Program Manager

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Overview

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL, https://www.lbl.gov/) Building Technology and Urban Systems (BTUS, https://buildings.lbl.gov/) Division has an opening for a Program Manager (PM) to join the team.

In this exciting role, you will coordinate the planning efforts for programs of limited to moderate scope and size. You will prepare and coordinate program scheduling and budgeting. You will formulate and recommend corrective actions, such as schedule revisions, funding allocations, and staffing levels. You will support development/update of subcontractors’ scopes of work. You will develop program status reports and presentations. Your role will involve support for project-related outreach activities and maintenance of project-related resources. 

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate the planning efforts for programs of limited to moderate scope and size.
• Prepare and coordinate program scheduling and budgeting.
• Working with other program staff, PM1 will formulate and recommend corrective actions, such as schedule revisions, funding allocations, and staffing levels.
• Develop program status reports and presentations.
• Support development/update of subcontractors’ scopes of work.
• Support project-related outreach activities and maintenance of project-related resource.
• Interact with program team leader and members. Participate in program review meetings with sponsors and advisory committees. Interact closely with program lead. Maintaininternal and some external contacts.

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

• Conduct basic spreadsheet analysis and charting of project-related data.

Qualifications

What is Required:

• 2 to 5 years experience in program administration and planning or equivalent combination. 
• Experience with software systems, e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,  and various calendar and email systems.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and computer-based applications/tools needed for program management.
• Professional concepts in program/ initiative planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Ability to adapt to changes in projects’ scope, as dictated by principal investigator (PI) or team lead based on evolving project funder requirements and in-progress research findings.
• Ability to manage projects within a matrixed environment, with support of PI or team lead.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with commercial building energy efficiency programs.
• Experience managing research projects or programs.
• Skill in organizing in-person and remote engagement with experts, stakeholders, technology vendors.
• Experience updating website content.
• Ability to write technical content for general audience.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet software.

Notes:

• This is a full time, 1 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• 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.
• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

How To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to apply directly online and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. 
  
• For full consideration, please apply by Monday, July 18, 2022 with the following application materials:
  • Cover Letter - Describe your interest in this position and the relevance of your background.
  • Resume.

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