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

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Upton, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is a groundbreaking nuclear physics research facility designed to unlock the secrets of matter. The EIC utilizes two intersecting accelerators, one for electrons and one for protons or heavier atomic nuclei, to create collisions. This project is expected to lead to significant scientific discoveries and technological advancements. The Hadron Storage Ring (HSR) System Manager will play a crucial role in the EIC project, reporting to the Accelerator Storage Rings Project Manager. This position is responsible for managing approximately $200M in scope within the EIC project's schedule and budget. The manager will lead matrixed technical resources to achieve the deliverables for the Hadron Storage Ring (HSR) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) within the Accelerator Storage Rings Subproject. The HSR is a key accelerator system comprising multiple technical subsystems, including magnets, vacuum, beam instrumentation, power supplies, RF, cryogenics, controls, and supporting infrastructure. The role demands managing these multidisciplinary efforts to ensure the successful design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of the HSR system. This requires broad engineering knowledge and leadership within a matrixed organization. The manager will maintain the technical baseline for the assigned WBS scope, ensuring delivery aligns with cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements. Familiarity with federal project management practices, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), project tracking, scheduling, and reporting, is essential for managing cost and schedule performance. Exceptional interpersonal skills are needed to collaborate 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.
Ability to use vertical ladders to heights over 4 ft.

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.