Research Technical Manager 1
Stanford University
Stanford University is seeking a Research Technical Manager 1 provide management and coordination of administrative and operations related functions for assigned research area(s) engaged in developing, advancing and applying sciences, engineering and technical research to innovate and deliver solutions in support of organizational goals. Manage staff at least 50% of the time to achieve the research and teaching mission, goals and objectives of the unit. Partner with faculty leadership on departmental affairs.
Duties include:
- Provide strategic planning for own work group; participate with senior managers in higher level strategic planning.
- Communicate operational objectives and assignments and delegate to staff.
- Manage the daily operations of an assigned area(s) which include recruiting, hiring, training, developing evaluating and setting priorities of staff, coordinate business, technical, and educational activities for direct reports.
- Oversee interdepartmental activities, projects and efforts by applying advanced technical and professional knowledge.
- Serve as the initial managerial escalation point for problems from clients and other staff.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources. Oversee preparation of periodic financial and technical reports and operating plans.
- Interface with clients to determine project requirements. Establish service level agreements with clients.
- Monitor scientific, engineering, and/or technology trends and evaluate emerging technologies to recommend for adoption and implementation.
- Communicate and implement policies, procedures, best practices, recommendations and guidelines compliance with established University administrative policies and procedures.
* - Other duties may also be assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED)
- Experience leading or overseeing the work of technical staff.
- Understanding of relevant scientific, engineering, or technical disciplines.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to synthesize and articulate technical and scientific methodologies, specifications, and information.
- Experience leading scientific, engineering, or technical research projects or programs.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, methodologies, and resource management principles.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
- Strong customer relationship and consensus building skills.
- Ability to influence and establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
- Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives in a collaborative culture.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
None.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh to ten pounds.
- Occasionally sit, use a telephone or write by hand.
- Rarely kneel, crawl, climb, twist, bend, stoop, squat, reach or work above shoulders, sort, file paperwork or parts, operate foot and hand controls.
* - 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May require extended hours, evenings and weekends.
WORK STANDARDS (from JDL):
- 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 safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- 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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
The expected pay range for this position is $145,208 to $183,215 per annum. 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.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.
Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.