Hiring: Technical Project Manager, Software Engineer and AI Company: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Location: Richland, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:29:23 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Confluence, Jira About the job Experience: •7+ years of relevant project management experience Required Skills: •Lead project execution across software engineering, data science, and AI/ML initiatives from initiation through deployment, operations transition, and sustainment handoff •Own integrated planning and controls—scope, schedule, budget, milestones, resourcing, and governance—delivering clear, actionable status reporting and documented decisions •Partner with Technical Leads, Architects, Principal Investigators, Data Scientists, and SMEs to drive execution, resolve blockers, and align technical decisions with program objectives •Maintain project artifacts in Jira/Confluence (backlogs, roadmaps, decision logs, action items, dependency tracking) •Identify and mitigate risks and issues across scope, technical execution, data quality, model performance, ML-Ops readiness, security/compliance, and deployment •Serve as primary stakeholder interface, translating mission objectives into executable plans and managing expectations on progress, risks, and tradeoffs •This position is based in Richland, WA or Seattle, WA and requires an onsite presence. Qualifications: •MS/MA or higher and 7+ years of relevant project management experience •Degree in computer science, data science, information technology, engineering, or related technical field •Demonstrated success with cross-functional teams (software engineers, data scientists, researchers, SMEs) •Proficiency with agile delivery methods and project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence) •Proven ability developing and managing project schedules, budgets, dependencies, and delivery metrics •Strong sponsor engagement and stakeholder communication skills •Solid analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and collaboration capabilities •This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!