Program Manager 2
Company: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Building Technology and
Urban Systems (BTUS) Division has an opening for a Program Manager
to join the team.In this exciting role, you will work under limited
direction, serving as Program Manager 2 for the Whole Building
Systems (WBS) Department in the Building Technology and Urban
Systems (BTUS) Division. This position involves supporting applied
research, demonstration, and deployment projects to accelerate the
adoption of building decarbonization - energy efficiency,
electrification, demand flexibility - in the commercial building
sector, for existing buildings retrofits as well as new
construction. This position will directly support a diverse range
of WBS research projects through program management, stakeholder
communications, milestone and deliverable management,
subcontracting, budget development, proposal development, and
direct technical work where appropriate. The position requires
knowledge of building science and experience with building
decarbonization in addition to a passion for project and program
management. You will use sound judgment and initiative in resolving
issues of moderately complex nature.You will conduct project
management of moderately sized research programs and projects,
including those that span researchers in multiple divisions and
areas of the lab.What You Will Do:
- Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders, principal
investigators, and contracts officers for scope of work development
and budgeting incorporating program level administration and
management tasks.
- Provide project management support across a wide range of
research projects to track and monitor costs, prepare budgets and
reports, and track staff charges by utilizing institutional
systems.
- Conduct task and deliverable tracking, coordinate and
collaborate with principal investigators (PIs), and external
stakeholders as needed to achieve project and program goals. Assess
and make recommendations for project or program modification to
achieve goals. Coordinate with the principal investigator for the
program to determine direction for modifications and
implement.
- Develop and manage program success metrics and associated
presentation graphics. Support reporting to sponsors and other
stakeholders.
- Manage scientific and technical milestone gathering/tracking
and coordination within and among project collaborators by
utilizing project management collaboration tools to ensure the
project meets all goals and deliverables in a timely fashion.
- Support technical assistance (TA) programs through TA recipient
engagement, distillation of action items, and tracking of tasks
across multiple TA providers.
- Develop partnerships and engage with industry stakeholders,
such as city/state regulators, building owners, operators,
designers, builders, utilities, service providers, manufacturers,
ESCOs, and others.
- Coordinate project stakeholder communications by gathering
project content from the PIs and designing an effective
communication format for dissemination.
- Coordinate proposal creation and submission; interface with WBS
management, Principal Investigators, Program Development Office,
and resource analysts. Tasks will include document assembly and
content review for federal agency grants/awards, including those
from various other external sources.
- Manage other programmatic tasks in support of programs, such as
support outreach events, summits, webinars, and other
activities.
- Assist in developing and administering subcontracts, including
submitting requisitions, technical review memos, and invoice
tracking.
- Write technical reports, case studies, and other market-facing
technical resources.
- Present at conferences and other industry forums.
- Triage a broad range of issues; decide on course of action or
identify and route to appropriate sources. Work collaboratively
with other key staff/resources to ensure optimal efficiency and
effectiveness of operational processes.
- Maintain and administer websites (both internal and
external).
- Assist with the development of newsletters and case studies for
new and existing research initiatives.What is Required:
- BA/BS degree in a related field and/or at least 5 years of
relevant experience or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in setting priorities with the
ability to make decisions to support program requirements while
achieving the objectives of the scientific programs and
projects.
- Strong knowledge/experience with program/project
management.
- High level of organizational skills to independently initiate
and prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple/competing
projects within an environment of changing priorities.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyze
data/problems and provide practical and resourceful solutions.
- Experience working in building energy sciences, clean energy,
building decarbonization, and/or demand flexibility.
- Professional level administrative experience in program
management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational
skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize frequently competing
and changing duties/tasks.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple
projects at once.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain harmonious and
productive cross-functional and collaborative relationships with
peers, supervisors, and stakeholders.
- Advanced skills in MS Office (specifically MS Excel), and
Google suite of online tools (Sheets, Drive).
- Ability to anticipate and plan for all contingencies.
- Familiarity with processing grant proposals.Desired
Qualifications:
- Professional level administrative experience, preferably in a
scientific/technical/research environment.
- Experience supporting decarbonization policy development for
cities, counties, or states.
- Experience in product development/product management, and an
interest in innovation within the clean energy industry.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in processing grant
proposals.
- Experience with CRM (Salesforce) software.
- Experience utilizing a Drupal based website.
- Familiarity with LBNL internal processes, including contract
development.For full consideration please apply by August 30, 2024
with the following application materials:
- ResumeNotes:
- This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid)
from overtime pay.
- The full salary range for this position is $109,248.00 -
$184,356.00. The budgeted salary range that the Lab reasonably
expects to pay for this position is $129,720.60 -$143,375.40.
Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's
qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant
education, and certifications, and also aligned with the internal
peer group.
- This position may be subject to a background check. Any
convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate
to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a
conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant
from being considered for employment.
- This position is eligible for a flexible work mode, with onsite
or hybrid work being the preferred modes, though full-time telework
or remote work modes may be considered. Hybrid work is a
combination of teleworking and performing work on-site at Lawrence
Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Individuals
working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley
Lab. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.Want to learn
more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit:
careers.lbl.govBerkeley Lab is committed to inclusion, diversity,
equity, and accessibility and strives to continue building
community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is
an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily
welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who
would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific
discovery, inclusion, and professionalism.
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