Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position SummarySupport execution of LayerZero government, national laboratory, certification/compliance and industry standards initiatives. Scope includes U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) programs, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) agreements and laboratory setup, and standards participation. Own project schedules, documentation, action tracking, stakeholder coordination and status reporting; escalate technical, commercial and compliance risks to designated owners.
Key Responsibilities• Execute assigned project work packages. Maintain integrated schedules, milestone trackers, action registers, risk logs and decision records; escalate issues promptly.
• Support DOE funding opportunities and active programs. Coordinate proposal inputs, registration prerequisites, budgets, deliverables, reporting and compliance evidence with assigned functional owners.
• Administer ORNL project coordination for statements of work, research agreements and licensing actions. Track contract milestones, costs, deliverable acceptance, approvals and open items.
• Coordinate ORNL laboratory and test-program setup, including equipment procurement, facilities/interfaces, installation readiness, safety reviews, testing schedules and documentation with technical leads.
• Coordinate internal engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, consultants and external organizations; organize meetings, issue minutes and follow through on commitments.
• Maintain project records, controlled submissions, contract correspondence and document repositories for traceability and audit readiness.
• Track consultant and program budgets, purchase requests, invoices and forecasted commitments with program and finance leadership.
• Prepare concise project dashboards, executive updates and milestone-readiness reviews; flag dependencies and decisions requiring leadership attention.
Requirements
Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years in technical project management, program coordination, government contracting support or comparable multi-stakeholder execution roles.
• Experience managing schedules, deliverables, budgets, documentation and follow-up across concurrent projects.
• Strong written communication, organization, attention to detail and ability to work independently with technical and nontechnical teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/Teams and project scheduling or tracking tools.
Preferred• Experience with DOE, federal awards, national laboratories, FFRDCs or other government research institutions.
• Familiarity with SOW administration, CRADAs, Strategic Partnership Projects (SPPs), technology licensing or federal proposal processes.
• Background in power systems, electrical equipment, power electronics or industrial technology; PMP or CAPM certification.
External EngagementSupport coordinated engagement with DOE, ORNL, other national laboratories, NEMA, IEEE, UL, NFPA/NEC, and relevant working groups. Maintain participation calendars, meeting records, standards actions and submissions approved by subject-matter experts.
Role Boundaries
Individual contributor reporting to the Principal Program Manager. Program leadership retains strategy, commercial negotiations and funding decisions. Engineering retains technical design and acceptance authority; Legal, Quality, Compliance, Operations and Finance retain functional approvals.
Travel as required to LayerZero facilities, ORNL/Oak Ridge, TN, and other government, laboratory or partner sites. Frequency based on program needs.
What We Offer:- Competitive pay with performance incentives
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company match
- 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
Why You Will Love Working with Us:- Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission-critical projects.
- Innovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward-thinking and continuous improvement.
- Collaborative spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
- Grow with us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career
Salary Description
$135,000 to $150,000
