You are invited to apply for the position of Deputy Associate Lab Director for Operations (DALD/Ops) in the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
The DALD/Ops is the senior SSRL leader responsible for setting and executing the Directorate's strategic operational vision, ensuring alignment with SSRL's mission and Conduct of Operations. The role provides leadership for directorate-wide-and at times Lab-wide-initiatives, projects, and programs, while serving as a primary interface with customers, regulators, and vendors on issues of broad operational impact. Acting on behalf of the ALD, the DALD/Ops plays a critical role in representing and advancing directorate priorities. As SSRL's champion of disciplined operations, the position also provides intellectual leadership in executing a robust portfolio of activities that support internal programs and contribute to SLAC's broader scientific and technology objectives.
Your specific responsibilities will include: - Providing leadership, management, and strategic vision for disciplined operations in SLAC's SSRL Directorate, in partnership with colleague DALDs .
- Leading effective implementation of SLAC Conduct of Engineering and Conduct of Project Management policies in SSRL.
- Representing SSRL on SLAC Operations and Project & Infrastructure-related Committees and Councils (e.g., Operations Subcommittee).
- Providing strategic leadership over SSRL work planning for projects, maintenance activities and coordination with site-wide events.
- Leading facility planning strategy to assure staff have the laboratory and office space for effective operations.
- Strategic leadership for SSRL's emergency response planning; events (e.g., wildfires), accidents (staff injury), and incidents (water leaks).
- Building SLAC's values (excellence, integrity, collaboration, respect, and creativity) and safety into every aspect of the directorate's work and culture.
- Contributing to directorate strategic planning and execution to continue delivering world class support to users of the directorate's scientific facilities, and to align with the strategic mission of the Laboratory, in partnership with colleague DALDs.
- Partnering with Stanford University, DOE, and other National/International Laboratories to ensure development and implementation of best operational practices.
- Representing SLAC in a wide variety of activities involving 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.
To be successful in this position you will bring: - M.S. degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline relevant to SSRL's mission and demonstrated excellence in leading disciplined operations at a >$10M scale research organization or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- A record of crafting strategy spanning multiple operational and/or engineering 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, SSRL facility users, the DOE National Lab complex, and private industry.
- 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.
SLAC Manager Competencies: - 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.
