Hybrid Senior Director, Transit & Rail Research

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; United States; Hybrid; USD 126,880 - 198,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement and savings benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking a Senior Team Leader to provide leadership for a complex portfolio of transportation research projects. You will oversee both staff and project delivery while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills, and a minimum of 10 years in research management. This role offers a hybrid work model with significant responsibilities and engagement with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience.
• 5 years in a supervisory capacity with a demonstrated impact.
• Experience managing applied research projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for applied transportation research projects.
• Manage complex, high-profile research projects directly.
• Supervise 5-6 professional staff including senior project managers.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Job description

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking a Senior Team Leader to provide leadership for a complex portfolio of transportation research projects. You will oversee both staff and project delivery while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills, and a minimum of 10 years in research management. This role offers a hybrid work model with significant responsibilities and engagement with stakeholders.