IT Project Manager - Advanced

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Vision insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a(Project Manager) to join the Shipboard Electrical Systems team supporting the Network and Testing Infrastructure subdivision. You will plan and execute IT/infrastructure projects for I&C systems on submarines and aircraft carriers, coordinating with the NTI leadership team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master’s with 2+ years, and excel in project planning, portfolio management, and Power BI dashboards;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 4+ years relevant experience or Master's degree plus 2+ years relevant experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain overall approach to manage the subdivision's work portfolio.
• Prioritize based on mission need, resources, risk, and dependencies.
• Monitor execution via metrics and active stakeholder engagement.
• Support staff in defining project plans and budgeting activities.
• Promote lessons learned and continuous improvement across the subdivision.

Skills

IT project management

Portfolio management

PM tools

PMCP/PMP

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Lead without authority

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera

Atlassian Jira

MS Project

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career?

Job Description

Are you interested in supporting product lines that directly support the US Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Program? Shipboard Electrical Systems (SES) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team!

This role will facilitate planning and execution of infrastructure projects and Information Technology (IT) systems that support the development and operation of Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems on submarines and aircraft carriers. In this role you will be part of a department wide team of project managers, focused on supporting the Network and Testing Infrastructure (NTI) subdivision.

Key responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining an overall approach that facilitates active management of the subdivision's work portfolio, including 1) prioritization based on mission need / impact, resource availability, risk, and dependencies, 2) execution monitoring via metrics, and 3) strong stakeholder engagement and communication.

Additional duties will include supporting staff in defining individual project plans, supporting financial planning and budgeting activities, coordinating input to various Department level requests, and promoting lessons learned and continuous improvement across the subdivision. The ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities will be crucial to success. The selected candidate will be an integral part of the NTI leadership team.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing medium to large scale complexity IT projects.
• Experience with portfolio management frameworks, methodologies, or tools (e.g., integrated master schedules, portfolio dashboards, etc.).
• Experience with developing or using various project planning tools (e.g. Primavera/Atlassian Jira/ MS Project etc.).
• NNL PMCP certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or willingness / ability to obtain these certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead without formal authority, build trust, and drive alignment across organizations.
• Experience building dashboards using Power BI and connecting to various data sources, or willingness / ability to learn these skills.

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay Range

$78,700.00 - $120,500.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.