Project Leader

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Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. As part of the Associate Lab Directorate of Weapons Production (ALDWP), the work we do in Production Support Services Division (PSS) directly affects mission success across Los Alamos National Laboratory.

As a Project Leader on the Online Collaboration and Infrastructure team, you will serve as the Scrum Master and leader for multiple technical projects, developing and managing roadmaps, and implementation efforts using Agile and Scrum methodologies. In this role, you will meet with customers and institutional partners to understand business processes, act as a liaison between product management and development teams, remove obstacles for the Scrum & Kanban teams, and coach team members in effective Agile practices.

You will facilitate Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and daily project updates, as well as support required reporting. Additionally, you will assist with developing work packages and staffing plans defined by the work packages.

• Lead planning and execution of IT projects by applying project management principles to develop project plans, work packages, schedules, milestones, and resource/cost estimates.
• Define, scope, and manage project initiatives to ensure clear objectives, deliverables, timelines, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Facilitate Agile/Scrum practices and utilize project management tools such as Jira or Azure Dev Ops.
• Analyze and document end-to-end workflows to ensure efficiency and alignment with business needs.
• Apply sound decision-making to balance priorities, risks, stakeholder expectations, and technical considerations.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and coordinate with team members to develop recommendations.
• Participate in the implementation of approved improvements, including updating documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Apply knowledge of IT architecture, standards, and content management best practices to support and enhance process improvement efforts.

• Communicate project status, requirements, and deliverables to management and stakeholders across PSS Division, ALDWP, and ALDPI.
• Collaborate closely with customers, developers, and cross‑functional teams to define expectations, clarify requirements, and ensure shared understanding of responsibilities.
• Interact professionally with personnel at all levels, including external partners and executive leadership, delivering clear and concise guidance.

• Utilize technical tools and platforms such as SharePoint, CMS, COTS systems, Nintex, Kendo
  
  UI, JavaScript, APIs, Power Shell, Microsoft Office Suite, SQL and Oracle to support project and system activities.
• Apply intermediate knowledge of software development tools and technologies in support of project execution.
• Perform and support Quality Assurance Testing (QAT), including the use of automated testing processes, to validate successful implementation.

• Provide exceptional customer service by offering clear guidance, building rapport, and resolving issues in high‑visibility or high‑pressure situations.
• Deliver effective communication and support to a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring a positive customer experience.

• Working knowledge of IT project management practices, including developing project plans and work packages, managing scope, schedule, and budget baselines, and preparing reports and change‑control actions.
• Experience creating work packages that clearly define deliverables and outcomes to meet specific customer or project needs.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Scrum Master or Project Leader.
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira or Azure Dev Ops.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to effectively prioritize…