Technology Transfer Project Manager

At PNNL,our core capabilities are dividedamongmajor departments that werefer to as Directorates within the Lab,focused on a specific area of scientific research orother function, with its own leadership teamand dedicated budget.

Our directorates related to Mission Enablement include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications, External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.

Within the Office of Collaboration and Commercialization, the Technology Transfer Project Manager supports projects that advance industry partnerships, intellectual property protection and licensing, and technology maturation. This role translates technology transfer objectives into actionable project plans and supports execution to deliver outcomes aligned with laboratory priorities and Department of Energy requirements.

The selected candidate will work closely with researchers, commercialization managers, contracts staff, and external partners to define project objectives, coordinate resources, and manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success measures in collaboration with project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements to support timely and effective execution.
• Coordinate projects supporting industry partnerships, intellectual property protection and licensing, and technology maturation.
• Align the efforts of researchers, commercialization managers, contracts staff, external partners, and third-party resources to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor project performance, track commitments and deliverables, and address issues that affect scope, schedule, cost, or quality.
• Identify, assess, document, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, clarify responsibilities, and provide updates on project status, decisions, and next steps.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedules, and resources while maintaining alignment with organizational priorities and applicable requirements.
• Oversee the quality and completeness of project deliverables and coordinate project closeout, including documentation of outcomes and lessons learned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant project management experience
  -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 3+ years of relevant project management experience
• Experience contributing to the planning, coordination, execution, or tracking of projects in support of defined objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing project and business systems, including Electronic Prep and Risk (EPR), Project Management Reporting (PMR), Work Authorization Lifecycle System (WALS), or similar project management and business operations tools.
• Familiarity with project management processes, policies, and frameworks, including project planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and performance management practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting project activities through coordination of schedules, resources, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Experience preparing and maintaining project documentation, project plans, status reports, risk assessments, and other project management artifacts.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to track progress, resolve issues, and ensure successful project execution.
• Experience working in a national laboratory or U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) environment.

Not Applicable

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar…