Project Manager

About the role

SMS is hiring Project Managers for a new and busy BIM contract. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing Phase 4 Modernization implementation activities ensuring successful installation, testing, cutover, and System Acceptance of modernized Base Area Network infrastructure. Up to 25% travel will be required for travel to oversee base projects as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages Phase 4 Modernization implementation activities ensuring successful installation, testing, cutover, and System Acceptance of modernized Base Area Network infrastructure
• Coordinates installation teams, schedules, and resources across all modernization activities
• Ensures execution aligns with PMO-approved System Planning, Requirements, Implementation Plan (SPRIP) and 18-month modernization timeline
• Manages Preliminary Integration Reviews (PIR) and Critical Integration Reviews (CIR) with Government stakeholders and base organizations
• Coordinates Integration Plan Acceptance processes ensuring timely Government approvals
• Manages Network Integration Lab operations and Qualification Testing activities
• Coordinates installation schedules, Authorized Service Interruptions, and base coordination requirements
• Manages equipment procurement, delivery, and logistics
• Oversees OSP fiber optic installations and ISP infrastructure deployments
• Coordinates with base Civil Engineering for AF Forms 332, 813, and 103 approvals
• Manages cutover planning and execution minimizing operational impacts
• Leads System Acceptance Testing coordination and documentation

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, information technology, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of program/project management experience in network infrastructure implementation or telecommunications deployment
• Department of Defense, Secret clearance or the ability obtain an interim Secret clearance
• PMP certification preferred
• Willing to travel throughout the US up to 25%

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.