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Stanford University · 3 months ago

Research Technical Manager 1 - Operations and Maintenance

Stanford University is home to nano@stanford, the largest shared research facility that supports multidisciplinary research in nanoscale science and engineering. The Research Technical Manager 1 – Operations and Maintenance oversees daily operations, manages staff, provides technical leadership, and ensures safe access to advanced tools while coordinating projects and evaluating emerging technologies.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Emerging technologiesTechnical leadershipProject managementScientific methodologiesResource managementCustomer relationship skillsConsensus buildingDiversity awarenessProblem solvingEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
Advanced degree may be 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

Benefits

Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts

Company

Stanford University

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Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$26.52M
Key Investors
National Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineGRAMMY Museum
2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
2023-08-17Grant

Leadership Team

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Nadia Roumani
Co-founder and Senior Designer, Designing for Social Systems (DSS) Program, d.school
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Howard Wolf
Vice President for Alumni Affairs
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