IT Project Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee, XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a MartinFed company.

XCEL Engineering is a part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) which was created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting the best and the brightest technical talent. Consider joining our impressive team today!

JOB OVERVIEW

Xcel Engineering seeks an IT Project Manager to manage a portfolio of information security projects for the National Security Sciences, Systems Management (SM) Group within the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division(NND) invites candidates to join its Software Development team by applying for an IT Project Manager position.

NND is a world-class leader in the development and deployment of technology for nuclear security. Partnering with subject matter experts, NND's SM Group solves complex problems through software solutions including mission-management systems, data collection, materials tracking, and analytical tools. The IT Project Manager will be embedded within a safety software development project team and is expected to lead that team by ensuring Agile software development efforts and releases are completed on time and within budget, accurately assessing risk, removing impediments, communicating and collaborating with product owners and sponsors, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The position will also drive process improvements, serve as a resource for other IT Project Managers in the SM Group, and advocate for the discipline of project management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead collaborative Agile teams in the design, development, and delivery of custom safety software solutions by planning and managing scope, performance, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, backlog refinement, retrospectives) to maintain cadence, reduce risk, and work toward continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and collaborate closely with software development teams and product owners to develop and test robust and scalable software solutions that meet mission needs while aligning with required nuclear facility procedures.
• Translate business needs and regulatory frameworks (e.g., DOE Orders, AMSE NQA-1, FDA regulations) into actionable requirements that ensure compliance and sustainability of solutions.
• Conduct technical discovery sessions to elicit and validate detailed requirements including security and safety constraints.
• Evaluate and influence user experience (UX) by collaborating with UI/UX designers and front-end developers, ensuring software is intuitive, accessible, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters, roadmaps, software quality assurance plans, and high-level requirements.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and resource allocation planning with an understanding of government budgets and while managing multiple funding streams.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders-including scientists, engineers, operators, and federal partners-to ensure alignment of technical solutions with mission goals and operational requirements.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoE security clearance.
• B.S. degree in a business discipline or a computer science field
• Minimum 10 years of substantial progressive experience as a project manager.
• Demonstrated in-depth expertise in and understanding of managing Agile software development projects.
• Proven track record of following through on commitments, being accountable to deadlines, and delivering results.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Considerable experience preparing project/program financials.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships, manage stakeholder expectations, collaborate, and build consensus within a team.
• Proven planning and problem-solving expertise.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen, particularly in the areas of establishing relationships, trust, and credibility.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• DoE Q or L Security Clearance
• MS degree in computer science, business, project management, or related field.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with ASME NQA-1 software development.
• Experience with FDA-regulated software development.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience with sensitive data.
• Experience mentoring staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Xcel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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All positions at Xcel Engineering, Inc. are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, Xcel Engineering is an E-Verify employer.