Hadron Storage Ring (HSR) System Manager, Electron-Ion Collider

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Ridge, NY

1d•$184,400 - $306,100•Onsite

About The Position

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is the building site for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a one-of-a-kind nuclear physics research facility. The EIC will be a discovery machine for unlocking the secrets of the “glue” that binds the building blocks of visible matter in the universe. The machine design is based on the existing and highly optimized RHIC Ion-Ion collider. It will consist of two intersecting accelerators, one producing an intense beam of electrons, the other a beam of protons or heavier atomic nuclei which are steered into collisions. Beyond sparking scientific discoveries in a new frontier of fundamental physics, the Electron-Ion Collider will trigger technological breakthroughs that have broad-ranging impact on human health and national challenges. The Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) seeks a Hadron Storage Ring (HSR) System Manager. In this role, you will report to the Accelerator Storage Rings Project Manager and be responsible for the delivery of approximately $200M of scope within the EIC project schedule and cost plan. The HSR System Manager manages and directs matrixed technical resources to accomplish the deliverables associated with the Hadron Storage Ring (HSR) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) within the Accelerator Storage Rings Subproject. The Hadron Storage Ring is a major accelerator system within the EIC complex and includes the integration of multiple technical subsystems such as magnets, vacuum systems, beam instrumentation, power supplies, RF systems, cryogenics, controls, and supporting mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The HSR System Manager will be responsible for managing these multidisciplinary technical efforts and ensuring the successful design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of the HSR system. This position requires knowledge across a broad range of engineering disciplines and the ability to lead project execution within a matrixed organization. The HSR System Manager will maintain the technical baseline for the assigned WBS scope and ensure delivery in accordance with established cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements. The role requires familiarity with project management practices within a federal project environment, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), project tracking, scheduling, and reporting systems, to manage cost and schedule performance. The position requires exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively with scientists, engineers, technicians, and project management staff across the EIC collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years’ relevant experience in the management or execution of complex technical systems within large scientific, engineering, or federal project environments, including at least 6 years’ staff management/leadership experience,
Ability to manage work within a matrixed organization involving multidisciplinary technical teams.
Experience coordinating engineering design, procurement, fabrication, installation, or commissioning of complex technical systems.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse scientific and engineering teams.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with standard project and office software tools such as MS Office and MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

Project management training, certification (PMP), or equivalent experience managing complex technical programs.
Experience with particle accelerators, storage rings, or other large-scale scientific infrastructure projects.
Experience managing or coordinating large accelerator subsystem integration efforts.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal project management practices, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), project scheduling, project tracking, and performance reporting.
Experience supporting DOE project reviews and federal project reporting processes.

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership and accountability for the delivery of the Hadron Storage Ring (HSR) WBS scope within the EIC project cost and schedule baseline.
Manage and direct matrixed technical resources responsible for engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities associated with the HSR system
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical groups to ensure effective integration of HSR subsystems including magnets, vacuum systems, beam instrumentation, power supplies, RF systems, cryogenics, controls, and supporting infrastructure.
Develop and maintain the HSR system technical baseline, including scope definition, system architecture, cost estimates, and schedule planning in coordination with the Accelerator Storage Rings Subproject management team.
Ensure technical performance requirements and interface definitions are maintained across the HSR system and with adjacent accelerator systems.
Utilize federal project management tools and practices including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), project scheduling, project tracking, and reporting systems to manage cost and schedule performance.
Identify, assess, and manage technical, cost, and schedule risks associated with the HSR scope and develop mitigation strategies.
Deliver comprehensive status reports and presentations regarding HSR WBS progress, risks, and performance at project meetings, reporting reviews, and DOE project reviews.
Communicate complex technical concepts and project performance data clearly to audiences with diverse scientific, technical, and managerial backgrounds.
Act as both a team leader and collaborative participant within multidisciplinary teams composed of scientific, engineering, administrative, and support staff.
Support preparation and execution of technical reviews, design reviews, and DOE project reporting activities related to the HSR system.
Ensure work is conducted in accordance with Brookhaven National Laboratory safety, quality, and project management requirements.