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US ITER Deputy Project Director

4 months ago


Oak Ridge, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time

Requisition Id 13202 

Overview: 

The Deputy Director reports to the Director of the US ITER Project. The Director oversees the project’s strategic direction and ensures that it meets the approved performance plan and DOE expectations. Additionally, the Director collaborates with various external parties, such as the international ITER Organization, other ITER members, partner laboratory leadership and DOE Office of Science Fusion Energy Sciences.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee project execution activities related to procurement and quality assurance teams, in coordination with the Project Director, Project Manager and Technical Directors.

Oversee partner lab performance, and address challenges swiftly in coordination with project and lab leadership.

Establish clear expectations and communications with project partner labs, vendors, and key project contributors.

Assess emerging issues that could impact project performance, including technical challenges, contract performance, and staffing.

Develop strategies and solutions to mitigate and manage issues impacting project performance.

Collaborate with project leadership and managers to assure best practices are implemented and resources are appropriately aligned with project goals.

Advise and support the Project Director and Project Manager in establishment of project execution priorities and strategies.

Support the Project Director in leading the project team to earn high assessments in DOE/SC Office of Project Assessment reviews

Sustain an integrated US ITER team with experienced project management, technical staff, and support staff.

As advised by the Project Director, interact with the DOE Federal Project Director and the DOE Fusion Energy Sciences program manager; and, with project advisory boards and committees, partner laboratories, ORNL leadership, the scientific community, and media.

Ensure safety and environmental compliance and ESH and QA goals are achieved.

Serve as the Project Director’s designated alternate as needed.

Member of the US ITER Change Control Board (CCB-3).

Observer (non-Member) of Integrated Project Team.

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.


Basic Qualifications:

Advanced technical degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a science or engineering discipline with a minimum of 20 years of experience overseeing significant technical programs or projects.

Proven track record in establishing and leading successful scientific programs/projects is required.

Knowledge of DOE project management is required.

Demonstrated ability to lead reviews and advisory committees is required. Distinguished record of technical achievement and recognition required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven successful management of large, complex scientific/technical projects. 

Proven ability to work productively with highly-skilled scientists, engineers, and project management professionals.

Experience with alternate contracting vehicles and selection methods and processes.

Ability to travel domesticly (6-12 trips per year) and internationaly(2-4 trips per year).

Experience with DOE projects managed per order 413, especially DOE Office of Science projects

Experience with fusion science and technology

Earned trust of the US fusion research community


Join ORNL, where we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. As a valued member of our team, you will have access to competitive pay and benefits programs, including medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, and employee amenities such as fitness facilities and on-site banking. We also offer a range of employee benefits, including prescription drug plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and generous vacation and holidays.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.


ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.