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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 5 hours ago

Science/Engineering Project Leader 2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Science/Engineering Project Leader to manage complex projects, ensuring successful delivery while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Managing moderately to highly complex projects, working closely with diverse teams to deliver project deliverables within scope, schedule, and budget

Establishing technical requirements, negotiating deliverables, budgets, and schedules, and ensuring that resources are available to accomplish the work

Managing project procurement needs, developing and negotiating work packages, and leading special improvement projects to enhance our service model

Mentoring junior team members, collaborating with diverse teams, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

Qualification

Manufacturing researchMaterials scienceProject managementHazardous material handlingCustomer relationship managementQ clearanceTeam collaborationConflict resolutionEffective communication

Required

Experience managing projects that are of research and development in nature, particularly those focused on manufacturing and/or materials science

Working knowledge of and experience in project management of moderately to highly complex work, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, and work packages; managing to scope, schedule, budget, and baselines; and documenting baseline reports and change control actions

Experience managing projects that require consideration of complex operational aspects, including; hazardous/classified material handling and transport, numerous interdependencies on external organizations, high dependency on shared resources across projects, and complex reporting, auditing, and approval processes

Demonstrated ability to be the primary spokesperson to report on project status and issues to all levels of management, staff, and external and internal customers

Experience making independent decisions and researching, analyzing, and resolving complex problems both independently and as a team member

Experience in developing and nurturing effective internal and external customer relationships

Experienced ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts

Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering related field, from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation. At this level an advanced degree is typically expected

Preferred

Experience with operations or other relevant manufacturing experience

Experience working with external vendors, setting up and monitoring multi-million, multi-year contracts

Knowledge of and experience interfacing with one or more of the following programs: Directed Stockpile Work, Strategic Materials, Science Campaign, and/or Strategic Partnership Projects, including their interfaces and interdependencies

Experience in handling classified matter

Active DOE Q clearance