Requisition Id 13402
Overview
Join the team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as a US ITER Project Manager and be part of an ambitious and world-class effort to construct the international ITER fusion facility in France. As one of seven ITER members, the United States is collaborating with other countries to develop a self-sustaining burning plasma that will demonstrate the feasibility of fusion energy. US ITER is responsible for delivering twelve vital hardware systems for the facility, and with the project approximately halfway completed, we are determined to successfully implement the final deliveries within the next decade.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
- Direct project management actions, including cost, schedule, and performance baseline management in coordination with the US ITER Project Director.
- Lead the Assistant Project Manager and managers of project support teams to support project success.
- Drive the execution of the project according to approved baselines and DOE direction.
- Prepare for annual Office of Project Assessment (OPA) Independent Project Reviews (IPR) and other related reviews.
- Establish and achieve US ITER cost and schedule objectives, ensuring quality expectations are met.
- Manage the project WBS, schedule, cost estimates, risk register, and baseline change control.
- Oversee contract and procurement activities, ensuring progress meets DOE and project expectations.
- Manage the shipping and warranty program, including transportation contracts and tracking IO receipt and acceptance of hardware.
- Own and manage project-management level risks and risk handling plans.
- Interface directly with ORNL business and operations, DOE, IO, and international partner point of contacts.
- Coordinate and communicate project status and performance information to project leaders, Department of Energy (DOE) representatives, and senior management at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
- Develop and implement the annual project budget and work plan, staying within approved cost and schedule baselines.
Basic Qualifications
- B.S. in math, science, or engineering and a minimum of 20 years of experience leading important technical programs or projects.
- Proven track record leading people and successful projects.
- Knowledge of DOE project management and order 413, including procurement policy.
- Demonstrated understanding of earned value management systems and management tools such as Primavera (P6) and Deltek Cobra.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven successful management of large, complex scientific/technical projects.
- Ability to work productively with highly skilled professionals.
- Experience with alternate contracting vehicles and selection methods and processes.
- Willingness to travel domestically (6-12 trips per year) and internationally (1-2 trips per year).
- Experience with DOE Office of Science projects.
- Familiarity with fusion science and technology.
At ORNL, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and we strive to create an environment that fosters diversity in ideas and people. We offer competitive pay and benefits programs, including medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, and on-site amenities such as fitness facilities and cafeterias. Additionally, we provide a range of other benefits to support the well-being of our employees and their families.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. Equivalent experience will be considered in addition to educational requirements such as an MB. We accept applications in Word, Adobe, Rich Text Format, and HTML formats up to 5MB in size. Please note that resumes from third-party vendors will not be accepted. For any application difficulties or accommodation needs, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.