Job Description

Battelle delivers when others can\'t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Research Project Manager. This position located in Albany, OR.

We are seeking a Research Project Manager to join our team on the National Energy Technology (NETL) Research Support Services (RSS) Contract. This work will involve managing the efforts of a multi-disciplinary, scientific, and technically oriented national laboratory team that produces technological solutions for America\'s energy challenges. From developing creative innovations and efficient energy systems, to advancing technologies that enhance oil and natural gas extraction and transmission processes, NETL research is providing breakthroughs and discoveries that support home-grown energy initiatives, stimulate a growing economy, and improve the health, safety, and security of all Americans. Highly skilled women and men at NETL\'s three research sites - Albany, Oregon; Morgantown, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - conduct a broad range of research activities that support DOE\'s mission to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. Explore the Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the U.S. Department of Energy\'s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) here - https://netl.doe.gov/.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, securing, and managing technical resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives within a matrix organization.
• Ensuring that assigned projects are executed within scope, schedule, and budget constraints and at required quality following active customer communication.
• Tracking project spending and projections for each project with input provided by the financial and support groups.
• Interfacing with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel to coordinate timely execution of deliverables.
• Communicating with colleagues across multiple areas (project managers, other professional resources, etc.) to solve complex problems that require deliberate, thorough analysis.
• Communicating status of assigned projects to government customers.
• Working independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks for assigned projects.
• Possessing a working knowledge of policy, practices and procedures and conveying that knowledge to others within the organization.
• Identify, and work with research leaders to develop scope work plans, assign staff, and hire additional supports.
• Meet regularly with assigned staff to develop 5-year plans, follow up with annual goals, identify and foster areas of growth.
• Coordinate with other Project Managers to form new research connections for staff, thereby increasing flexibility for customer and team.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Physical Sciences and 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
• Strong skills in personnel and financial management, organization, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Experience in organizational coaching and transformational leadership with a growth mindset.
• Experience managing customer or client expectations.
• Prior supervisory leadership.
• Ability to learn and apply standard policies and procedures.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Physical Sciences and minimum 6 years of relevant experience or Master\'s degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating the execution of complex research projects as part of a team.
• Experience in developing, leading and successfully executing scientific projects.
• PMP certification

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity\'s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients\' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle\'s Legal Department.

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