Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project and product lifecycle management.
• Plan and execute complex science and/or engineering projects including data analysis, cost estimating, projections, and monitoring and controlling cost and schedule.
• Make technical and programmatic decisions regarding the direction of a project and be held accountable for those decisions.
• Serve as a primary interface to customers and sponsors, especially for product delivery.
• Work with project personnel and partners, including customers, sponsors, and suppliers, to ensure proper project integration.
• Identify and address technical and non-technical risks, opportunities, and issues impacting product delivery.
• Recommend changes to improve product lifecycle management, engineering, and technical project management processes.
• Partner closely with technical teams, leads, and management in a high-rigor environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus five or more years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Experience in managing successful technical projects throughout all phases.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including strategic planning and implementation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in schedule and cost management tools and applications.
• Experience with Earned Value Management principles and methodology.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, lead, and execute multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of standard project management practices for technical work, including project planning, scope management, scheduling, cost estimation, quality assurance, staffing, communications, risk management, and procurement.

Nice to Have

• Project management education and/or certification(s).
• Experience with scoping, designing, planning, and executing research, design, and development projects.
• Demonstrated teaming skills and ability to work effectively with organizations, sponsors, and suppliers.
• Knowledge and experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive pay.
• Growth opportunities.
• Excellent retirement options.