Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 1 hour ago
Senior Project Manager
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly motivated and organized Senior Project Manager to manage projects for the Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate (ISED). The role involves leading multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring compliance with DOE regulations, and overseeing project planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the overall project execution plan in compliance with DOE Order 413.3B
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with DOE initiatives and stakeholder expectations
Lead the creation and refinement of the project baseline, including cost, schedule, and performance metrics
Lead a multi-disciplinary project team, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve project goals
Coordinate with various stakeholders, including DOE representatives, contractors, and project teams, to ensure alignment and effective communication
Develop, present, and reinforce project management process and systems training for all applicable project staff, specifically the technical control account managers (CAMs)
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success
Attend technical and management meetings to understand and report status accurately
Overseeing and issuing various status and Earned Value Management (EVM) based reports Ensure all project management systems, project planning and project executions are compliant with applicable ORNL and DOE governance, specifically DOE Order 413.3B and ORNL EVM system requirements that are based upon EIA 748-C and NDIA EVMS EIA-748 Intent Guide
Develop and oversee the project budget, ensuring cost control measures are in place and adhered to
Monitor expenditures and financial performance against the project budget and report discrepancies to stakeholders
Monitor and update the project schedule, ensuring timely completion of project milestones and deliverables
Conduct regular schedule reviews and implement corrective actions as necessary to address schedule slippage
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing updates on project status and addressing any concerns
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved
Interfaces with major construction project stakeholders: DOE; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms; and support contractors
Identify, assess, and manage project risks, including safety, technical, and regulatory risks associated with the project
Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential impacts on project objectives
Ensure project activities comply with all relevant DOE regulations, policies, and standards, including safety, security, and environmental considerations
Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to relevant authorities and stakeholders
Implement quality management processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established quality standards
Conduct regular reviews and audits of project activities and documentation to maintain compliance with quality requirements
Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and other documentation to senior management and stakeholders
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and engineering specifications
Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation within project management practices
Lead lessons learned sessions and implement best practices to enhance future project performance
Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring that any adjustments are thoroughly documented and communicated
Facilitate the change control process in accordance with DOE requirements
Prepare and support various project reviews, including internal and external project status reviews, DOE Order 413.3B Critical Decision (CD) reviews, independent cost estimate reviews (ICR), and earned value system surveillance/compliance reviews
Support the Control Account Managers (CAMs) and project manager staff in preparing for various internal and external project reviews
Qualification
Required
A BA/BS degree in Project Management, Business Management, or Engineering
At least 8 years of experience successfully performing project management duties leading multi-disciplinary teams to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget
Strong communications skills, with the ability to successfully interact with DOE, project reviewers, senior laboratory management and senior project staff members
Ability to build relationships, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Proven ability to analyze complex situations and make informed and timely decisions
Capacity to adapt to changing project requirements and manage challenges effectively
Familiarity with DOE Order 413.3B and related project management policies and best practices
Ability to identify, assess, and manage project risks effectively
Familiarity with applicable environmental, health, and safety standards, as well as security protocols, especially in relations to government projects
Experience in budget development, cost control, and financial reporting
Must have demonstrated experience managing diverse, high performing teams
Must have strong communications skills, with the ability to successfully interact with DOE, project reviewers, senior laboratory management, and senior project staff members
At least 10 years of project experience establishing baselines, incorporating baseline changes, producing monthly reports / metrics and variance analysis
Project experience working within an EVMS environment compliant with EIA-748
Must be well versed in construction, operations, and business systems to assure project scope is accomplished, schedules are met, and work is completed within budget
Preferred
A MS degree in project or construction management, business, science, engineering or equivalent
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Fifteen to twenty years' experience successfully performing Project Management duties as noted above with 7-10 years managing large, complex projects (e.g. construction)
Experience managing projects for construction of facilities
Experience with risk management, working with risk analysis and simulation software
Experience with projects using a ‘DOE compliant' EVMS environment; to include establishing baselines, incorporating baseline changes, producing monthly reports and variance analysis
Experience with preparing and participating in DOE Office of Science Independent Project Reviews (IPRs) and EVMS surveillance reviews
Certifications in specific methodologies (e.g. Agile, Lean Six Sigma) or related fields
An active Department of Energy Q-clearance
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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