Senior Technical Project Manager, Software Engineer and AI

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of mission capabilities from initiation through deployment and transition into operational environments.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, milestones, dependencies, and delivery risks to achieve project objectives.
• Manage multi-year program budgets, funding profiles, and resource forecasts
• Align staffing models with technical roadmaps and sponsor strategic objectives
• Define and track success metrics tied to mission impact and user adoption
• Apply and tailor agile project management practices to support software development, data science experimentation, and iterative delivery.
• Partner with Technical Leads, software architects, Principal Investigators, data scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts to define plans, resolve issues, and drive execution.
• Manage data science and AI/ML workstreams, including planning for data readiness, experimentation, model development, validation, deployment, and operational integration.
• Monitor project performance and maintain clear visibility into progress, risks, decisions, and dependencies.
• Communicate project status, strategy, risks, and recommendations to sponsors, leadership, and project teams.
• Manage complex, interdisciplinary scope and facilitate tradeoff decisions across sponsor priorities, technical constraints, and technical debt.
• Support staff development through mentoring, role clarity, and performance feedback in coordination with line management.
• Contribute to the maturation of PMO practices for program-scale delivery
• Contribute to organizational program/project management capability development
• Serve as a primary interface with sponsors and develop a strong understanding of mission objectives, stakeholder priorities, and operational environments.
• Lead strategy development and additional business development for your area of responsibility.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of software implementation projects. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in software engineering, computer science, mathematics or data science. Highly desired skills include knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, expertise in agile project management, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and project milestones effectively. This position requires strong communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to project management., * BS/BA and 11+ years of relevant project management experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher and 9+ years of relevant project management experience, * Degree in computer science, data science, information technology, engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience managing large, high-risk, technically complex software and/or data science projects
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in software engineering, analytics, AI/ML, or related technical domains
• Familiarity with data science and AI/ML lifecycle management, including experimentation, validation, deployment, and operationalization
• Experience developing and managing project roadmaps, budgets, dependencies, and delivery metrics
• Demonstrated strong sponsor engagement skills, including communication with senior leaders and mission stakeholders
• Knowledge of the software engineering and data science disciplines
• Proven knowledge of sponsor mission
• Experience managing broad scope, ambiguity, and scope changes in complex technical environments
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and team leadership skills
• PMP certification or demonstrated equivalent expected

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not applicable.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct., * U.S. Citizenship

• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $166,800.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $275,200.00/Yr.

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world. The AI and Data Analytics Division, part of NSD, combines profound domain expertise and creative integration of advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges. Working in multidisciplinary teams, we connect foundational research to engineering to operations, providing the tools to innovate quickly and field results faster. Our strengths are integrated across the data analytics lifecycle, from data acquisition and management to analysis and decision support., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs., Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.