Operations Systems Program Manager

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, CA

2d • $193,000 - $210,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Operations and Performance Support division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory plays a critical role in enabling world-class science through operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the EHS Division Deputy for Operations, the Operations Systems Program Manager leads a Division-wide program covering business systems, data and performance management, strategic initiatives, and assigned program operations. This role directly supervises a team of experienced professionals across the Business Systems Team and Program Data Management Team, setting multi-year objectives, establishing program roadmaps, and leading complex initiatives from planning through implementation and transition to sustained operations. We're here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree in business administration, information systems, applied mathematics, statistics, data analytics, operations management, program or project management or a related field, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience leading programs and setting priorities, plans, budgets, and measures of success.
• Experience supervising professionals and working across technical and business teams.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data, metrics, or reporting to inform decisions.
• Knowledge of business systems, process improvement, project delivery, and/or change management.
• The judgment and communication skills to advise leaders, build relationships, and work through competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in business administration, information systems, data analytics, operations management or a related field.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Experience in a scientific, research, higher education, government contractor or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience working with DOE, UC or Berkeley Lab policies, systems and management practices.
• Experience evaluating automation or AI applications for business processes, data analysis or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and develop a multi-year roadmap for EHS business systems and performance work, aligned with EHS priorities and Laboratory strategy.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation, managing scope, resources, schedules, risks, and outcomes.
• Advise EHS Division Deputy for Operations on priorities, emerging issues, investments, and opportunities to improve operations.
• Lead the EHS business systems portfolio, partnering with IT and EHS teams to improve applications, data, and workflows.
• Guide system projects through requirements, testing, deployment, and transition to ongoing support.
• Strengthen metrics, dashboards, data quality, reporting, and analysis to help EHS leadership understand performance measures, manage risks, and make strategic decisions.
• Bridge the gap between EHS strategic goals, workflows, and technical operations
• Supervise, coach, and develop experienced professionals across the Business Systems and Program Data Management teams.
• Build an inclusive, accountable team and plan for staffing, workload, and future needs.
• Oversee assigned budgets, vendors, procurement activities, and program reporting.

Benefits

• Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans
• Opportunities to grow in your career - check out our Tuition Assistance Program
• A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams!
• In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
• Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree