Senior Project Manager, Facilities & Operations

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a senior-level transformation leader to advance operational excellence and organizational effectiveness across the Operations & Facilities (O&F) Directorate in support of Laboratory mission objectives. This position plays a critical role in strengthening organizational effectiveness, operational performance, and mission support capabilities across a complex, highly regulated national laboratory environment. Reporting to the O&F Director, the Senior Project/Program Manager leads multi-year, cross-functional initiatives that integrate continuous improvement, structured change management, and performance optimization aligned with SRNL priorities, contract performance requirements, and SRNL’s culture improvement initiatives. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, this role ensures that O&F initiatives progress from strategic vision through disciplined implementation delivering measurable, sustainable outcomes that enable mission success and long-term laboratory readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
15+ years of progressive experience in program/project management, operations, or organizational transformation within complex, regulated environments.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level transformation or continuous improvement initiatives under expedited timelines.
Strong knowledge of DOE, NNSA, or federal contracting environments is highly desirable.
Experience with performance management frameworks (e.g., PEMP, KPIs, contractor assurance systems).
For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or equivalent), change management, or other industry standard process improvement certifications.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience within a DOE National Laboratory or other highly regulated industries.
Familiarity with facilities management, infrastructure programs, or mission support services.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-level transformation initiatives across O&F functions, including infrastructure, maintenance, and mission support services.
Translate directorate and laboratory strategy into integrated, executable roadmaps aligned with mission priorities and contract deliverables.
Drive alignment across directorates, programs, and stakeholders to enable consistent execution and enterprise integration.
Develop and implement structured change management strategies to support adoption of new operating models, systems, and governance frameworks.
Conduct organizational assessments to identify capability gaps, workforce planning needs, and operational risks.
Partner with leadership to evolve organizational design, clarify roles and responsibilities, and improve decision-making frameworks.
Serve as the O&F lead for performance management systems, including KPIs, dashboards, and DOE Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan (PEMP), and other external stakeholder reporting (i.e. corporate board committee reporting).
Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, compliance, quality, and mission delivery.
Facilitate value stream mapping, current/future state design, and continuous improvement workshops (i.e. Lean/Six Sigma methodologies).
Institutionalize improvements through standard work, governance, and performance tracking mechanisms.
Establish and manage integrated program plans, including scope, schedule, milestones, and risk management.
Implement governance frameworks aligned with DOE requirements, contractor assurance systems, and SRNL culture improvements and expectations.
Provide executive-level reporting, data-driven insights, and decision support to the O&F leadership team.