Project Manager (Fed Gov) at RESPEC in Albuquerque, NM, United States

Job description

• RESPEC is hiring an experienced technical Project Manager in support of our federal government client. This position supports enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Digital Thread modernization initiatives.
• The Project Manager will serve as the operational backbone for task-order execution, ensuring timely delivery of complex engineering system integrations while maintaining strict compliance with federal security, quality, and configuration management standards. This position requires a seasoned professional who can navigate the unique requirements of National Laboratory operations while driving technical teams toward mission success.
• Oversee task-order delivery, schedules, resource allocation, and team coordination for enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Digital Thread modernization initiatives.
• This role encompasses end-to-end responsibility for project execution within a highly regulated environment, requiring meticulous attention to milestone tracking, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and deliverable quality. The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional efforts spanning engineering design systems, CAD data management platforms, Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools, and integrated configuration control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• · Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams supporting enterprise engineering systems, CAD/PLM data management, and ALM workflows.
• · Manage delivery schedules, risk registers, resource allocations, and task-order milestones in Agile/Hybrid environments.
• · Serve as the primary operational link between government task managers, engineering stakeholders, and technical implementation leads.
• · Facilitate integration, configuration management, and cutover workflows across product lifecycle tools.
• · Manage task orders, schedules, milestones, and deliverables in accordance with FFP and FFP-LOE (Level of Effort) contract structures.
• · Coordinate communication between Sandia National Laboratories personnel and contractor teams, ensuring alignment on technical requirements, delivery expectations, and quality standards.
• · Track progress and submit status reports via Jira and other designated collaboration platforms, maintaining real-time visibility into project health and risk posture.
• · Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including work breakdown structures, risk/issue logs, resource management plans, and quality assurance protocols.
• · Facilitate regular status reviews, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives with technical teams and stakeholder groups.
• · Ensure compliance with NTESS and DOE/NNSA security, safety, and operational protocols throughout all phases of project execution.
• · Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains across engineering system delivery workflows.
• · Manage vendor relationships, subcontractor coordination, and third-party integration activities as required by task-order scope.
• · Provide escalation support and rapid decision-making during critical project phases, system cutovers, and production deployments.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 5–10 years (Senior) or 10–15 years (Principal) of technical project management experience. Active PMP or CSM preferred.
• Domain Exposure
• Direct experience managing project teams within the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), National Laboratories (e.g., Sandia, Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore), or strictly regulated defense/aerospace environments.
• Technical/Tooling Context
• Experience managing projects involving enterprise PLM, 3D CAD data management, or Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) software environments.
• Toolchain Familiarity
• Working familiarity with the PTC product ecosystem (Windchill, PDMLink, CodeBeamer, Creo) or direct functional equivalents (e.g., Teamcenter, Enovia, Azure DevOps/Jira for ALM). Hands-on configuration is not required, but candidate must demonstrate ability to manage teams delivering PTC-integrated solutions.
• Core Competencies
• · Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder technical projects from initiation through closure.
• · Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Hybrid project management methodologies, with demonstrated ability to tailor approaches to organizational context.
• · Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and to facilitate productive collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• · Experience managing geographically distributed teams and coordinating work across multiple contractor organizations.
• · Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and maintain project momentum in dynamic environments.
• · Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a data-driven approach to risk management and decision-making.
• · Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• · Experience with PTC Windchill, PDMLink, CodeBeamer, or Creo in an enterprise deployment context.
• · Prior work supporting Digital Thread, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or Digital Engineering Transformation initiatives.
• · Familiarity with DOE/NNSA security protocols, OPSEC requirements, and controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling procedures.
• · Experience managing projects within environments requiring personnel security clearances (Q, L, or equivalent).
• · Knowledge of NIST, CMMI, or ISO quality and process maturity frameworks.
• · Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• · Experience with federal contracting vehicles, FAR/DEAR compliance, and government task-order execution models.

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Communication
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Risk management
• Stakeholder communication
• Team coordination
• Jira

Preferred

• PMP or CSM certification
• NIST, CMMI, or ISO frameworks