IT PMO Manager

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Manager of IT Project Management to lead and evolve the IT Project Management Office (PMO) and drive execution of critical technology initiatives supporting the laboratory's mission.
This role is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex IT programs, including enterprise systems, research enablement platforms, cybersecurity initiatives, and infrastructure modernization. The Manager will ensure disciplined execution, strong governance, and alignment between IT investments and SRNL's strategic and operational priorities

Leadership & Strategy

• Establish and lead a high-performing IT PMO aligned to SRNL's mission and strategic objectives
• Define and implement standardized project governance, methodologies, and delivery frameworks
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize and sequence key IT investments
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery maturity, transparency, and accountability
  

Project & Portfolio Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of IT programs and projects across the enterprise
• Manage portfolio intake, prioritization, and capacity planning processes
• Ensure delivery of initiatives on time, within scope, and within budget
• Implement metrics and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into portfolio health
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, scientific programs, and operational stakeholders
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes clearly to executive audiences
• Facilitate alignment across cross-functional teams, including research, operations, and IT
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of project and program managers
• Establish clear roles, expectations, and development paths within the PMO
• Ensure appropriate staffing models to support evolving project demands
  

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Enforce project governance standards and ensure adherence to organizational policies
• Identify and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and constraints
• Support compliance with federal, regulatory, and security requirements as applicable
  

Financial & Vendor Management

• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Partner with procurement and finance on vendor engagements and contract management
• Ensure effective utilization of internal and external resources

Skills & Competencies

• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
• Strong strategic planning and portfolio management capabilities
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models
• Financial acumen and budget management
• Risk identification and mitigation at the enterprise level
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful delivery of IT projects (schedule, scope, budget)
• Alignment of IT portfolio to SRNL strategic priorities
• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
• PMO maturity and process adoption
• Resource utilization and delivery efficiency
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field (required)
  Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, or related discipline) preferred
• 10+ years of IT project/program management experience
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing enterprise-level initiatives
• Proven success delivering complex programs (e.g., ERP, cloud, research systems, cybersecurity)
• Experience operating within highly regulated or government environments preferred
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PgMP, Agile, or SAFe certifications

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
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  • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
  
  
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.