Project Manager 2 (Supply Chain & Manufacturing)
About the role
The Project Manager will support the delivery of LANL’s ERP Modernization effort, specifically within the supply chain and manufacturing workstream, in a complex, matrixed program environment. This role operates under the guidance of the Program Manager and serves as the primary coordination point between supply chain, manufacturing, functional teams, program leadership, and vendors to ensure project outcomes are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget.
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.
- Cook up and maintain project teams in planning, tracking, and execution; facilitate transfer of operations and maintenance activities at project completion.
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects of low-to-moderate complexity through the full project lifecycle — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain project plans, track milestones, manage scope, and keep teams aligned with program controls and governance expectations.
- Clear, professional communication skills — able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and engage effectively with functional leads, business owners, and program leadership.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: 4+ years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to IT project delivery.
- Certification: 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).
Skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain project plans, track milestones, manage scope, and keep teams aligned with program controls and governance expectations.
- Clear, professional communication skills — able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and engage effectively with functional leads, business owners, and program leadership.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across teams.
- Proactive, collaborative, and effective at building strong partnerships across business, IT, and vendors.
- Able to onboard quickly and operate with limited direction in a fast-moving program environment.
Benefits
Edgewater offers multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Hybrid – Telework and Onsite