Laboratory Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree and 6 years; or a Ph.D. and 4 years of similar relevant experience.
• Level 5: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution and 14 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree and 8 years; or a Ph.D. and 6 years of similar relevant experience.
• Experience functioning as a lead or project manager commensurate with the position level.
• Engineering/science executive management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Depending on work assignment and location, ability to obtain security clearance, which may require U.S. citizenship for Q and SCI clearance levels.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-project programs with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage program budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate with demonstrated program-level experience.
• Program Management Professional (PgMP®) certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain it within a specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate program vision, objectives, and success criteria aligned with INL’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Establish program governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and escalation protocols.
• Work with performance management, continuous improvement, and PEMP.
• Manage interdependencies among projects within and outside the program; coordinate resources, milestone sequencing, and integration points, and make trade-off decisions.
• Serve as the primary interface between INL and executive-level external stakeholders, including DOE program offices, DOD sponsors, and industry partners; lead business reviews, planning sessions, and contract negotiations.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and align program deliverables with sponsor requirements and available funding.
• Develop and manage multi-year program budgets across funding sources, work breakdown structures, and cost pools; direct financial planning cycles, approve baseline changes, and ensure compliance with federal cost accounting standards.
• Oversee program-level reporting.
• Identify, assess, and manage strategic and institutional risks and opportunities; develop mitigation strategies and escalate critical issues with recommended actions.
• Define and track measurable program benefits and lead organizational change management efforts needed to achieve program objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers and functional leads; foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, build cross-functional teams, and mentor emerging program and project management talent.
• Ensure program execution complies with applicable federal regulations, INL procedures, and quality standards; coordinate program-level audits, assessments, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match for regular positions; self-contribute access for postdoctoral positions
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program, including tuition assistance for eligible positions
• Comprehensive relocation package