Senior Digital Project Manager

Overview

The Computing and Information Technology Directorate works to re-imagine how digital technologies can simplify the research experience, enable data-driven insights for decision makers, and accelerate PNNL’s research missions. CIT helps connect staff to systems while enabling a broader research computing ecosystem to improve productivity and provide a sense of community.

Computing & Information Technology (CIT) at PNNL is a diverse team of computing and technology professionals with a clear mandate to leverage human-centered design to reimagine how digital technologies can improve the research experience, enable data-driven insights for decision makers, enhance the efficiency of getting work done at the laboratory, and accelerate PNNL’s scientific discovery. Come join this talented family of engineers, analysts, cyber security experts, and project managers as they partner with multi-disciplinary teams across the laboratory to advance a bold digital transformation agenda – leveraging the latest in cloud architectures, Agile, user experience, and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery to create the PNNL Digital Workplace.

We are working to deliver on various initiatives to implement and modernize business applications in the areas of Human Resources and Finance in support of the operations of the Laboratory. An experienced Project Manager is required to successfully lead these efforts through completion, driving complex cross-functional projects, leading the collection of business and systems requirements from stakeholders, and working closely with business partners and Agile delivery teams.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you are involved in leading strategic initiatives for the laboratory by defining deliverables and timelines, coordinating across business functions, managing budgets and risks, and ensuring timely delivery. You are responsible for the overall direction, orchestration, implementation, execution, and completion of projects ensuring consistency with organizational strategy, commitments, and goals. This includes coordinating efforts for project teams and third-party resources to define the initiatives objectives and oversee the quality of deliverables and products. The Senior Digital Project Manager takes a holistic project approach by collaborating with users, business partners, and technology partners to design, develop, and deliver with a focus on the user experience. You will develop an understanding of complex business functions in a well-managed, compliance-based environment while balancing the simplified user experiences to meet the needs of our scientific discovery mission.

The chosen candidate will possess a strong project management and Agile background, demonstrated experience leading large, complex projects, and a well-rounded background in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and software development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage large projects with significant levels of complexity, including cross-functional project team engagement, diverse cross-directorate stakeholder groups, multiple external institutions, significant user impact, high risk, and strategic business impact.

Promotes project management best practices and principles and demonstrates strong leadership in applying an Agile, disciplined, approach to project management.

Apply and actively improve PMO project management Toolkit practices and expectations to orchestrate outcomes that meet high Laboratory standards for integrated systems and solutions.

Lead teams towards strategic solutions by partnering with Digital Platform Managers to understand strategic business and technical outcomes roadmaps.

Collaborate with the Change Management organization to define the methods and techniques for implementation to ensure effective change across initiatives.

Engage with Laboratory staff and leadership for continual feedback to improve processes and support the long-term health and sustainability of the implemented solutions.

Ability to drive and influence Agile methodology and practices with technical and business partner teams.

Effectively guide, coach, and mentor members of the Agile delivery team and peer Project Managers to grow their skills and meet project objectives. Works closely with Line Managers to provide staff performance input and recommendations on opportunities and assignments for staff.

Manage with integrity to lead project plan development, build cohesive teams, surface and address issues, and champion continuous improvement.

Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, management of multiple initiatives simultaneously, and successful collaboration with both internal and external project stakeholders.

Drive and track interdependencies across digital platforms, work streams, communicate status and assist with maintaining team metrics.

Effectively assess and mitigate project risks, opportunities, and develop contingency plans.

Build trusted partnerships with senior and executive leadership to resolve challenges and escalations

Negotiate between stakeholders and sponsors around scope and priority.

Manage sensitive business situations and influence positive outcomes.

Take ownership of project budgets, progress, and evaluate project performance for early warnings of issues and success.

Required Skills:

Proven track record managing multiple complex projects, preferably involving ERP business transformation to meet stated business goals, budgets, and objectives.

Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, presentation, and communication skills to be able to communicate with stakeholders of different levels.

Extensive experience in leadership and management oversight on large and/or highly complex projects with high impact and visibility.

Ability to facilitate negotiations between stakeholders and sponsors around scope and priority.

Strong customer focus with ability to interpret and analyze customer requirements.

Knowledge and experience with Agile practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA and 11 years of relevant project management experience -OR-

MS/MA or higher and 9 years of relevant project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven record of multiple successful ERP implementations.

8 years or more of experience implementing software using Agile methodologies, including managing complex projects in a high-tech development environment

8 years or more of experience working with software development lifecycle models, Agile and traditional project management principles and practices

Experience with Human-Centered Design and/or Design Thinking

Holds a current Agile certification: PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Additional Information

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

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If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Mandatory Requirements

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Research Associates excluded.

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Notice to Applicants

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As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $264,000.00/Yr.