Assoc Director - Special Projects

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

Associate Director - Special Projects

Location: New Providence, NJ.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking an Associate Director/Program Manager to join our team! This role is responsible for general management of Government Contracting business with the Department of Defense and specifically the United States Space Force. The manager would be solely responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the gas separation and analysis laboratory.

What we offer you!

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision and more)

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)

• Employee discount programs

• Career growth opportunities

• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

Salary Range- $122,025 - $178,970 (commensurate with industry experience)

What you will be doing:

• Manages of a team of engineering professionals and lab technicians to accomplish business objectives and meet customer needs.

• Directs day to day operations activities and sets appropriate key performance indicators for personnel.

Management of Analysis Laboratories

• Ensures all laboratory activities are conducted according to company safety policies and established standard operating procedures.

• Ensures all samples are accurately logged, analyzed, and reported in a timely manner in accordance with customer requirements.

• Ensures all laboratory equipment is properly maintained and operating according to established Quality Assurance protocols.

• Ensures all laboratory personnel are properly trained in the operation of assigned equipment.

• Ensures all documentation pertaining to lab operations is developed and maintained.

Financial and Business Development

• Works with the finance controller to develop and manage annual financial budgets (P/L).

• Jointly with the customer identifies new revenue-generating opportunities and develops proposals to address opportunities.

• While meeting or exceeding the specifications, employs a continuous improvement mentality to cut costs, improve automation, decrease cycle times, and increase data accuracy.

Equipment Upgrades/Development

• Ensures all laboratory equipment is up-to-date and utilizes, where justified, modern technology.

• Develops proposals for equipment upgrades, designs and procures as requested.

• Ensures all funded projects are planned, managed and executed in a manner to ensure delivery of on-time and high-quality products.

Customer Interface

• Acts as the primary point of contact for the government customer.

• Develops customer required reports at the prescribed frequency.

• Works with the customer to identify needs and implements plans to address them.

• Proposes and implements new or upgraded equipment for increased productivity and/or quality.

• Attends and participates in customer sponsored meetings (typically 2-3 per year).

Compliance with Government Regulations

• Ensures Industrial Security Program is compliant with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

• Ensures Government Property is inventoried, documented and maintained in accordance with all government regulations.

• Ensures all financial aspects such as accounting, purchasing, timekeeping, and pricing are conducted in a manner approved by the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA).

• Maintain radiation safety program in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

• Works with government representatives to complete compliance audits as required in the above programs.

What makes you great:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline such as Chemistry, Engineering, or Physics.

• Advanced degree preferred.

• 10 years in technical management.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Multitasking oriented.

• Ability to work independently.

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.

• Drives engagement, vision & purpose.

• Ability to collaborate and build partnerships.

• Action oriented, resourceful, ability to negotiate and influence key stakeholders.

Other qualifications

o Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Level security clearance.

o Knowledge of and experience in managing government or commercial contracts.

o Basic understanding of cryogenics, radiochemistry concepts, gas handling and vacuum systems preferred.

o Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Why you will enjoy working with us:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

For more information about the company, please visit our website.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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