Project Manager 2 (3913)

About the role

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Manager 2 in Los Alamos, NM to support the delivery of LANL's ERP Modernization effort, specifically within the supply chain and manufacturing workstream, in a complex, matrixed program environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the timely completion of multi-discipline supply chain and manufacturing projects of low to moderate complexity and scope.
• Provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle using appropriate project management methodologies and tools.
• Oversee project teams in planning, tracking, and execution; facilitate transfer of operations and maintenance activities at project completion.
• Develop and maintain project charters, project management plans (PMPs), schedules, and other technical documentation to a professional standard.
• Coordinate activities of supply chain, manufacturing, and technical personnel and collaborate with relevant staff on delivery of specific products and projects.
• Identify, document, and manage project-level risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate cross-workstream or program-level impacts as needed.
• Partner with customers to define expectations, solve problems, and establish mutual responsibilities.
• Coordinate with business owners, functional SMEs, and technical teams to support readiness and adoption.
• Translate project management concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences both within and outside of supply chain/manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred, and 4+ years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to project delivery.
• PMP, Scrum Master Certification (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent Agile credential.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability.
• Working knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing environments, ERP systems, and relevant methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Ability to produce professional project charters, project plans, and other technical and project documents.
• Ability to partner with customers to solve problems while defining expectations and mutual responsibilities.
• Ability to translate project management terminology for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with standard project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Experience leading diverse development teams across different organizational contexts (varying team sizes, co-located vs. distributed, Agile vs. Waterfall).
• Experience working in a hybrid methodology environment (Agile and Waterfall combined).
• Experience in technical writing, editing, and preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations.
• Familiarity with project management in government, federal agency, or regulated industry environments.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability