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# Technical Project Manager, Software Engineer and AI

- **Company:** Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- **Location:** Richland, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Decision Support Systems, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Model Validation, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_pnnl2-12060

## About the Role

Our strengths are integrated across the data analytics lifecycle, from data acquisition and management to analysis and decision support. **Responsibilities** We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead software implementation projects from conception through operations and sustainment.
The ideal candidate brings national security domain knowledge, software engineering or data science expertise, and proficiency in agile project management, with proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder expectations. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead project execution across software engineering, data science, and AI/ML initiatives from initiation through deployment, operations transition, and sustainment handoff + Own integrated planning and controls-scope, schedule, budget, milestones, resourcing, and governance-delivering clear, actionable status reporting and documented decisions + Apply agile practices to support iterative software delivery, data science experimentation, and development cycles + Partner with Technical Leads, Architects, Principal Investigators, Data Scientists, and SMEs to drive execution, resolve blockers, and align technical decisions with program objectives + Maintain project artifacts in Jira/Confluence (backlogs, roadmaps, decision
logs, action items, dependency tracking) + Identify and mitigate risks and issues across scope, technical execution, data quality, model performance, ML-Ops readiness, security/compliance, and deployment + Serve as primary stakeholder interface, translating mission objectives into executable plans and managing expectations on progress, risks, and tradeoffs **This position is based in Richland, WA or Seattle, WA and requires an onsite presence.** **Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: + BS/BA and 9+ years of relevant project management experience -OR- + MS/MA or higher and 7+ years of relevant project management experience + Experience managing software engineering, analytics, AI/ML, or data science projects in technically complex environments, including experimentation, validation, deployment, and operationalization Preferred Qualifications: + Degree in computer science, data science, information technology, engineering, or related technical field + Demonstrated success
with cross-functional teams (software engineers, data scientists, researchers, SMEs) + Proficiency with agile delivery methods and project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence) + Experience with National Security or federal government projects + Proven ability developing and managing project schedules, budgets, dependencies, and delivery metrics + Strong sponsor engagement and stakeholder communication skills + Solid analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and collaboration capabilities + PMP certification **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.
Requirements: + 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).