Project Manager 2

Omega Consultants•Los Alamos, NM

9h•$170,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager 2 to support ongoing operations in Los Alamos, NM. This contract is for a 6-month initial contract with extension potential. This contract is a Hybrid flexible location; candidates should be able to work within a reasonable commute or travel cadence as required by program needs. Some onsite presence may be required periodically based on program milestones and team activities. We are seeking an Project Manager to support the delivery of technology projects within a complex, matrixed program environment. This role operates under the guidance of the Program Manager and serves as the primary coordination point between functional teams, program leadership, and vendors to ensure project outcomes are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget. This is a hands-on delivery role suited for a motivated project management professional who brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams. We are looking for a solid project manager who can ramp up quickly and deliver results.

Requirements

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
4+ years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to IT project delivery.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects of low-to-moderate complexity through the full project lifecycle — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain project plans, track milestones, manage scope, and keep teams aligned with program controls and governance expectations.
Clear, professional communication skills — able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and engage effectively with functional leads, business owners, and program leadership.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability.
Working knowledge of IT environments and software development methodologies, tools, and processes.
Ability to produce professional project charters, project plans, and other technical and project documents.
Ability to partner with customers to solve problems while defining expectations and mutual responsibilities.
Ability to translate project management terminology for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Proficiency with standard project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred.
Previous DOE/NNSA work experience.
Experience leading diverse development teams across different organizational contexts (varying team sizes, co-located vs. distributed, Agile vs. Waterfall).
Experience working in a hybrid methodology environment (Agile and Waterfall combined).
Experience in technical writing, editing, and preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations.
Familiarity with project management in government, federal agency, or regulated industry environments.

Responsibilities

Manage and ensure the timely completion of multi-discipline IT projects of low to moderate complexity and scope.
Provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle using appropriate project management methodologies and tools.
Oversee project teams in planning, tracking, and execution; facilitate transfer of operations and maintenance activities at project completion.
Develop and maintain project charters, project management plans (PMPs), schedules, and other technical documentation to a professional standard.
Coordinate activities of technical personnel and collaborate with IT staff on delivery of specific products and projects.
Identify, document, and manage project-level risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate cross-workstream or program-level impacts as needed.
Partner with customers to define expectations, solve problems, and establish mutual responsibilities.
Coordinate with business owners, functional SMEs, and technical teams to support readiness and adoption.
Translate project management concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences both within and outside of IT.