LCLS Experimental Systems Engineering Department Head
Stanford University · Menlo Park, CA · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$194k–$236k/yrFull-time
Position Overview
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Engineering Excellence
- Team Management
- Project Oversight
- Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Resource Management
Specific Responsibilities Include The Following
- Provide strategic leadership and direction of complex scientific, engineering, or technical research organization(s) or program(s).
- Achieve mission and goals through the management of staff and/or managerial staff engaged in developing, advancing and applying science, engineering and technology.
- Identify, clarify, and resolve issues with strategic impact and substantial significance, which span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge requiring broad discretion and judgment.
- Collaborate with others on the direction of activities relevant to long-term objectives.
- Develop strategies to ensure effective achievement of objectives.
- Implement, evaluate and maintain quality control standards to ensure program success.
- Establish, oversee and manage financials and schedule for large programs and/or multiple projects.
- Recommend the adoption of emerging technologies and the development of new methods and approaches.
- Negotiate with internal departments and external agencies with authority to commit resources and effort.
Preferred Requirements
- An advanced degree in engineering and experience with scientific instrumentation development, project management, and/or technical supervision.
- Experience with X-ray instrumentation.
- Experience with user facilities and/or national laboratories.
- Formal training/experience in systems engineering processes and methodologies.
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 his or her job.
- Work Standards
- Interpersonal Skills
- Promote Culture of Safety
Job Classification
- Research Technical Manager 2
- Job Cod: 4987
- Grade: M
- Duration: Regular
Pay Range
The expected pay range for this position is $194,228 - $235,896 per annum.