Project Manager Team Lead

Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all phases of the project lifecycle-from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, risk mitigation strategies, and communication frameworks.
• Lead and coordinate project teams across various functional areas to ensure successful and timely delivery of all project deliverables.
• Use project management tools to track progress, monitor task completion, and manage dependencies.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and contractual deliverables in alignment with organizational and client requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholder communications, ensuring regular updates to leadership, clients, and end users.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, and risks.
• Proactively identify project risks and issues; develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Ensure all project activities are compliant with internal policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct post-project reviews and continuous improvement assessments to enhance future project delivery.

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success in program or project management, overseeing projects or initiatives that span multiple functional areas or disciplines.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources for complex programs, including risk and change management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and delegate tasks effectively across various workstreams.
• Proficient in program planning, resource allocation, stakeholder communication, and performance tracking.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams, external vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Solid understanding of risk management, program evaluation, and continuous process improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in developing and delivering reports and status updates to internal and external stakeholders.

• Project or program management certification, such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PgMP (Program Management Professional), or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
• Experience with profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities, including managing budgets and financial forecasting.
• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, Primavera, or Asana.
• Proven ability to drive change management, lead through ambiguity, and implement process and performance improvements.
• Knowledge of contract management and experience managing government contracts or working in regulated industries (e.g., defense, healthcare, aerospace).
• Experience in conducting post-project/program evaluations, assessing outcomes, and applying lessons learned to future initiatives.
• Understanding of program governance, enterprise-level portfolio management, or strategic planning frameworks.