MPEX Project Director

Requisition Id13544

Overview:

The Material Plasma Exposure Experiment (MPEX) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as the MPEX Project Director. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class facility that focuses on the study of plasma-wall interactions for fusion energy devices. As the MPEX Project Director, you will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of project execution and ensuring its successful implementation.

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of project execution, including procurement, device assembly & commissioning, quality assurance, and ES&H, in coordination with the Project Manager, Cost Account Managers, and Project Controls staff.

• Establish clear expectations and communications with key project contributors and vendors.

• Assess emerging issues that could impact project performance and develop strategies and solutions to mitigate and manage them.

• Work closely with project leaders and managers to ensure effective strategies are implemented and resources are aligned with project goals.

• Create and nurture a succession plan to guarantee a highly skilled project management, technical, and support staff.

• Manage relationships with the DOE Federal Project Director, Fusion Energy Sciences program manager, FES management, ORNL and project leadership, and project advisory boards, committees, and the scientific community.

• Foster strong teams through collaboration across ORNL and accessing external expertise when necessary.

• Ensure safety and environmental compliance, as well as achieve ESH and QA goals.

• Serve as a member of project committees, including the Change Control Board and the Integrated Project Team.

• Lead the project team to earn high assessments in DOE/SC Office of Project Assessment reviews and complete annual Notable Outcome deliverables.

• Lead by example, promoting ORNL's "Research Code of Conduct" and fostering a respectful workplace.

• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree and a minimum of 10 years of related experience.

• Knowledge of DOE project management guidelines.

• Minimum of 5 years managing DOE projects per order 413, especially DOE Office of Science projects.

• Experience leading project reviews and advisory committees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven successful management of large, complex scientific/technical projects.

• Certification in project management (PMP).

• Proven ability to work productively with highly-skilled scientists, engineers, and project management professionals.

• Experience with alternate contracting vehicles and selection methods and processes.

• Experience with fusion science and technology.

• Experience working with the US fusion research community and the DOE Office of Science, Fusion Energy Science, management team.

• Distinguished record of achievement and recognition.

About ORNL:

At ORNL, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We believe that by fostering a respectful workplace, we can achieve exceptional results. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, to apply.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation's biggest problems. As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, we are dedicated to accelerating scientific discoveries and translating them into energy, environmental, and security solutions for the nation. With a staff of over 6,000 people who demonstrate a diverse range of work behaviors, we foster an environment that values diversity in ideas and people.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. Our employee benefits include medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, and on-site amenities such as fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities. We also offer a wide range of additional benefits to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

If you are ready for an ambitious and rewarding opportunity to contribute to world-class research and innovation, we encourage you to apply. Join us at ORNL and be part of a team that is shaping the future of fusion energy research.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.