Field Relocation Team Manager

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Where will your specialized knowledge and leadership not only make an impact, but also develop even further? Right here, where you will help lead the Field Relocation Project Managers, through development and delivery of large integrated customer solutions, by redefining broad concepts into structured programs. You will also lead the Project Managers during the design of multi-national/multi-partner projects, delivering solutions for sophisticated, high impact issues, and building effective client relationships.

In this role, the experienced manager is responsible for the team during the sale, and mentors the solution design/development of large integrated service projects to external customers; often involving multi-function and multi-vendor efforts. These projects will focus on relocations but can also include (but are not limited to) Asset Management Program assistance, facility inventories, and other projects as identified. This position is leading a team primarily on the West coast and mid-west area. Successful candidate will need to cover the Pacific Time Zone and may have extensive travel of up to 50% (nationwide). A valid driver's license is required for this position.

The desired candidate for this position will assist with determining overall project plan, budget, structure, schedule, and staffing requirements. They will mentor our project managers to support our external customers in the definition and implementation of complex integrated solutions requiring CrossLab services. They are responsible for reviewing the pricing of customized solutions and ensuring implementation or delivery within specified goals. It is important that this manager can build and maintain employee relationships while coordinating internal and external teams. In addition, the candidate will have a strong attention to detail, will maintain all data and reports, as well as sharing project status and reports with internal and external stakeholders. This manager will have direct management of field project managers.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience required.

• 1+ years experience formally or informally leading people, projects and/or programs for entry to this level; 5+ years people management experience preferred.

• Background in a science-based Industry, within research or clinical environment, with focus on customer facing service delivery.

• Can demonstrate a commitment to industry accepted project management processes, practices, tools, and behaviors with a proven track record of project participation or management.

• Experience leading customer facing field projects from pricing through delivery, leading all aspects including budget.

• Ability to set expectations goals and objectives, monitor and review project deliverables, and experience delivering performance reviews required

• Lead performance improvement and corrective action of employees where necessary

• Develop and maintain processes and procedures with approvals from next level manager

• Background and history of training curriculum development and delivery, as well as mentoring of new employees

• Detail oriented and ability to multitask

• Must be able to remain mobile for up to 8 hours, with short breaks as required by law. Must be able to perform activities such as bending, stooping and kneeling. This includes extended periods of walking, climbing stairs and may require some light lifting.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with sales, service, support and all levels of management as well as external customers.

• Strong project management and leadership skills, including the ability to oversee and mentor project managers

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change, capable of making critical trade-offs when necessary to meet timelines, project requirements, or departmental needs.

• Effectively collaborates with diverse teams, demonstrating the ability to make necessary adjustments in a timely manner.

• We are seeking a dedicated professional who demonstrates accountability and embodies our core values of trust, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Job Requirement: * Meet Agilent approved customer/vendor credentialing requirements necessary to gain site access, unless prohibited by law. These requirements vary by customer/vendor and may include, but are not limited to: post-employment background checks, various forms of drug testing, vaccinations, fingerprinting, proof of valid identification, and/or adherence to customer-specific substance abuse programs. Your consent to participate in customer requested screening is a requirement of this position.

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