Project Leader for SCL Strategic Alliance & Continuous Improvement (Project Leader 2)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced project leader within the Supply Chain and Logistics division to streamline maintenance procurement and procurement engineering activities. You will drive process improvements, standardize procedures, and develop metrics and dashboards with stakeholders across maintenance and procurement teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with management, technical staff, and customers to guide projects from planning through implementation, with a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage projects from initiation to completion.
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• Demonstrated written and oral communication with stakeholders and leadership.
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• Experience improving processes and driving change in regulated environments.
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• Ability to work across teams and build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track, and execute maintenance procurement projects from initiation to completion.
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• Communicate progress and escalate issues to management.
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• Develop material readiness scorecards and procurement metrics.
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• Create dashboards showing workload, status, and readiness.
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• Lead system and reporting improvement projects with IT and owners.
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• Coordinate supplier performance improvements across teams.
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• Standardize processes and define roles and responsibilities.
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• Measure adoption and cycle-time improvements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What You Will Do

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world!

The Supply Chain and Logistics division (SCL-DO) is looking for an experienced project leader to join the Strategic Alliance & Continuous Improvement team. In this role, you will apply project management knowledge and experience to support assigned projects, directly supporting maintenance procurement and supply chain procurement engineering activities to include process improvement, standardization and procedure development, material readiness, reporting, and business-system enhancements.

You will collaborate with maintenance customers, procurement teams, management, and technical stakeholders to streamline procurement workflows, improve visibility into material requirements and procurement status, and guide projects from planning through implementation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, track, and execute maintenance procurement improvement projects from initiation through completion, defining scope, deliverables, schedules, resource needs, risks, and success measures.
• Communicate progress and elevate issues to management.
• Manage the development of material readiness scorecards and procurement metrics to support maintenance planning and project execution.
• Partner with management to develop and implement tracking tools and dashboards that provide visibility into workload, procurement status, and material readiness.
• Lead business-system and reporting improvement projects with system owners and technical teams, including IT solution transitions, workflow enhancements, data integration, user requirements, and implementation.
• Coordinate supplier performance improvement efforts with procurement, quality, and maintenance stakeholders.
• Develop and implement standardized processes, customer training, and clear roles and responsibilities.
• Measure adoption and improvements in cycle time, workload, and material readiness.

Salary Range

While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Applicants must submit a comprehensive resume reflective of relevant experience that addresses the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications of the position below for full consideration.

• Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Project Management:
  • Demonstrated knowledge with successful completion of projects.
  • The ability to seamlessly scale projects according to emergent needs and growth in scope.
  • Experience in overseeing mid-sized project teams in the planning, tracking, and execution of project plans from initiation to completion (i.e., Integrating moderately complex project work with competing priorities and commitments, including safety, security, environmental compliance, quality, contractor assurance, and business imperatives).
  • Experience in project management frameworks, including developing project plans, work breakdown structures, work packages, risk identification, and mitigation strategies (i.e., Managing scope, schedule, budget, and baselines, and documenting baseline reports and change control actions).
  • Experience developing and nurturing effective internal and external customer/stakeholder relationships.
• Communication:
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver clear and concise written and oral communication, including communicating project statuses, issues, and recommendations to customers, stakeholders, and leadership.
  • The ability to work independently and within a team setting to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Problem Solving:
  • Demonstrated experience managing all aspects of project management, process improvement, and change management activities in a highly regulated environment.
  • The proven ability to analyze and resolve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Collaboration:
  • Demonstrated experience interacting effectively with personnel at all organizational levels, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
  • Experience developing and maintaining effective customer relationships and coordinating work across teams.

Qualifications We Desire

• Expert level Business and Project Management Acumen.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.
• An active DOE Q-level clearance.

Work Location

The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. This is not a Telework or Remote position. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Work Schedule

This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Position Commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High-Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.