ResponsibilitiesThe Advanced Energy Systems group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to contribute to the production of key specialty materials that are of national significance in energy and national security. The Advanced Energy Systems group has a long history of developing technology solutions to serve industrial clients, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of War.
The position responsibilities include the following:
- Serve as deputy manager a multi-million-dollar program that involves the complex production of stable isotope materials for commercial entities.
- Co-manage periodic system design, assembly, and startup efforts to expand production via new or improved technologies.
- Proactively assess potential risks, challenges, and project obstacles. Lead root-cause investigations and implement timely, effective mitigation and corrective actions.
- Support the growth of existing programs, including development of relationships with key sponsors and collaborators within federal agencies, industry, and other national laboratories.
- Support the professional growth and development of project team members while recognizing contributions and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Assist in updating project Quality Management Plans and reviewing project practices to ensure compliance.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 9+ years of relevant project management experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 7+ years of relevant project management experience
Preferred Qualification:
- An advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
- The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional who is well-organized and has a high capacity for attention to detail.
- Verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong time management skills, are essential in order to balance activities among several concurrently operating projects.
- Proven experience managing large, complex programs or projects involving dozens of staff and multiple stakeholders.
- Experience with hazardous chemical processing, preferably in an industrial setting.
- Manufacturing experience related to production planning, which includes shift development, maintenance scheduling, and feedstock and product coordination.
- Experience working with a diverse set of government and/or industry teams with multiple roles as project manager.
- Ability to contribute to the development of competitive research proposals to government and private clients.
- Experience with manufacturing chemicals and precursors used in the semiconductor industry.
Hazardous Working Conditions/EnvironmentPosition involves working around hazardous chemical processing equipment in a laboratory setting.
Additional InformationThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
- Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.
Testing Designated PositionThis position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
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* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum SalaryUSD $140,200.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $228,800.00/Yr.
