Project Manager 2 – IT Project Delivery
COMPA IndustriesLos Alamos, New Mexico, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
Project Manager 2 – IT Project Delivery
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Manager 2 position supporting technology project delivery within a complex, matrixed program environment at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Job Title: Project Manager 2 – IT Project Delivery
Salary: $60/hr – $70/hr
Location: Hybrid – at least 2 days a week in Los Alamos, NM
Employment Type: Contract
Work Schedule: 9/80 or 5/8s
Travel: No travel required
Per Diem/Relocation: Not available
Start Date: ASAP
🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Candidates must have:
- Demonstrated hands-on project management experience leading projects through the full project lifecycle.
- Proven experience developing schedules and coordinating project activities, preferably across multiple organizations or business functions.
- Experience supporting IT project scheduling and delivery. Candidates without demonstrated project scheduling and coordination experience will not be considered.
Impact
Join the ERP Modernization Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory and help transform critical Supply Chain and Manufacturing business processes supporting one of the nation's premier scientific institutions. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate business and technical teams, drive project execution, and ensure successful delivery of ERP modernization initiatives within a highly collaborative, matrixed program environment.
Working alongside program leadership, functional stakeholders, and technical teams, you will play a key role in delivering projects that improve operational efficiency while supporting LANL's national security mission.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage Supply Chain and Manufacturing projects of low to moderate complexity through the complete project lifecycle.
- Lead project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closeout activities.
- Develop and maintain project charters, Project Management Plans (PMPs), schedules, and project documentation.
- Coordinate activities across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, business owners, technical teams, vendors, and program leadership.
- Track project scope, schedule, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Monitor project performance against schedule and budget while implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Support project governance, reporting, and program controls.
- Partner with customers and stakeholders to establish expectations and resolve project issues.
- Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical audiences.
- Coordinate operational readiness and transition activities upon project completion.
- Participate in project budget planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
- Develop status reports and provide project performance updates.
- Support project teams operating within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
- Contribute to achieving organizational goals while operating with limited direction.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of professional work experience, including significant project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Strong organizational, planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.
- Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Working knowledge of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and ERP business processes.
- Experience producing professional project documentation, including:
- Project Charters
- Project Management Plans (PMPs)
- Project schedules
- Technical documentation
- Ability to partner with customers while defining expectations and mutual responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent.
- Thorough understanding of project management methodologies, tools, budgeting, scheduling, and performance measurement.
- Knowledge of project controls, risk management, and corrective action implementation.
- Experience preparing detailed project status reports.
- Ability to work onsite approximately two days per week (or more as required).
- Must be a local candidate able to support onsite meetings in Santa Fe and Los Alamos.
- Must be eligible for LANL A-Level Access.
Desired Skills
- Experience supporting ERP modernization initiatives.
- Experience managing Supply Chain or Manufacturing projects.
- Experience leading cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working within hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments.
- Technical writing, editing, and presentation development skills.
- Familiarity with government, federal, DOE, or regulated industry project environments.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- Experience serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM).
- Ability to quickly onboard and contribute with minimal supervision.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
- DOE Q Clearance or ability to obtain one is a plus, but not required.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Scientific discipline, or related field preferred.
- Specialized coursework in Project Management may be considered.
- Minimum 10 years of professional work experience leading project activities.
- Experience in engineering, procurement, construction, IT, or related technical project environments is preferred.
- PMP certification, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe certification, or equivalent Agile certification is preferred but not required.
- Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience will be considered.
Why Work at COMPA Industries?
- Compa Industries partners with Los Alamos National Laboratory and other mission-focused organizations to support critical technical, operational, and project delivery needs. We value professionals who bring accountability, integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering results in complex environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Compa Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
No recruiting agencies, third-party vendors, or C2C arrangements, please.
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