Manager, Business Operations

At Nissan Advanced Technology Center, Silicon Valley, our researchers, developers, designers, and innovators are exploring and designing the future of mobility.

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager in Santa Clara, CA to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Center and ensure that the organization runs smoothly and delivers efficient services that meet the expectations and needs of employees and management.

Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.

You will lead and motivate an operations team responsible for delivering a range of facility, financial, and administrative services and develop relationships with Nissan North America corporate support functions and Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.

stakeholders. The Operations Manager role is pivotal to the success and growth of the lab.

Job Responsibilities :

• Lead facility management & office administration to create a healthy and positive workplace.
• Collaborate with the lab management team and directors to improve the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to enhance our collaborative research capacities and business innovation outputs.
• Initiate, design, and implement effective & efficient lab office procedures & workplace transformation activities to foster employee satisfaction.
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of the lab operational infrastructure and processes.
• Manage day-to-day activities for smooth and efficient office operations.
• Review budgets and manage operational expenses, prepare financial forecasts, and communicate monitoring reports with headquarters.
• Oversee budget and resource allocation for projects and overall facility.
• Maintain office supplies and inventories, organize catering, and oversee facility maintenance / repairs needs.
• Manage relationships with partners & vendors and represent the lab in negotiations as needed.
• Provide operational support and leadership to the planning and execution of lab events like monthly meetups, media events, executive demos & seminars.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance operations team required for members to succeed in transforming the new lab into a healthy and attractive workplace environment;

support onboarding, engagement, retention, and offboarding initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Job Knowledge and Skills :
• Passion for people and processes and a good understanding of employee / management requirements.
• Ability to see the big picture as well as the finer details.
• Strong leadership skills, including effective time management, prioritizing, and delegation.
• Systematic organized approach to work.
• Brilliant communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong process and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, inspire, support, and motivate your team.
• Years of Experience :
• 7+ years of professional experience as Sr. Analyst or Manager.
• Education :
• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Travel :
• Some travel, up to 25%.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire;

Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.

When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.

We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business.

We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Salary Range :

$96,111.00 - $196,581.00

This compensation range represents the minimum and maximum base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level.

Please note that it is uncommon for an employee to be placed at either end of the range. Rather, an employee's actual base salary generally may fall somewhere in between and reflect the employee's unique skills, work experience, education, work location, and market norms.

Additionally, pay may be based on comparisons to the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles.

J-18808-Ljbffr