Project Manager ; IT LANL- Los Alamos, NM

Project Manager 2 (IT)

We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of technology projects within a complex, matrixed program environment. This role operates under the guidance of the Program Manager and serves as the primary coordination point between functional teams, program leadership, and vendors to ensure project outcomes are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget.

This is a hands-on delivery role suited for a motivated project management professional who brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams. We are looking for a solid project manager who can ramp up quickly and deliver results. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.

Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and managing the project activities of assigned projects. Provides direction to project teams and/or group leaders to achieve project related activities. Monitors project performance against budget, overall progress against schedule, identifies other deviations from project plan and implements corrective action(s). Provides resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

Contributes to the development of organization's goals and objectives. Works under limited direction; receives general instructions on new assignments. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Determines approach to solutions, plans schedule and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Provides for project and/or group personnel administration, assigns personnel for key project positions and approves appointment of others.

Provides input to, and approval of project budgets and schedules. Participates in division policy planning and development. Manage and ensure the timely completion of multi-discipline IT projects of low to moderate complexity and scope. Provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle using appropriate project management methodologies and tools. Oversee project teams in planning, tracking, and execution; facilitate transfer of operations and maintenance activities at project completion.

Develop and maintain project charters, project management plans (PMPs), schedules, and other technical documentation to a professional standard. Coordinate activities of technical personnel and collaborate with IT staff on delivery of specific products and projects. Identify, document, and manage project-level risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate cross-workstream or program-level impacts as needed. Partner with customers to define expectations, solve problems, and establish mutual responsibilities.

Coordinate with business owners, functional SMEs, and technical teams to support readiness and adoption. Translate project management concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences both within and outside of IT.

Highly organized with the ability to balance detailed task execution with broader program alignment. Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across teams. Proactive, collaborative, and effective at building strong partnerships across business, IT, and vendors. Able to onboard quickly and operate with limited direction in a fast-moving program environment.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. 10+ years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to IT project delivery. Requires a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in project management, and ten (10) years work experience (5+ years experience in at least one of the following functions: engineering, procurement and construction) leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above, or any combination of education and experience.

Certification: PMP, Scrum Master Certification (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent Agile credential.

Experience leading diverse development teams across different organizational contexts (varying team sizes, co-located vs. distributed, Agile vs. Waterfall). Experience working in a hybrid methodology environment (Agile and Waterfall combined). Experience in technical writing, editing, and preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations. Familiarity with project management in government, federal agency, or regulated industry environments. DOE Q security clearance or eligibility to obtain one is a plus but not required.