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Sharing My Story

Sharing My Story. David Arakawa, Federal Project Director SNS Instruments Next-Generation (SING) Project DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory Site Office. Outline. My Experience Office of Science’s (SC) Expectations Mentoring SING Project Overview “Opportunities” Outcomes Key Lessons

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Sharing My Story

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  1. Sharing My Story David Arakawa, Federal Project Director SNS Instruments Next-Generation (SING) Project DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory Site Office

  2. Outline • My Experience • Office of Science’s (SC) Expectations • Mentoring • SING Project • Overview • “Opportunities” • Outcomes • Key Lessons • Final Thoughts

  3. Broad-based Experiences in DOE Programs and Projects • Uranium Enrichment • Science Programs • Commercial • Science Projects • Basic Energy Sciences • Nuclear Physics • Biological and Environmental Research • Laboratory Infrastructure

  4. Meeting SC’s Expectations • Owner’s Representative • Leadership (Accountability) • Proactive • Trust (but verify) • Communicate (Keep Programs and AE Informed – No Surprises!) • Mentoring

  5. Mentoring • Mentored by SC and NE Program and Project Directors and Contractor Project Managers • Interacting with the SNS FPD and project team • Observing and participating in Lehman reviews • Benefitted from opportunities provided by co-workers and managers

  6. SNS Instruments Next Generation (SING) • 1 Project • 5 Best-in-Class Neutron Instruments • $68.5M TPC • 8 Years – Concept to Commissioning

  7. SING “Opportunities” • Contingency Management • Integration with Operating Facility • Tailoring Strategy • Unique Risks (e.g. foreign procurements)

  8. SING Outcomes • Completed ahead of schedule (2 months) and under budget ($263K) • Exceeded KPPs for all 5 instruments • Worked safely • Delivered capital asset

  9. Key Lessons • Established Project Management Process • Effective Project Team • Thorough Pre-Project Planning and Communication • Excellent Project Team • Effective Tailoring Strategy • Useful Long Lead Procurements

  10. Final Thoughts • Seek Opportunities to Expand Your Experience • Continue to Learn and Mentor Others • Share Lessons to Accomplish Mission

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