LCLSII-HE Deputy Project Director

LCLSII-HE Deputy Project Director

Job ID

5653

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Regular

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Position Overview:

The Linac Coherent Light Source-II High Energy Project is an upgrade to the continuous-wave (CW) superconducting electron linear accelerator and hard x-ray free electron laser (FEL) now under construction at SLAC. This project will double the electron energy of the accelerator from 4 to 8 GeV which will extend the tuning range of the FEL from 5 to 13 keV. The project will also enhance the LCLS hard x-ray instrumentation suite to make use of the enhanced tuning range of the FEL.

LCLS-II-HE has an employment opportunity available for a deputy project director to lead the multi-institutional effort that designs and constructs the high energy upgrade of the LCLS-II superconducting free electron laser. The position reports to the LCLS-II-HE Project Director and carries responsibility and authority for planning and coordination to ensure the project's mission and program are met in terms of technical scope, cost, schedule, and resources.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.

The primary responsibilities include by are not limited to the following:

• Provide leadership, management, and strategic vision to execute the project.

• Lead project strategic workforce planning to ensure the skills, capabilities and capacity are in place to achieve project goals.

• Ensure the project meets the Key Performance Parameters.

• Manage project research and development to facilitate project execution.

• Plan and execute project to meet cost and schedule performance, including exercising authority to commit and allocate substantial resources.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with scientific and operations leadership ensuring short and long term requirements for project needs are aligned with the goals and plans of the Laboratory.

• Lead collaboration of National Laboratories to execute the project scope.

• Work with LCLS and AD leadership to ensure the Project will meet the needs of the facility.

• In collaboration with PD, liaise with the Department of Energy via the site office and program managers, to ensure appropriate and timely communication and to support alignment of DoE goals with the lab and project goals.

• Develop a culture of inclusiveness and accountability to create a project environment that attracts talent and optimizes team members' abilities to contribute.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Ph.D. in accelerator physics or M.S. in Engineering (or equivalent subject matter) plus ten years of relevant experience in accelerator technology and operations or combination of education and relevant experience. Additional certifications (PMP, PE, PLI, etc) are a plus.

• Nationally recognized accomplishment and leadership in DOE funded accelerator construction projects under DOE order 413.3b.

• Proven leadership in providing effective oversight and guidance of scientific, operational, management and administrative issues.

• Nationally and internationally recognized accomplishment and leadership in the design, construction, and commissioning of accelerators, especially linacs and x-ray free electron lasers.

• Demonstrated experience building and leading high performing scientific and operational teams.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with funding and oversight organizations.

• Broad and diverse knowledge of current and emerging accelerator physics research topics and priorities

• Strong analytical and computational skills necessary to gather, organize and make well informed decisions

• Experience fostering an environment that cultivates innovation and groundbreaking R&D

• Experienced people leader, including leading in a multi-laboratory and matrixed environments.

• 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

• Experience working in an environment dedicated to quality, safety and customer service

Required Leadership Abilities and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively discuss, influence, partner with, and present to all levels of the organization

• Solid interpersonal 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

• Strong ability to negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes, managing conflict, and motivating others to action

• The ability to maneuver through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics

• Project management skills of control, scope, cost, schedule, risk, etc.

• Ability to multi-task via strong planning, organizing, and time management skills

• Strong bias to take action, persevere through challenges, solve problems, and drive for on-time results within costs without sacrificing safety, quality, and our values

• Ability to interpret and apply understanding of key financial measures, analyze data and situations, develop and evaluate effective options, and make quality decisions that prove out effectively over time

SLAC Manager Competencies:

• Results Through Others: Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others.

• Aligns Priorities: 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: 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: Demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making in complex situations; manages a multitude of information and circumstances to discern what is most important; takes appropriate action, even with conflicting data or in difficult situations.

• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

• Relationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

• 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: Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative environment; leverages individual members' strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations.

• Purpose & Vision: Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission.

• Attracts & Develops Employee Talent: Plans for, attracts, and hires the right talent for current and future organizational needs; operates with a focus on growing internal talent through organizational and staff development; values and encourages continuous growth development through a blend of work experiences, coaching, and formal learning; aligns individual development with organizational needs and objectives.

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 related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1-General Policy and Responsibilities: ~~~

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, ~~~

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Classification Title: Research Technical Manager 3

Grade: N

Job code: 4988

Duration: Regular Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $213,000 to $242,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. 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, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.