Project Manager

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**Position Overview**

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing a variety of projects within the organization, ensuring successful execution in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations. This role includes personnel management, financial oversight, and direct interaction with DoD clients and military stakeholders. The Project Manager applies project management best practices and Agile methodologies to guide teams, allocate resources, mitigate risks, and deliver high‑quality outcomes. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail‑oriented leader with strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage technical and cross‑functional teams.

**What you'll do:**

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• Oversee and manage multiple projects across technical and operational domains
• Lead personnel management activities, including team performance, tasking, mentorship, and conflict resolution
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
• Collaborate closely with DoD clients and military personnel to understand requirements, address challenges, and ensure project alignment with mission needs
• Apply project management best practices and Agile methodologies to plan, execute, monitor, and deliver projects
• Track project performance metrics and implement corrective actions when needed
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule
• Prepare and deliver regular project status updates, reports, and briefings to leadership and stakeholders
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address project issues
• Ensure all project activities adhere to organizational policies, security requirements, and client expectations

**What you'll need:**

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• 3 years of experience in Project Management or equivalent successful military experience
• 2 years of experience managing projects such as software development, communications or intelligence systems, or IT‑related projects in a cloud hosting environment
• Experience with project financial management including budgeting and resource planning
• Familiarity working with DoD clients or military personnel, understanding mission requirements and operating environments

**Bonus Points if you have:**

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• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
• PMP Certification
• Experience with Agile frameworks
• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) organizations
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing cloud, IT, or mission‑critical technical projects

### **Clearance**

• Must possess an active **TS/SCI‑level security clearance**

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