Cybersecurity Project Manager (Philadelphia, PA)

Join Life Cycle Engineering in Philadelphia, PA as a Cybersecurity Project Manager where you will lead your team and perform in a technical capacity in support of our Enterprise IT Solutions (EIS) business' NSWCPD Department 10 cybersecurity initiatives. This role encompasses client, business, and employee management expectations.

About the role

As a Project Manager, you will lead a group of employees to high levels of productivity, results, and engagement through direct and indirect customer interface to understand project requirements. You will ensure your team's success in achieving deliverables and lead the technical delivery of key program initiatives, communicating project requirements, milestones, dependencies, and risks to all stakeholders. You may facilitate meetings with customers, stakeholders, and resources to communicate project scope and approach. In addition to maintaining current business, you will be instrumental in growing new business and accountable for the execution of profitable projects and promised deliverables. You may also support capture and proposal development as needed.

Responsibilities

• Client Management:
  • Establish and maintain credibility, respect, and confidence with customers, partners, and the organization by demonstrating in-depth technical knowledge.
  • Apply LCE's Business Development process and collaborate with marketing, business development, and contracts on proposals and presentations.
  • Serve as the client's point of contact for contract, task order, or purchase order execution.
  • Maintain CRM with project information, positioning information, and contact details.
  • Support QARs by scheduling and participating.
  • Capture execution metrics and success stories.
  • Develop solutions based on customer needs.
• Business Management:
  • Ensure deliverables, cost, and performance levels meet client needs and LCE goals using business management tools (Costpoint, Deltek, PSR, CRM, etc.).
  • Meet or exceed financial and business objectives (Revenue, DLGR, Fee, OH, employee utilization, budgets).
  • Ensure compliance with company and legal guidelines, particularly safe work practices.
• Employee Management:
  • Communicate the organization's direction, goals, and priorities to employees.
  • Participate in hiring new team members in accordance with company policy.
  • Lead change effectively by building commitment in a collaborative team environment.
  • Foster employee growth through mentoring, recognition, and feedback.
  • Address personnel issues timely and empathetically in adherence to company policy.
  • Develop and nurture employee engagement, leading by example.
• Act as the backup to the Program Manager when needed.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with "One LCE Team," including coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback.
• Communicate effectively, drive for results, advocate for customers, and build relationships.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (active Top Secret preferred).
• DoD 8140/8570 baseline cybersecurity certification at the level of IAT III or IAM II/III.
• PMP or PMI-ACP preferred.
• Working knowledge of DAWIA and FAR standards preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Master's preferred).
• Knowledge and understanding of NSWCPD Dept 10 cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ability to perform all technical duties of an ISSO and/or ISSM.
• Full technical experience with RMF lifecycle, NIST 800 series.
• Prior work performance under the supervision of a Program Manager according to company policies and project specifications.
• Full range of project management skills, including creating and maintaining technical project plans, work breakdown structures, resource plans, and schedules.
• Working knowledge of IT and business fields (Cybersecurity, Networking, Software Development, Service Acquisitions).
• Ability to monitor team and project performance and mitigate project risks.
• Ability to work across project management methodologies (waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) in DevSecOps environments.
• Ability to navigate and participate across multiple customer projects and methodologies per day.

Skills

• Personal Mastery/Emotional Intelligence
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Managing Work
• Developing Others
• Managing Conflict
• Influencing/Selling
• Championing Change/Innovation/Diversity
• Driving for Results

Key Business Activities

• DLGR
• Utilization
• Fee
• QAR
• Customer contact
• Promotion recommendations
• Turnover
• Proposals

Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families.
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options.
• Company-matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs.
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code.
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication.
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep.
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions.
• Employee Referral Program and numerous Recognition Opportunities.

Benefits may vary by business unit and location.