Battelle delivers when others cant. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clientswhether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

**Job Summary**

The Environment and Agriculture (E&A) Business Line is part of the Environment and Infrastructure Business Unit in Battelles Applied Science & Technology Organization. E&A is responsible for delivering strategic growth and business priorities focused on a wide range of environmental and agriculture crop protection services.

The Environmental Solutions Division is responsible for developing and delivering environmental solutions for contaminated site assessments through remediation, natural resource management, environmental data management, and general environmental support. The Environmental Solutions Division Manager has operational responsibility for approximately 100 staff and over $50 million in revenue from Government and Commercial clients. The Environmental Solutions Division Manager is responsible for the implementation of the environmental portion of the E&A annual growth and business plan, including managing relationships with clients and other stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include.

This position is located in either **Columbus, OH** , or **Norwell, MA** but other locations may be considered.

**Responsibilities**

Leads the Division to achieve growth year/year and profitable performance.

Develops and implements strategic and operational business plans that define the market focus and operational services the assigned group will provide to clients.

Responsible for the overall financial performance of the assigned group including attaining gross business volume, net income, and intellectual property goals as well as maximizing profitability, cost control, and investment decisions. Manages resource expenditures including percent time on project for staff, capital equipment, marketing, and internal research and development budgets.

Plans, initiates, and performs marketing activities to identify potential clients, new business segments, and market needs to maximize business opportunities. Contributes to proposals and bid/no bid decision processes. Establishes pricing policy and specific pricing practices.

Performs manpower planning and ensures appropriate staffing levels and skill mix commensurate with the business. Directs and organizes staff assignments for various projects.

Manages human resource activities such as developing recruiting strategy and hiring staff, establishing performance goals and appraising performance, and providing opportunities for career development. Manages relationships of staff and other groups. Provides necessary training and mentor opportunities for staff.

Ensures staff conducts research, development, and technical activities within the established business ethics, safety, and quality policies and procedures. Reviews and approves, as necessary, proposals, reports, and articles.

Directs efforts to produce efficient sales results and assures that sales investments are consistent with the Battelle strategic thrust areas.

Works across Battelle market sectors, global businesses, and national laboratories to ensure continuity and coordination in the areas of business development, client management, program management, and opportunity expansion. Plans effective teaming arrangements, establishes shared accountabilities and shared returns, and monitors results.

Manages facility and equipment needs including space requirements, new facility and modification decisions, and procurement for home office and offsite locations.

Develops and maintains relationships with key clients and federal agencies and their staff. Exhibits a clear understanding of customer requirements to ensure customer satisfaction.

Implements, executes, and communicates the policies and strategic emphasis of senior leadership to staff. Integrates decisions into operating policies.

**Required Qualifications**

Bachelors degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field.

10 years of relevant project management experience; at least 5 years of which must include line management experience.

Demonstrated experience in the environmental management field, with emphasis on site management and remediation.

Experience managing environmental operations across a broad range of services with demonstrated experience in project financial management, risk management, quality systems, and health and safety.

Must have sufficient communication skills to effectively interact with senior leadership and within client organizations, subcontractors, consultants, and staff. Requires critical human relation skills to understand, select, develop, and motivate others.

Broad-based experience communicating with clients and industry consortiums.

Ability to manage staff working from multiple locations including Battelle offices, client sites, and home offices. 25% travel will be expected if not located in either Columbus, OH, or Norwell, MA.

**Preferred Qualifications**

A masters degree or MBA is preferred.

Experience working with emerging contaminants is highly preferred.

Experience in financial management to accurately forecast sales, revenue, cost, and margin performance.

Experience managing contracts that include a broad portfolio of environmental services ranging from natural resource management to environmental health and safety, to compliance is a plus.

**Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life**

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

**Balance life through a compressed work schedule** : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday offgiving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

**Take time to recharge** : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

**Prioritize wellness** : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

**Better together** : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

**Build your financial future** : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

**Advance your education** : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

**Flexible work arrangements** : You have options for where you work and when you work.

**A Work Environment Where You Succeed**

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanitys most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

Give back to and improve our communities

**Vaccinations & Safety Protocols**

_Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._

_Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. **No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.**

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