ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities.

• Provide leadership and overall management of assigned technical and/or operational programs and portfolios.

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers, researchers, and project teams to define work scope, schedules, funding requirements, and program objectives.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support ongoing programs and identify new opportunities.

• Manage complex, multi-year programs that evolve to meet changing customer needs and organizational priorities.

• Define program scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, deliverables, and performance milestones.

• Develop and maintain cost, scope, and schedule baselines while monitoring program performance.

• Track and report cost and schedule variances and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Lead change management and risk management activities to ensure successful program execution.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and operational standards.

• Collaborate with personnel at all organizational levels to build trust, achieve consensus, and resolve conflicts.

• Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and program updates to stakeholders, leadership, and customers.

• Identify opportunities to expand program capabilities and support evolving organizational missions and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in all aspects of program management for technical or operational programs.

• Proven experience defining program scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, deliverables, and performance milestones.

• Experience developing and managing cost, scope, and schedule baselines.

• Experience monitoring program performance, reporting variances, and implementing corrective actions.

• Demonstrated expertise in change management and risk management processes.

• Advanced knowledge of the technical and/or operational discipline associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and standards related to program execution.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external customer relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.

• Strong skills in building trust, facilitating collaboration, achieving consensus, and resolving conflicts.

• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.