Digital Project Manager; Project

Position: Digital Project Manager (Project Hire)
** Overview*
* At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.

At PNNL, our Computing and Information Technology organization is redefining how we work and innovate by reimagining the digital workplace. We empower research and streamline operations-making both faster, smarter, and more efficient-so our professionals can tackle some of the world's toughest challenges in science, energy, and national security. Our experts in AI, cybersecurity, design, and engineering work side by side, using real-time insights and human-centered design to break down barriers.

Ready to make your mark on tomorrow? Come work with us.

In support of PNNL's mission, Digital Platforms collaborates closely with our business and technology partners to build and maintain innovative software solutions and robust data and analytics capabilities. We aim to be a strategic partner in delivering cutting-edge enterprise solutions that drive innovation and improve the way our staff work across the PNNL digital workplace. Our forward-thinking, agile teams leverage cloud technologies, Dev Sec Ops , and AI to modernize existing platforms and assist in the creation of novel solutions.

By integrating commercial products, custom-developed and low-code solutions, we ensure our digital platforms are ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

** Responsibilities*
* 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 delivery teams.

As a 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 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.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + 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…