Project Manager

Title: Project Manager
Location: NM-Los Alamos

Job Description:

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Manager #3233 (3822)in Los Alamos, NM.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of technology projects within a complex, matrixed program environment. This role operates under the guidance of the Program Manager and serves as the primary coordination point between 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 IT 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 technical personnel and collaborate with IT 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 IT.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability.
• Working knowledge of IT environments and software development 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).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 4+ years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to IT project delivery.
• Certification: PMP, Scrum Master Certification (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent Agile credential.

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.

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

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability