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Argonne National Laboratory · 19 hours ago

Department Director, Advanced Propulsion and Power

Lemont, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $264K/yr

10+ years exp

Argonne National Laboratory is dedicated to advancing energy, environmental, and economic opportunities through transformative science and technology solutions. As the Director of the Advanced Propulsion and Power department, you will oversee multiple research groups and develop strategies in collaboration with other departments to drive innovative research in transportation and power systems.

EnergySecuritySocial Impact

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the strategic direction for the APP department in alignment with division goals and program priorities

Lead a multidisciplinary R&D department with expertise in combustion and fuel cells providing scientific and technical leadership to group managers and principal investigators

Support group managers and principal investigators with scope, budget, and schedule for new projects based on matching expertise and capabilities to research needs and project opportunities

Ensure high-quality research outputs and compliance with laboratory policies

Promote active collaboration and open communication with other TAPS departments and stakeholders across the lab to pursue joint opportunities and initiatives

Lead departmental initiatives for staff development and recruitment

Manage current and new research partnerships for the department

Model and promote Argonne’s core values

Qualification

ResearchDevelopmentComputational ResearchTeam LeadershipStrategic Technology Road-mappingAdvanced Vehicle TechnologiesProject ManagementOralProblem-solvingInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationMentoring

Required

Degree in technical discipline or related research field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in research and development or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in related activities. Bachelor's and 15+years, Master's and 12+years, or Doctorate and 10+ years

Experience leading and managing a team of people

Demonstrated experience performing computational or experimental engine or power systems research and conceiving, developing, and deploying advanced technologies

Successful experience in the management or integration of research programs

Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in applied R&D

Track record of strategic technology road-mapping and implementation

Knowledge of advanced and emerging vehicle technologies across modes

Proven project management experience

Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovative solutions

Demonstrated experience leading technical reports, journal articles and performing technical and non-technical presentations

Adept at working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Experience and skills in team leadership, personnel management, development, and interpersonal relationships

Experience and skills in adapting own capabilities and the capabilities of multidisciplinary research staff to complex, dynamic, and rapidly changing requirements of research sponsors

Skilled oral and written communications skills with a wide variety of audiences at all levels of the organization

Experience and skills in developing and managing research programs for sponsored work, following Argonne, DOE, and/or other federal agency policies and procedures

Demonstrated leadership abilities in recruiting and mentoring junior-level staff

Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois