Project Management Office Director, Energy Science and Technology

Overview

PNNL's Energy and Environment Directorate (EED) views energy and the environment as inextricably linked, and believes energy solutions can't be achieved without associated environmental solutions. Working from this perspective, our organization applies an impressive portfolio of scientific and technical capabilities to invent a better future for America and the world.

EED's efforts are:

• Revolutionizing how nations with extensive coal reserves can meet growing energy demand while simultaneously reducing emissions
• Transforming the existing electricity generation and transmission infrastructure to optimize the assets we have today
• Designing the grid of the future to accommodate intermittent types of power generation, such as wind and solar
• Using electricity and alternative fuels to cost-effectively meet the needs of a cleaner transportation sector while addressing our dependence on imported oil
• Tapping technologies to achieve smart and efficient energy performance in buildings
• Applying our expertise in waste forms, waste processing and subsurface science to help DOE reduce the cost and risk of cleanup
• Enabling a safe and secure acceleration of nuclear power as a critical part of the U.S. and global energy portfolio.

This position executes and continually enhances a codified, replicable process for delivering project management excellence and managing project risks. The Project Management Office Director (PMOD) supports the achievement of the Laboratory Mission Outcomes assigned to the Directorate by ensuring expert delivery stewardship for a portfolio of projects directly contributing to sponsor mission outcomes. The PMOD oversees all aspects of expert delivery, including management of project risk and interfacing with project managers, Group Leaders, Division Directors, Market Sector Managers and key sponsors to deliver national impact. The Energy Science and Technology PMO focuses on improving our nation's energy affordability through increased energy efficiency of buildings and enhanced performance, reliability, and security of the U.S. electric grid.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with organizational strategy, commitments, and goals. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party resources in order to deliver projects according to plan. Also responsible to define the projects objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. Key attributes leading to the determination of upward progression in this career family include: project complexity, risk, team size, business volume, contract type, and political/client/business sensitivities.

Responsibilities:

• Consistent with Market Sector plans, contribute to the development of compliant and competitive proposals based on value propositions for key customers.
• Assure project risks are properly identified at the proposal stage, addressed in planning, formally accepted, and can be fully mitigated during project execution.
• Ensure cost estimates for proposals and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) submittals are appropriate and capture all aspects of project costs.
• Fully engage in the AOP and Project Management Plan (PMP) preparation and submittal processes to ensure work is adequately planned, milestones are defined, and risks are mitigated.
• Continuously monitor progress against PMPs.
• Assure execution of the planning and delivery of results.
• Assure that projects are executed in a safe, secure, environmentally conscious, and operationally compliant manner.
• Assure that appropriate quality steps are taken to guarantee that products are technically sound and can be relied upon by the sponsor.
• Oversee the creation of intellectual property (IP); maintain close involvement in the discovery, development, and deployment of IP.
• Review and approve significant changes to project scope commensurate with adjustments in budget and schedule.
• Ensure attention and resources are focused on delivering maximum value to Directorate and Lab strategy.
• Guide and mentor project managers (PM) in the implementation of an integrated, graded approach for all project execution steps, including the proposal development and product delivery process.
• Work with cognizant market sector, contracts, finance, line management, and the PM to assure establishment of adequate budgets, realistic schedules and align appropriate resources for performing the work so that high-quality products are delivered to sponsors on time and within budget.
• Assure PMs fully understand and meet or exceed client expectations for content, quality and delivery.
• Tailor management system processes and staffing models to support reliable delivery of high-quality results.
• Perform resource loading assessments to inform line management hiring needs.
• Assist in identification of capability gaps and investments required to execute Market Sector plans.
• As requested by Market Sector Managers, provide ongoing communications with the sponsors on project progress to obtain feedback.

Accountabilities:

To ALD/COO for:

• Assuring that all significant risks have been identified, fit within operational boundaries, and can be appropriately mitigated before authorizing funded projects to proceed.
• Providing management oversight, using qualified managers, to confirm project execution and risk mitigation are effective.
• Assuring projects are properly staffed, planned, and executed to produce high quality on time and within budget.

To Project Managers for:

• Communicating sponsor and PMOD expectations for project management and project execution.

To Sector Managers for:

• Assuring projects are properly executed to produce high quality deliverables.

To Division Directors/GLs for:

• Providing research staff with high-quality research opportunities and for providing performance feedback to enhance professional development.
• Input to capability development strategies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 15+ years of relevant project management experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 13 years of relevant project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten or more years of experience relevant to project management and depth of knowledge in science and/or methods needed to successfully deliver projects.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and management skills and ability to perform each essential duty.
• Strong, proven interpersonal communications, problem solving and human relations skills to communicate well with staff, management, and external sponsors/groups.
• Understanding of the technical capabilities of the project management office and its role in the Battelle Customer Service Model.
• Previous project management experience.
• Graduate of PNNL leadership programs, PMP certification or demonstrated equivalent (knowledge competency criteria). Strong, proven interpersonal communications, problem solving, and human relations skills are also needed to communicate well with staff, management, and external clients/groups.
• A background in building or electric grid technologies and projects.
• A sound knowledge of PNNL policies and procedures, in addition to research facilities and their operational requirements.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

• Must be familiar with laboratory work, facility operations, and field work and must be knowledgeable enough to work with staff to mitigate potential hazards encountered in these environments.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.

Testing Designated Position

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO)risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

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* Research Associates excluded.

**Once eligibility requirements are met.

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Notice to Applicants

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As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $222,300.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary

USD $366,800.00/Yr.