Idaho National Laboratory · 16 hours ago
Part-Time - Project Hire - AI Program Manager
United States
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $234K/yr
6+ years expIdaho National Laboratory is hiring a Part-Time - Project Hire - AI Program Manager to work on our Program Integration team. The role involves spearheading strategic programs in AI and digital twin innovation to enhance national energy security and critical infrastructure.
BiofuelEnergyHomeland SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build a rapidly expanding program
Track program progress using appropriate tools. Ensure proper planning and scheduling for operational-related activities to support timely and successful completion of program/project work. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve successful project outputs
Proactively manage and execute programs on schedule and within assigned budgets. Act as appropriate to correct deviations from schedule and budget. Provide recommendations to project management to allow timely resolution of problems and issues. Use appropriate conflict resolution skills to manage competing stakeholder interests
Aid in developing research, software engineering, and operations teams to help partners meet their goals
Interface with partners (DOE, DOD, Department of Commerce, and others) and coordinate among INL operations, research, and business organizations to support programs in the area of specialty
Prepare or direct the preparation of progress and special reports to customer and management
Ensure that laboratory requirements and standards for the management of programs are met and are consistently applied in the acceptance and integration of work. Integrate managed scope with ongoing and evolving mission needs
Ensure that all customer contact, including major correspondence and work relationships between management and the customer, is maintained throughout the duration of the program. Conduct periodic project and customer meetings to review progress and discuss issues. Ensure problems involving coordination, schedule, and the setting of priorities are resolved by the project teams. Obtain the customer's acceptance of the work and document all turnover activities. Responsible for the preparation and submission of the final project reports and prompt close-out of the projects supporting the program
Identify new opportunities and support growth in a dynamic and necessarily agile security R&D business environment. Match INL unique capabilities with capability gaps and needs of clients. Advise on emerging capabilities
Analyze data to understand organizational disparities and implement solutions to address the identified disparity. Combine data analysis with experience/knowledge to deliver reliable and executable solutions
Develop teams as appropriate to successfully complete work
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Level 4: Bachelor's degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 4 years of relevant experience
Level 5: Bachelor's degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 14 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of relevant experience; or a PhD degree in business management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience
Experience functioning as a project lead, project manager, or lead role determined with level
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Advanced degree in a technical field (i.e., Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate, Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification, or other equivalent certification
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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