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Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Manager #3233 (3822) in Los Alamos, NM. Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of technology projects within a complex, matrixed program environment. This role operates under the guidance of the Program Manager and serves as the primary coordination point between functional teams, program leadership, and vendors to ensure project outcomes are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget. This is a hands-on delivery role suited for a motivated project management professional who brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams. We are looking for a solid project manager who can ramp up quickly and deliver results.
Job Responsibility
Manage and ensure the timely completion of multi-discipline IT 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 technical personnel and collaborate with IT 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 IT
Requirements
Excellent communication and leadership skills with demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
Working knowledge of IT environments and software development 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)
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
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Nice to have
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
DOE 'Q' security clearance or eligibility to obtain one is a plus but not required