Senior leader with over 18 years of successfully leading professional teams, directing complex projects, and ensuring the proper allocation of multi-million dollar department and project budgets. Deep understanding of the technical and operational rigors involved in the development, testing, and deployment of new technologies. Excellent ability to communicate and present department results to executive leaders and external audiences.• Personnel Management / Change Management – Supervision of up to 60 engineers and scientists. Championed staff through two-year department transformation including reallocation of assets and new physical space.• Program / Project Management – Instrumental in securing over $12M in grant funding to continue department operations and support 8 long-term projects. Certified Project Manager and Lead Engineer on multiple projects.• Operational Director and Technical Contributor – Leading the innovation, development, and allocation of high-end technology equipment and systems to support oceanographic research and business applications.• Strategic Partnerships – Exceptional ability to build relationships with adjacent departments and external collaborators. Practical leader able to obtain funding, support, and resources needed to ensure department success.• Facilities Management - Resource identification and procurement of infrastructure, physical plant, electronic instrumentation, and computer systems critical to department operations and research integrity.To reach Jim:To learn more about me and my career experience, please connect with me via LinkedIn or contact me directly at ✉ jtlinesider@gmail.com Areas of Strength:Proficient in: Department Administration / Program & Project Management / Technical Development / Facilities Management / Budget Administration / Grant Writing & Management / Resource Allocation / Compliance / Staff Development / Executive Reports / Change Management / Strategic Partnerships