Project Management First-Line Manager - Capital Line-Item Projects (Manager of Projects 4)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Calendar Management, Career Counseling, Career Development, Change Control, Coaching, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Facilities Engineering, Forecasting, HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis), Interface Programming Languages, Laboratory, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Operational Communications, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Producer Price Index (PPI), Project Control, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Risk, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Startup, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

3 days ago

What You Will Do

The Program Project Interface (PPI) Division is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to join our multi-disciplinary team as a Manager of Projects within Line-Item Program Representation (PPI-2) group. PPI Division helps to ensure the successful execution of capital line item and programmatic equipment projects. We act as a bridge between the Associate Level Director for Weapons Production (ALDWP) and Associate Level Director for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALDPI), supporting the delivery of next-generation facilities, infrastructure, and equipment that support mission-critical objectives. PPI is committed to operational excellence by representing the interests of program owners, aligning with program objectives, and collaborating with project execution stakeholders. Through active participation in Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and throughout all project phases, PPI ensures that program requirements are met and supports LANL's mission delivery with integrity, accountability, and strategic partnership.

As the First Line Manager, you will serve as a key member of the PPI-2 management team supporting large, highly visible, multi-billion-dollar projects that advance LANL's plutonium strategy and production mission. Working closely with PPI-2 group management, you will lead the Program Owner Representative (POR) work scope, managing cost, schedule, and integration across multiple capital line-item projects. You'll engage with Senior Laboratory leadership and federal customers to align project execution with strategic priorities for ALDWP programs.

In this role, you will:

Lead Program Owner Representative (POR) scope for major capital line-item and programmatic equipment projects supporting LANL's plutonium mission.
Manage cost, schedule, risk, integration, and stakeholder alignment across complex, high-visibility project portfolios.
Provide first-line management for PPI-2 personnel, including work planning, assignments, coaching, performance management, career development, and team recognition.
Represent program owner priorities in Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and ensure project execution supports operational readiness, mission delivery, and end-user requirements.
Partner with LANL directorates including ALDPI, and ALDWP, project execution organizations, facility operations, engineering, procurement, construction, and DOE/NNSA stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
Review and support project plans, estimates, schedules, forecasts, change-control actions, and key project deliverables.
Promote a strong safety, security, quality, compliance, and continuous-improvement culture across assigned work.
Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior internal and external customers while communicating technical, operational, and project information clearly to diverse audiences.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership

Demonstrated experience leading technical, operational, or project-management teams in high-consequence environments.
Proven ability to represent an organization with senior management, federal customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated success leading change, resolving conflict, building consensus, and developing high-performing teams.
Experience mentoring staff, supporting career development, and fostering an inclusive and accountable team culture.
Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution to deliver defined milestones and commitments.

Program and Project Management

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, project controls, change control, risk management, and cost/schedule integration.

• Experience supporting large, complex capital, infrastructure, nuclear, or mission-critical projects.

• Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, operations, and project-execution interfaces.

• Ability to review, interpret, and communicate project plans, schedules, estimates, forecasts, risks, and performance metrics.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across program/end-user organizations, facility operations, project management, engineering procurement, and construction.

• Knowledge of programmatic equipment design, installation, commissioning, transition to operations (TTO), or operational readiness in a nuclear or high-hazard environment.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Strong consultative skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
Proven ability to communicate with personnel at all levels, including senior leadership, technical staff, project teams, and federal stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical and project information for broad audiences.
Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across organizations with competing priorities.

Education/Experience for Manager of Projects 4: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with capital line-item project requirements and implementation processes.
Familiarity with transition to operations, commissioning, startup, or operational readiness.
Experience working in a nuclear facility or comparable high-hazard operational environment.
Familiarity with TA-55, PF-4, CMR, programmatic equipment, glovebox systems, or related plutonium facility operations.
Active Q-Clearance.

Note to Applicants: To be considered for this position, please submit a resume outlining your professional achievements, along with a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the role.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid childbirth and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

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