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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 months ago

Program Manager 2/3 - Non-Technical (Production System Maturation)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Program Manager will provide programmatic and operational leadership across the Production System Maturation initiative, supporting enterprise-level projects that improve production readiness and organizational efficiency.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day programmatic and operational management of assigned activities within the PSM portfolio

Assist in developing and implementing program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards

Monitor program operations to ensure compliance with established policies, completion of deliverables, and achievement of milestones

Assist with the development and monitoring of program budgets; analyze cost effectiveness and exercise cost controls

Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and informative briefings, reports, and presentations for Laboratory management and sponsors

Coordinate the integration of multiple projects into a cohesive program, aligning with ALDWP strategic objectives and production-readiness milestones

Lead strategic planning and oversight for assigned programs, with broad responsibility for execution and alignment with Laboratory and ALDWP mission objectives

Directly manage and allocate program resources; provide leadership and supervision to assigned program/project staff

Negotiate and manage high-level internal and external partnerships to ensure successful cross-organizational execution

Anticipate strategic changes and proactively position resources and priorities

Qualification

Program ManagementStrategic PlanningBudget ManagementCost AnalysisStakeholder ManagementContinuous ImprovementLean Six SigmaCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Knowledge of program development and evaluation; experience implementing program goals, objectives, and standards

Experience monitoring program operations for compliance and effectiveness, including cost analysis and reporting

Skill in preparing presentations, reports, and other written materials

Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in strategic program management, including development of goals, budgets, and performance metrics for complex or multi-organization programs

Proven ability to lead and supervise staff, manage competing deadlines, and make independent decisions on sensitive or complex issues

Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Proven ability to build coalitions, work across functional and organizational boundaries, and maintain positive relationships with diverse groups

Skill in negotiating, influencing, and managing expectations with senior stakeholders

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Experience working in production, manufacturing, or nuclear/high-hazard environments

Familiarity with continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or organizational transformation frameworks

Familiarity with enterprise manufacturing and production support platforms such as Oracle Primavera P6, Solumina iBASE-t MES, Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Oracle Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Demonstrated success collaborating across internal and external partners, including DOE/NNSA and Nuclear Security Enterprise sites

Experience integrating safety, security, quality, and conduct of operations into program execution

Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of an organization, including preparing executive-level briefings and reports

Commitment to workforce development, employee retention, and fostering an inclusive work environment