Project Management Group Leader - Active Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Project Management Group Leader to lead a group of project management engineers. This role involves supporting high-impact technical projects that address national security challenges, focusing on milestone-driven, high-risk, high-reward projects in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. The group collaborates with Principal Investigators and technical experts to deliver results on aggressive timelines within complex scientific and engineering landscapes. The position contributes to a growing portfolio of national security R&D initiatives in areas such as bioengineering, advanced materials and manufacturing, devices and microsystems, and inertial fusion energy. This role emphasizes initiative, autonomy, and leadership in both planning and execution, driving large-scale strategic projects aligned with the Lab’s research and development mission for national security. The position is within the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing (AMMP) section of the Materials Engineering Division (MED) in the Engineering Directorate and offers a hybrid schedule with flexibility for remote work.

Requirements

Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, project management, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience working in a laboratory, R&D, or machine shop environment.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, document analyses, and prepare, present, and explain technical information.
Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with initiative, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and experience implementing project management tools and practices.
Experience interacting with division-, directorate-, and program-level management.
Master’s degree in engineering, science, project management, or a related field (TSL.4 level).
Expert knowledge of government reporting requirements and resolving complex compliance issues (TSL.4 level).
Expert-level knowledge of staff development and extensive related experience in hiring activities (TSL.4 level).
Significant experience providing supervision, workforce planning, coaching, and mentoring to staff members, preparing performance appraisals, and participating in alignment and hiring activities (TSL.4 level).
Significant experience leading a team or group and directing technical support work in a multidisciplinary team environment, along with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage and utilize people and available resources (TSL.4 level).
Expert-level written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated success in resolving complex problems and applying negotiation skills necessary to manage personnel issues positively by communicating effectively, defusing conflicts, and overcoming setbacks (TSL.4 level).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of engineering policies and procedures.
Demonstrated management skills in support of major Laboratory programs.
Experience interacting with other DOE laboratories and major LLNL programs.

Responsibilities

Lead the project management engineering capability by matching projects with appropriate project management engineers and ensuring high-quality project support for Principal Investigators and project customers.
Hire, support, develop, and lead project management engineering staff.
Support the successful execution of milestone-driven technical projects across engineering and scientific domains.
Advise project teams and Principal Investigators on team organization, scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, and progress tracking.
Apply technical and operational knowledge to improve project and organizational safety, process efficiency, and compliance.
Plan and oversee procurement, fabrication, and system integration tasks as needed.
Support contract oversight and collaboration agreements.
Participate in implementing or improving project management frameworks, tools, and best practices.
Document procedures and develop compelling visual content for project updates and milestones.
Organize and facilitate team meetings, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, and action tracking.
Serve as an individual project management engineer for major projects.
Develop the skills and performance of staff through mentoring, goal planning, and performance evaluation processes.
Contribute to AMMP section leadership meetings and management processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work with section and division leaders to provide strategic technical and personnel leadership for the project management engineering area (TSL.4 level).
Drive significant financial, technical, and mission impact for LLNL (TSL.4 level).
Manage and author government reports and ensure compliance with appropriate requirements (TSL.4 level).