Technical Project Manager – Government Programs & Strategic Initiatives

LayerZero Power Systems; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead government, national laboratory, certification and industry standards initiatives.

You will own schedules, documentation, and risk management, coordinating with DOE, ORNL and other stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant program delivery. The role requires 5+ years in technical project management, strong written communication, and the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years in technical project management, program coordination, government contracting support or comparable multi-stakeholder execution roles.
• Experience managing schedules, deliverables, budgets, documentation and follow-up across concurrent projects.
• Strong written communication, organization, attention to detail and ability to work independently with technical and nontechnical teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/Teams and project scheduling or tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned project work packages. Maintain integrated schedules, milestone trackers, action registers, risk logs and decision records; escape issues promptly.
• Support DOE funding opportunities and active programs. Coordinate proposal inputs, registration prerequisites, budgets, deliverables, reporting and compliance evidence with assigned functional owners.
• Administer ORNL project coordination for statements of work, research agreements and licensing actions. Track contract milestones, costs, deliverable acceptance, approvals and open items.
• Coordinate ORNL laboratory and test-program setup, including equipment procurement, facilities/interfaces, installation readiness, safety reviews, testing schedules and documentation with technical leads.
• Coordinate internal engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, consultants and external organizations; organize meetings, issue minutes and follow through on commitments.
• Maintain project records, controlled submissions, contract correspondence and document repositories for traceability and audit readiness.
• Track consultant and program budgets, purchase requests, invoices and forecasted commitments with program and finance leadership.
• Prepare concise project dashboards, executive updates and milestone-readiness reviews; flag dependencies and decisions requiring leadership attention.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

About us

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is a leader in power management products for mission and process critical applications. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the computer service provider (on-line commerce, streaming, hosting, etc.), semiconductor manufacturing and financial sectors. LayerZero provides innovative products to ensure user safety and ultimate reliability of computers, servers, communication gear, and other critical equipment. LayerZero manufactures best-in-class products representing high-end solutions. LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers.

Description

About us

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is a leader in power management products for mission and process critical applications. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the computer service provider (on-line commerce, streaming, hosting, etc.), semiconductor manufacturing and financial sectors. LayerZero provides innovative products to ensure user safety and ultimate reliability of computers, servers, communication gear, and other critical equipment. LayerZero manufactures best-in-class products representing high-end solutions. LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers.

Position Summary

Support execution of LayerZero government, national laboratory, certification/compliance and industry standards initiatives. Scope includes U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) programs, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) agreements and laboratory setup, and standards participation. Own project schedules, documentation, action tracking, stakeholder coordination and status reporting; escape technical, commercial and compliance risks to designated owners.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned project work packages. Maintain integrated schedules, milestone trackers, action registers, risk logs and decision records; escape issues promptly.
• Support DOE funding opportunities and active programs. Coordinate proposal inputs, registration prerequisites, budgets, deliverables, reporting and compliance evidence with assigned functional owners.
• Administer ORNL project coordination for statements of work, research agreements and licensing actions. Track contract milestones, costs, deliverable acceptance, approvals and open items.
• Coordinate ORNL laboratory and test-program setup, including equipment procurement, facilities/interfaces, installation readiness, safety reviews, testing schedules and documentation with technical leads.
• Coordinate internal engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, consultants and external organizations; organize meetings, issue minutes and follow through on commitments.
• Maintain project records, controlled submissions, contract correspondence and document repositories for traceability and audit readiness.
• Track consultant and program budgets, purchase requests, invoices and forecasted commitments with program and finance leadership.
• Prepare concise project dashboards, executive updates and milestone-readiness reviews; flag dependencies and decisions requiring leadership attention.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years in technical project management, program coordination, government contracting support or comparable multi-stakeholder execution roles.
• Experience managing schedules, deliverables, budgets, documentation and follow-up across concurrent projects.
• Strong written communication, organization, attention to detail and ability to work independently with technical and nontechnical teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/Teams and project scheduling or tracking tools.

Preferred

• Experience with DOE, federal awards, national laboratories, FFRDCs or other government research institutions.
• Familiarity with SOW administration, CRADAs, Strategic Partnership Projects (SPPs), technology licensing or federal proposal processes.
• Background in power systems, electrical equipment, power electronics or industrial technology; PMP or CAPM certification.

External Engagement

Support coordinated engagement with DOE, ORNL, other national laboratories, NEMA, IEEE, UL, NFPA/NEC, and relevant working groups. Maintain participation calendars, meeting records, standards actions and submissions approved by subject-matter experts.

Role Boundaries

Individual contributor reporting to the Principal Program Manager. Program leadership retains strategy, commercial negotiations and funding decisions. Engineering retains technical design and acceptance authority; Legal, Quality, Compliance, Operations and Finance retain functional approvals.

Travel as required to LayerZero facilities, ORNL/Oak Ridge, TN, and other government, laboratory or partner sites. Frequency based on program needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with performance incentives
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission-critical projects.
• Innovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward-thinking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
• Grow with us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career

At LayerZero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.