The Project Management Office (PMO) Directorate has an opening for a Project Management Division Lead. As the Project Management Division Lead, you will be primarily responsible for developing a unified project management system and leading the project management function as required to execute and deliver the institutions portfolio of construction projects. This portfolio currently consists of over 200 projects with an estimated Total Project Cost (TPC) value that exceeds $800M. In this role, you will oversee the capabilities and performance of construction project management professionals, a site-wide construction project management system, and be actively engaged in a campaign to deliver on the current and future infrastructure improvement commitments made to program sponsors. This position reports directly to the PMO Governance Department Head and is an integral member of the Project Management Office (PMO) Leadership Team.
The Project Management Office (PMO) provides LLNL with engineering, design, estimating, construction, portfolio management, project controls, and project management services. PMO provides infrastructure services to enable cutting-edge research and development in the areas of defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and more. PMO offers all-encompassing infrastructure services to achieve reliable delivery of completed projects with priority on safety, collaboration, and a workforce working toward our shared vision.
You will
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the Project Management Operations organization, ensuring alignment with Laboratory mission and long-term infrastructure goals.
- Develop, implement, and sustain a comprehensive, site-wide project management system that establishes consistent standards, policies, and best practices across all construction projects.
- Oversee the safe, secure, and successful execution of a diverse portfolio of construction projects, driving achievement of cost, schedule, scope, and quality objectives.
- Direct and enhance the monthly project review and analysis process, delivering transparent and objective performance reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
- Champion innovative process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives to optimize efficiency, compliance, and consistency throughout the project management function.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and professional development efforts to build and maintain a high-performing, expert project management team capable of meeting current and future demands.
- Foster strong collaboration with PMO leadership, senior Laboratory management, program sponsors, and external stakeholders to ensure integrated, institution-wide project management practices.
- Exercise judgement in Influencing strategic planning and decision-making, supporting the attraction and retention of key projects, programs, funding, and talent to advance the Laboratory鈥檚 mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned.