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IT Portfolio Management Office Lead (T Program Manager 3/4)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$128,000–$215,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Change Control, Coaching, Computer Security, Construction Engineering, Customer Relations, Data Quality, Delivery Driving, Dental Insurance, Document Management, Enterprise Architecture, Forecasting, Funding, IT Requirements, Identify Issues, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Investment Management, Laboratory, Leadership, Management Strategy, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Network Administration/Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Control, Project Development, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Telecommunications, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Variance Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
10 days ago
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the IT Program Manager 3 or IT Program Manager 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

IT Program Manager 3 $128,000 - $215,900
Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an IT Portfolio Management Office Lead to strengthen how information technology projects are planned, governed, and delivered across a complex, mission-driven portfolio. This role is central to improving execution discipline, reinforcing accountability, and helping ensure that project teams deliver against scope, schedule, cost, and risk commitments.
This is not a status-reporting role. You will help build upon and reinforce an existing delivery framework that supports successful outcomes across the information technology project portfolio. You will work closely with sponsors, portfolio managers, project managers, work package managers, project controls partners, and information technology leadership to create clearer ownership, improve visibility, manage and document risk, and drive issues to resolution.

At this level, you will help standardize delivery practices across planning, scheduling, risk management, change control, and governance. You will coach project leaders, reinforce expectations for execution rigor, and help teams identify risks, issues, and changes early so they can be actively managed.

IT Program Manager 4 $141,500 - $238,300
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will be expected to operate with significant independence, influence senior internal or external customers, and help shape the strategic direction of the Program Management Office delivery model. You will lead efforts to mature execution standards, strengthen governance, and drive portfolio-level improvements in accountability, risk management, schedule integration, and delivery performance. You will: drive culture change across the project delivery community toward greater accountability, proactive risk management, and measurable execution outcomes; mentor junior information technology program managers and project managers; establish reporting and documentation expectations for senior leadership and external stakeholders; provide expert-level guidance on portfolio risks, delivery performance, governance, and change control; represent the organization as a senior spokesperson on program status, risks, issues, and upcoming decisions.



This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Program and Project Delivery Leadership
Demonstrated experience in a program management office, program management, or project delivery leadership role within a complex, multi-project environment. Experience improving execution outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder commitments.

Governance, Accountability, and Execution Discipline
Advanced knowledge of program and project management practices, including work scope definition, schedule development, cost and schedule baselines, performance milestones, change control, variance reporting, and risk management.

Planning, Scheduling, and Project Controls
Expertise in project planning and scheduling concepts, including integrated schedules, dependencies, forecasting, schedule quality, and variance visibility. Ability to partner effectively with project controls professionals to improve data quality and execution insight.

Stakeholder Engagement and Influence
Advanced experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, project leaders, and technical teams. Ability to build trust, gain consensus, challenge teams constructively, resolve conflicts, and influence outcomes without direct authority.

Communication and Facilitation
Outstanding oral and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead delivery reviews, communicate portfolio health, elevate risks and issues, and provide leadership with clear, actionable information.

Information Technology Program Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of information technology or information security programs, including one or more of the following areas: hardware, software, network infrastructure, telecommunications, information technology governance, enterprise architecture, information architecture, or systems engineering.

Additional Job Requirements for IT Program Manager 4
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Expert Program Leadership
Expert-level knowledge and consultative experience in the management of complex information technology or information security programs, including scope, schedule, budget, priorities, milestones, risk, change control, and performance reporting. Proven ability to reinforce accountability and drive disciplined execution across matrixed teams.

Strategic Portfolio Execution
Demonstrated ability to lead significant, unique, or highly complex programs or portfolios that impact multiple organizations and require alignment among senior leaders, customers, and technical teams.

Senior Stakeholder Negotiation
Expert experience engaging with high-level internal or external customers and stakeholders to negotiate mission goals, deliverables, scope, schedules, funding, resources, and performance expectations.

Organizational Influence and Mentorship
Experience mentoring project managers, program managers, or delivery leaders and driving consistent delivery standards across a project management community.

Governance Maturity and Culture Change
Extensive experience strengthening program management office frameworks, improving governance, and leading culture change toward accountability, early escalation, execution discipline, and proactive risk management.

Training/Certifications:
Project Management Professional certification or equivalent project management certification.

Education/Experience at IT Program Manager 3 Level:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 8 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A postgraduate degree in a related field may serve as years of related experience.

Education/Experience at IT Program Manager 4 Level:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A postgraduate degree in a related field may serve as years of related experience.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in environments requiring high execution discipline, such as large-scale information technology, engineering, construction, national security, or regulated environments.
  • Background coaching, mentoring, or developing project managers to a consistent delivery standard.
  • Experience improving data quality, reporting accuracy, and portfolio health visibility.
  • Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working with scrum teams, scrum masters, and product or service owners.
  • Experience working in a national laboratory, Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, federal, or highly regulated environment.

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 Year.

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
  • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Free basic life and disability insurance
  • Paid childbirth and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
  • Onsite gyms and wellness programs
  • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.

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