Salary Not Available Position range in Northern Region $62k - $116k Per Year Project Manager 2 (3913) Navarro Research and Engineering Inc

Occupation:

Project Management Specialists

Location:

Los Alamos, NM - 87544

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

07/29/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc.

Web Site:

navarro-inc.com Job #: 3913 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Manager 2 in Los Alamos, NM. Navarro is an award-winning provider of turnkey solutions, delivering comprehensive nuclear, environmental and technical services to federal agencies, commercial enterprises and private clients across the United States. Our expertise supports organizations such as the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense and NASA, while also extending to commercial industries and private sector partners facing complex engineering, technical and environmental challenges. Navarro specializes in nuclear operations, environmental remediation, D&D, waste management, advanced energy, facilities management and technical and professional services. For more information, please visit Navarro-inc.com. We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of LANL's ERP Modernization effort, specifically within the supply chain and manufacturing workstream, in a complex, matrixed program environment. This role operates under the guidance of the Program Manager and serves as the primary coordination point between supply chain, manufacturing, functional teams, program leadership, and vendors to ensure project outcomes are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget. This is a hands-on delivery role suited for a motivated project management professional who brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams. We are looking for a solid project manager who can ramp up quickly and deliver results.

TOP 3 MUST-HAVE CAPABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects of low-to-moderate complexity through the full project lifecycle — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain project plans, track milestones, manage scope, and keep teams aligned with program controls and governance expectations.
• Clear, professional communication skills — able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and engage effectively with functional leads, business owners, and program leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and ensure the timely completion of multi-discipline supply chain and manufacturing projects of low to moderate complexity and scope.
• Provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle using appropriate project management methodologies and tools.
• Oversee project teams in planning, tracking, and execution; facilitate transfer of operations and maintenance activities at project completion.
• Develop and maintain project charters, project management plans (PMPs), schedules, and other technical documentation to a professional standard.
• Coordinate activities of supply chain, manufacturing, and technical personnel and collaborate with relevant staff on delivery of specific products and projects.
• Identify, document, and manage project-level risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate cross-workstream or program-level impacts as needed.
• Partner with customers to define expectations, solve problems, and establish mutual responsibilities.
• Coordinate with business owners, functional SMEs, and technical teams to support readiness and adoption.
• Translate project management concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences both within and outside of supply chain/manufacturing.

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requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred, and 4+ years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to project delivery.
• PMP, Scrum Master Certification (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent Agile credential.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability.
• Working knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing environments, ERP systems, and relevant methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Ability to produce professional project charters, project plans, and other technical and project documents.
• Ability to partner with customers to solve problems while defining expectations and mutual responsibilities.
• Ability to translate project management terminology for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with standard project management tools (e.

g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading diverse development teams across different organizational contexts (varying team sizes, co-located vs. distributed, Agile vs. Waterfall).
• Experience working in a hybrid methodology environment (Agile and Waterfall combined).
• Experience in technical writing, editing, and preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations.
• Familiarity with project management in government, federal agency, or regulated industry environments.
• DOE "Q" security clearance or eligibility to obtain one is a plus but not required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Highly organized with the ability to balance detailed task execution with broader program alignment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across teams.
• Proactive, collaborative, and effective at building strong partnerships across business, IT, and vendors.
• Able to onboard quickly and operate with limited direction in a fast-moving program environment.

WORK LOCATION & ENGAGEMENT DETAILS

Engagement Type:

Contract Duration:

6-month initial contract with extension potential

Location:

Hybrid flexible location; candidates should be able to work within a reasonable commute or travel cadence as required by program needs. This position offers flexibility in work location to attract the strongest candidates. Some onsite presence may be required periodically based on program milestones and team activities. Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled... Visit the Employer site for more details