PROJECT MANAGER II

Banda Group International, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

STD/LTD

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Military leave

Gym membership

Job summary

Banda Group International (BGI) is seeking a Project Manager to lead ERP Modernization efforts for LANL, coordinating cross-functional teams across supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering. You will develop plans, monitor budgets, and manage risks in a matrixed environment.

The role is hybrid with onsite work about once per week in Los Alamos/Santa Fe, NM, and local candidates are preferred. A strong PM background and DOE-like environment experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related discipline, or specialized project management coursework combined with relevant experience.
• Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, including at least five (5) years in engineering, procurement, or construction.
• Thorough knowledge of project management principles, tools, and techniques, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Experience managing project deliverables, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a complex project environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring completion within established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead project teams and coordinate activities across supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and technical functions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, status reports, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with business owners, technical teams, program leadership, and vendors to resolve issues and maintain alignment.
• Support project controls, cost and schedule performance monitoring, and EVMS processes as applicable.
• Manage project resources and facilitate the transition of completed deliverables to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science or related

PM coursework

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Banda Group International (BGI) is a world-class, employee-owned provider of environmental safety, security, technical, and project management support services for a diverse clientele across government and private sectors worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI is built on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our values and want to grow with us.

Position Summary

Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing project activities supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Modernization effort, with a focus on supply chain and manufacturing workstreams. This position leads projects throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables are completed within established scope, schedule, and budget requirements. The Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, technical personnel, and vendors; develops and maintains project plans and schedules; monitors performance; manages risks and issues; and implements corrective actions to support successful project delivery. This role requires strong project management expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently within a complex, matrixed program environment. The position is hybrid, with onsite work approximately once per week in Los Alamos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Local candidates are preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage projects throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring completion within established scope, schedule, and budget.

Lead project teams and coordinate activities across supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and technical functions.

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, status reports, and other project documentation.

Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Coordinate with business owners, technical teams, program leadership, and vendors to resolve issues and maintain alignment.

Support project controls, cost and schedule performance monitoring, and EVMS processes as applicable.

Manage project resources and facilitate the transition of completed deliverables to operations and maintenance teams.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or related discipline, or specialized project management coursework combined with relevant experience.

Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, including at least five (5) years in engineering, procurement, or construction.

Thorough knowledge of project management principles, tools, and techniques, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring.

Experience managing project deliverables, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions.

Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a complex project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent project management certification.

Experience with ERP systems, supply chain, or manufacturing projects.

Knowledge of EVMS and project controls, including cost estimating, cost analysis, and schedule management.

Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

Experience in DOE, federal government, national laboratory, or other regulated environments.

Active DOE Q security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

What We Offer

BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Pay depending on experience


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -- giving employees a direct stake in the company's long-term success


• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all full-time employees; dependents can be added with payroll contributions


• Medical coverage -- PPO or HDHP plan options; dependents can be added with payroll contributions


• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees


• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance


• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year


• Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match


• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees


• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness


• Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program


• Excellent working environment with team building and bonding events

Banda Group International is committed to hiring veterans and those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills, forge a new path with the BGI family, and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.

BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.