Senior Project Manager - Chemical Processing

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory•Richland, WA

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About The Position

The Advanced Energy Systems group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the production of nationally significant specialty materials for energy and national security. The group develops technology solutions for industrial clients, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of War. The role serves as deputy manager of a multi-million-dollar program involving complex production of stable isotope materials for commercial entities. It also supports system design, assembly, and startup efforts to expand production through new or improved technologies; program growth and sponsor relationships; team development; and project quality management. The position involves working around hazardous chemical processing equipment in a laboratory setting and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the stated federal background investigation and drug-testing requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of relevant project management experience, or a master's degree or higher and at least 7 years of relevant project management experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Meet federal background investigation eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
For the clearance process, demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the Questionnaire for National Security Positions.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and time-management skills.
Ability to balance activities across several concurrently operating projects.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
Proven experience managing large, complex programs or projects involving dozens of staff and multiple stakeholders.
Experience with hazardous chemical processing, preferably in an industrial setting.
Manufacturing experience in production planning, including shift development, maintenance scheduling, and feedstock and product coordination.
Experience working with diverse government and/or industry teams in multiple project manager roles.
Ability to contribute to competitive research proposals for government and private clients.
Experience manufacturing chemicals and precursors used in the semiconductor industry.
Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Serve as deputy manager of a multi-million-dollar program involving complex production of stable isotope materials for commercial entities.
Co-manage periodic system design, assembly, and startup efforts to expand production using new or improved technologies.
Assess potential risks, challenges, and project obstacles; lead root-cause investigations and implement timely mitigation and corrective actions.
Support growth of existing programs, including developing relationships with sponsors and collaborators in federal agencies, industry, and other national laboratories.
Support the professional growth and development of project team members, recognize contributions, and celebrate team accomplishments.
Assist with updating project Quality Management Plans and review project practices for compliance.
Contribute to competitive research proposals for government and private clients.