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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 6 hours ago

IT Project Manager

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US DOE science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research. The IT Project Manager will lead an Agile software team focused on developing safety-related applications, ensuring timely delivery, managing risks, and advocating for project management excellence.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead Agile Teams: Provide hands-on leadership in the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions that meet complex safety and mission requirements

Drive Project Success: Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple funding streams, with a strong understanding of government project lifecycles

Facilitate Agile Practices: Run Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, backlog refinement) to maintain team momentum and foster continuous improvement

Define Requirements: Conduct technical discovery sessions to gather and validate detailed requirements, including safety and cybersecurity constraints

Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Translate business needs and regulatory frameworks (e.g., DOE Orders, ASME NQA-1, FDA) into actionable, sustainable software requirements

Champion User Experience: Collaborate with UI/UX designers and developers to ensure intuitive, accessible, and user-centered software interfaces

Maintain Documentation: Develop and manage key project artifacts such as charters, roadmaps, software quality assurance plans, and high-level requirements

Oversee Financials: Perform cost-benefit analyses, allocate resources, and prepare and present monthly budget reviews to ensure financial accountability

Engage Stakeholders: Communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, operators, and federal partners to align technical solutions with mission goals

Qualification

Agile project managementBudgetingForecastingTechnical planningPMP certificationAzure DevOpsRegulatory complianceStakeholder engagementAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

BS degree in computer science, information systems, or business

Minimum of 8 years of experience leading software development projects, with direct responsibility for team leadership, technical planning, and active participation in Agile ceremonies

Must demonstrate close collaboration with software engineers and a consistent record of delivering results in Agile environments

Proven expertise in Agile project management, including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative delivery of impactful software solutions

Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, drive execution, and deliver results in complex, regulated environments

Excellent analytical and systems thinking skills, with the ability to align technical details with strategic goals

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, build trust, and collaborate across diverse teams

Advanced planning and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in dynamic or compliance-driven settings

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy

This position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program