Engineering Manager IV - Data Services Operations Manager

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Job Title: Engineering Manager IV

Reports to: VP, Data Services  

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt 

Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States 

Travel Requirements: Up to 10% 

Salary Range: $122,056-$189,249.50 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements) 

Position Summary 

An Engineering Manager IV is responsible for managing budgets, staff, activities, and projects of a Data Services (DS) Section. The staff that are managed may include working staff and/or Engineering Managers at grade levels I, II, or III. This position is considered a member of the DS Group’s senior management team, which is led by the VP and is responsible for ensuring that the Group’s program of work is completed on time and within budget. 

Details of Responsibilities 

General Essential Job Duties: 

Substantially contribute to: 

• DS’s management team, interacting with the other members of the team to help set Group priorities, resolve issues, recommend new development projects, manage risk, and manage change.  

 Take lead or major role in: 

• Preparing annual and multi-year program plans and resource needs (staff, consultants, and budget requirements) for the Section’s activities and projects.   
• Managing a DS Section's resources (staff and infrastructure) in an efficient and effective manner. 
• Collaborating as a company and community-wide technical subject matter expert. 
• Establishing and enforcing relevant procedures that align with operating standards and mission. 
• Interacting regularly with the Consortium’s community. 
• Identifying and developing new funding opportunities and emerging technologies/applications.  
• Developing project and budget related documentation for delivery to the NSF, Board of Directors, Advisory Committees, etc. This includes ad hoc reports on the performance and trends of projects or functions managed as well as providing relevant metrics for quarterly and annual reports. 
• Arranging for and implementing formal and informal training (including technical, professional development, and internal training) to ensure staff understand and actively support policies and procedures. 
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business. 

 Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position has supervisory responsibility for the Section’s Unit Managers and/or staff members who are direct reports.  
• Manage staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance. 
• Lead long-term project teams, including coordination with stakeholders …