Project Manager 1

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the User Program Services (UPS) team in the Environmental and Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL). EMSL is a Department of Energy, Office of Science, User Facility sponsored by the Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program. At EMSL, our scientists focus on fundamental biological and environmental research that aligns with our DOE-BER sponsor’s priorities. Through our calls for proposals and community science campaigns, we collaborate on projects with researchers from academia, other government laboratories, and industry. The UPS team is responsible for providing world-class customer service that enables access to EMSL’s capabilities and research staff. The UPS team is responsible for the execution of the User Program Services strategy, including clear and transparent proposal calls and peer reviews; timely decisions and notifications to the researchers; administration and execution of EMSL Community Science Campaigns; and accurate and responsive data collection and reporting through a suite of software tools. The UPS team also oversees the efficient and seamless project management of the approved user projects; and serves as a critical support function in establishing and growing the EMSL User Program’s external network of scientific partners. This position will serve as a project manager within the UPS team with internal and external interfaces. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be flexible with change and comfortable being a champion for and part of continual process improvement.

Requirements

BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant project management experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 3+ years of relevant project management experience

Nice To Haves

Degree in relevant area of science (biology, chemistry, etc.) or related work experience either directly in or supporting relevant science
Proven track record of excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency using a scientific proposal management system to organize and/or lead a call, interact with users and staff, and manage individual projects
At least two years managing scientific projects in a DOE Office of Science User Facility
Experience managing scientific instrument maintenance budgets in a DOE Office of Science User Facility
Experience leading at least one DOE Office of Science User Facility scientific call for proposals
Proven track record of having initiative and a proactive approach to tracking multiple activities during the year
Ability to work collaboratively in teams and deconflict competing priorities
PMP certification or demonstrated equivalent (knowledge competency criteria)

Responsibilities

Coordination and execution of assigned User projects ensuring consistency with organizational strategy, policy, commitments, and goals such as:
Oversee efficient and seamless interactions between the PI and the science and technology expertise in EMSL
Manage resources needed for execution of User projects
Maintain an understanding of the activities and work scope executed by the team, and monitor changes to ensure work being conducted remains as authorized
Manage the activities and services that govern access to EMSL
Serve as a role model for quality, safety, and security performance
Plan and oversee integrated research platform budgets for efficiency and continuity of operations
Potentially manage proposal call/campaign processes
Lead and assist with other activities of the UPS team