Senior Manager, Capital Projects Integration

About the role

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a strategic and accomplished leader to serve as Manager of the Project Management & Integration (PMI) Subdivision within the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Department. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for establishing and advancing the project management framework that supports some of the most significant infrastructure modernization initiatives within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, organizational leadership, and project integration across multiple recapitalization efforts designed to modernize Naval Reactors' spent-fuel processing, examination, and testing capabilities.

As a member of the Department Manager's senior leadership team, this individual will help guide the successful delivery of several major capital programs:

• The Spent Fuel Handling Project (SFHP)
• The Naval Examination Acquisition Project (NEAP)
• The Interim Irradiations Examination Recapitalization (IIER)

Together, these initiatives represent critical investments in the long-term capabilities of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and require exceptional leadership in project execution, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and organizational integration. The PMI Manager leads a geographically dispersed organization supporting project execution across multiple Naval Nuclear Laboratory locations, including Idaho Falls, Idaho and West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership for project integration, planning, execution, and performance management across multiple major capital projects.
• Partnering with senior leaders to support enterprise decision-making, resource planning, and long-range program execution.
• Directing project controls activities, including risk management, performance monitoring, scheduling integration, and budget planning.
• Ensuring consistent application and continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and governance across the project portfolio.
• Leading development and execution of communications strategies supporting both project and departmental objectives.
• Building strong partnerships with Naval Reactors, Capital Projects leadership, Directorate Management Offices, and other key stakeholders.
• Identifying and implementing improvements that enhance organizational effectiveness, productivity, and project delivery performance.
• Strengthening project management capabilities across the organization through talent development, coaching, mentorship, and leadership development initiatives.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field and four years of management experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of relevant experience in addition to four years of management experience.

AND demonstrated leadership of major capital, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or technical programs with total project values exceeding $250 million.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership of large-scale capital, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or technical programs
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving decisions among diverse stakeholders
• Success leading geographically dispersed teams and matrixed organizations
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, integrated planning, budgeting, and performance management
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and organizational leadership skills
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit
• Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Pay

$159,200.00 - $225,000.00 annually. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.