Sr. Project Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with the end-to-end management (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure) of high-priority IT capability projects across the SIE.
• Monitor, adjust, and deliver detailed reports on project performance metrics, budgets, resource allocations, and schedules to keep initiatives on track.
• Drive and execute the priorities and operational activities of USSOCOM HQ, Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces, ensuring all IT products and services are advanced effectively.
• Develop and implement strategic project objectives aimed at creating, delivering, and enhancing industry best practices in project management across the organization.
• Oversee the transition of complex IT products and services from project phase to active, sustainable operations.
• Act as the primary interface for senior military and civilian leadership, presenting performance metrics, schedule updates, and mitigation strategies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level oversight, direction, and mentorship to project teams and junior project managers, establishing standards of excellence for project execution.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant professional experience, specifically the performance of operational, strategic, and program management functions identified in SOW Sections 3.1 and 3.4 in support of a Government agency, will be considered on a year-for-year basis in lieu of formal education.
• Strong, proven senior-level experience managing complex IT projects or military programs is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Expert knowledge of project management frameworks (PMBOK) and experience applying them to high-pressure defense environment projects.
• Strong proficiency in tracking project budgets, managing variances, and utilizing scheduling tools to keep multi-faceted tasks aligned.
• Solid understanding of enterprise IT networks, capability deployment, and operational lifecycles within the DoD framework.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams, manage conflicting priorities, and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with a track record of successfully briefing senior executives and military command staff.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strictly required.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: General office environment.