Strategic Early-Stage Projects Manager

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite gym facilities

Onsite cafeterias

Medical plan and 401(k) savings

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an Early-Stage Planning Program Manager (Advisor) to lead strategic integration and initiation of line-item and minor construction projects from concept through execution. You will act as the primary liaison for new facility planning, align site objectives with program priorities, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

The role emphasizes coordinating multidisciplinary teams, developing mission need and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing and maturing complex initiatives in regulated industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop Mission Need and Program Requirements documentation for new construction projects.
• Support development and approval of critical decision packages and milestones.
• Evaluate future construction projects to identify options and propose solutions.
• Support communication interfaces between technical project leads and customers.
• Coordinate program planning communications to Federal Program Office, site management, stakeholders, and customers, including weekly reviews and monthly updates.
• Produce and review documents such as presentations, project plans, schedules, and monthly reports.
• Assist with cost estimates, schedules, milestones, and deliverables for project leads.
• Lead teams and committees and participate in working groups and planning meetings.
• Prepare siting studies for future construction and evaluate feasibility of proposed plans.
• Support development of the Y-12 Master site Plan focusing on long-range construction.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Written and verbal communication

Regulated industrial environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an Early-Stage Planning Program Manager (Advisor) to lead strategic integration and initiation of line-item and minor construction projects from concept through execution. You will act as the primary liaison for new facility planning, align site objectives with program priorities, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

The role emphasizes coordinating multidisciplinary teams, developing mission need and program