Technical Project Manager, Software Engineer and AI

Overview

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 Science & Technologydirectoratesinclude National Security,Earthand Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.

The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex,real-world threats to our nation and the world.

The AI and Data Analytics Division, part of NSD, combines profound domain expertise and creative integration of advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges. Working in multidisciplinary teams, we connect foundational research to engineering to operations, providing the tools to innovate quickly and field results faster. Our strengths are integrated across the data analytics lifecycle, from data acquisition and management to analysis and decision support.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to support the successful delivery of software implementation projects. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in software engineering, computer science, mathematics or data science. Highly desired skills include knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, expertise in agile project management, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and project milestones effectively. This position requires strong communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to project management.

• Manage day-to-day execution of software engineering, data science, and AI/ML projects from initiation through deployment and transition to operations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, staffing plans, and status reporting.
• Apply agile project management practices to support software delivery, data science experimentation, and iterative development.
• Coordinate with Technical Leads, Software Architects, Principal Investigators, data scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts to support project execution and issue resolution.
• Support management of data science and AI/ML work streams, including planning for data readiness, experimentation, model development, validation, deployment, and operational integration.
• Track project progress, risks, dependencies, decisions, and action items using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Identify, communicate, and help mitigate project risks related to scope, technical execution, data availability, model performance, and deployment readiness.
• Communicate project status, issues, and recommendations to sponsors, leadership, and project teams.
• Support management of complex project scope by balancing sponsor priorities, technical constraints, and delivery timelines.
• Provide routine performance feedback for project team members and partner with line management to support staff development.
• Create development opportunities for project team members through stretch assignments, sponsor exposure, technical challenges, and participation in new initiatives.
• Support the Project Management Office, Sector, and line management with project planning, proposal development, recruiting, and process improvement activities.
• Serve as a project interface with sponsors and stakeholders, building understanding of mission objectives and operational requirements.
• Mentor at least one early-career project manager or project team member and contribute to the growth of project management capability within the organization.
• Support professional development across the team, including planning for conferences, publications, and other development opportunities as appropriate within project resources.

This position is based in Richland, WA and requires an onsite presence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 9+ years of relevant project…