab complex, and private industry leaders
Ability to interact at the highest level of management, both internally and externally, in a constructive and collaborative manner and in a way that appropriately represents SLAC
Propensity to take action, persevere through challenges, solve problems, and drive for on-time results within costs without sacrificing safety, quality, and core values
Results Through Others (drives results & directs work): Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others
Aligns Priorities (plans & aligns): Ensures planning and prioritization of resources and work efforts; ensures alignment of direct and matrix reports to support organizational goals and business plans
Applies Lab Acumen (business insight): Maintains understanding of lab efforts and direction as well as current research and trends, considers technology and customer impacts, and contributes relevant, informed ideas to lab growth
Navigates Complexity (managing complexity): Manages a multitude of information and complex circumstances to discern what is most important; demonstrates effective problem-solving, decision-making, and takes appropriate action, even in difficult situations or with conflicting data
Builds Trust (instills trust): Earns trust and credibility from team members, peers and stakeholders; demonstrates SLAC values of respect and integrity
Relationships (interpersonal savvy, collaborates, manages conflict, builds networks): Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve team, department/directorate and lab goals
Communication (communicates effectively): Ensures effective information flow to various audiences; delivers clear and appropriate written and verbal communications; makes clear and impactful presentations to a variety of internal and external audiences
Self-Awareness (demonstrates self-awareness): Seeks feedback from others and takes ownership of, and actions to address what is learned; recognizes impact on others and adjusts as needed; pursues continuous learning opportunities; implements a meaningful development plan
Team Effectiveness (builds effective teams): Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative team environment; leverages team members' strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations
Purpose & Vision (drives vision & purpose): Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (3)
2023 (59)
2022 (69)
2021 (68)
2020 (41)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-09-27Grant
2023-08-16Grant
2023-01-20Grant
Leadership Team
Pinku Surana
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