What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Business Manager position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?
Date: Jan 17, 2025
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
As a member of the department leadership team of the Information Services Department (ISD), the Department Business Manager leads several strategic and administrative functions, reporting to the Chief Information Officer. The primary functions of the ISD Department Business Manager are Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Space Planning, Contract Management, Training and Communications. Financial management responsibilities include preparing and managing a large IT operations and investment budget, as well as presenting the budget to department and laboratory leadership. Budget responsibilities include monthly analysis, reporting, and tracking variances of actual costs to planned budget targets.
The Business Manager acts as a HR liaison for all staff related personnel matters. Including, but not limited to hiring support, wage and salary reviews, staff performance evaluations, and handling of personnel performance issues for ~ 190 exempt, support and service staff. Business Administration, Client Software and Training and Communication teams report to the Department Business Manager, a total of 9 direct reports.
In addition to primary duties, the Business Manager supports the Chief Information Officer in a multitude of essential department level assignments such as planning and organizing all-team meetings, coordinating major procurements for Sr. Leadership, managing the Apprenticeship Program, serving on the Space Utilization Board, updates Continuity of Operations Plan and Emergency Action Team related documents, Diversity & Inclusion Champion, and supports Service Providers Monthly Update meetings.The Business Manager performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Information Officer.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management or equivalent, MS/MBA preferred
- Minimum 8 years of progressive financial, management, and/or human resources experience
- Strong ability to manage budgets, people and planning
- Ability to transform personnel data and financial data into concise information for senior leadership decision-making
- Exceptional judgment and discretion with regard to protecting sensitive personal information
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge and understanding of Lincoln Laboratory policies and procedures desired, but not required
- SAP proficiency desired, but not required
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 41835
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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