Group Manager - Research Operations; Work Planning, Project And Resource Management

Posting Title

Group Manager - Research Operations; Work Planning, Project and Resource Management

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you'll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you'll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

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Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

Job Description

NREL is seeking a Group Manager in the Research Operations Center within the Materials Chemistry and Computational Sciences (MCCS) Directorate to lead a new group focused on the effective management of projects, space, software, tools and capabilities to support research. The group manager will be a key resource for ensuring effective implementation of new work planning and control tools and requirements in MCCS, and work in partnership with the design engineering group leader to support the directorate. The successful candidate will help develop strategic plans for long term research operations and lead implementation in their group. The group manager will report to the MCCS Research Operations Director and will facilitate research in all technical areas within MCCS.

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 9-years' experience in technically related research discipline; Or, Master's Degree and 7-years' experience in technically related research discipline; Or, PhD and 4-years' experience in technically related research discipline.

• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Leadership and Management Skills

• Experience managing work, resources and personnel in laboratory operations to enable research. Experience in providing direction, setting priorities, and ensuring the team meets its objectives effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills.

• Previous management, budget development and/or significant leadership in an individual contributor role.

• Demonstrated skill in dealing with legal and ethical management issues and practices.

Technical Project Management

• Demonstrated experience in management of technical projects, including scoping and planning equipment procurements and installations, managing interfaces between research and facility activities, and incorporating health and safety requirements into the planning and execution of work.

• Track and report on project status, financials, schedules, including working with project stakeholders to plan, incorporate and execute changes to projects as needed due to changes in requirements, funding, or schedules

Organizational Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles, and values - both directly and through subordinate management.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain outstanding talent and support a diverse workforce.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff at various career levels.

Collaboration

• Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with the operational requirements of laboratory environments, including cleanrooms and research equipment. Technical understanding of research to effectively manage installation, modification, and maintenance of equipment.

• Software Skills: Experience or familiarity with business software for research related applications such as equipment or requirements tracking, or data integration. Ability to oversee or contribute to the development of applications that process and visualize equipment-related data.

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Group Manager II / Annual Salary Range: $114,500 - $206,100

NREL takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

• Based on eligibility rules

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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