Sentinel Project Manager/Principal Project Manager - 8429-1

Description

The defense systems unit is hiring an experienced Project Manager or Principal Project Manager for the Sentinel program, based in Roy, UT.

The role sits within Support & Training and involves regular contact with the leaders of other programs and the SDS division.

You will drive execution and communicate clearly with senior leadership. A proven record in program performance, cost and schedule control, and team building is highly desired, along with a strong team focus, a proactive approach, and the ability to juggle several tasks at once.

Responsibilities

• Tie together program segments and supporting functional teams through day-to-day tactical operations.
• Plan, monitor and control the work scope in your assigned program area.
• Track project status and budget, manage schedules and spot project issues, then build fixes that meet productivity, quality and client-satisfaction targets.
• Set up ways to monitor and report project progress, and lead problem solving and interventions with senior managers.
• Prepare Change Control Board packages and Budget Change Requests with CAMs and WPLs, and support briefings to the relevant review boards.
• Keep project management work products consistent and high in quality.
• Build and grow the team.

Requirements

• Project Manager: a bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience. A master's degree can replace the experience requirement, and 4 additional years of related experience can stand in for the degree.
• Principal Project Manager: 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 3 years with a master's, or 1 year with a PhD. Four years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a formal degree.
• Able to obtain and keep Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a timeframe the company judges reasonable for its business needs.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Able to build solid working relationships with technical staff, peers and customers.
• Experience briefing executive leadership.
• Able to earn Control Account Manager (CAM) certification.
• Foundational knowledge of EVMS.
• Proficient in JIRA.
• Preferred: strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with all levels of staff and management.
• Preferred: in-scope active DoD Secret clearance.
• Preferred: experience with Special Program Access S/4 (SAP).
• Preferred: experience with Agile project management.
• Preferred: exceptional analytical, strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Preferred: experience working in a multi-team environment.
• Preferred: experience with schedule, risk and performance management.
• Preferred: earned value management knowledge in a program management role.
• Preferred: experience managing cost and schedules.

Conditions

Full-time position on a 9/80 schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

Based in Roy, UT. Relocation assistance may be available, and the role may offer a competitive relocation package.

Must be a US citizen holding an active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Primary level base pay: $65,500.00 to $98,300.00. Secondary level base pay: $81,400.00 to $122,000.00. These ranges are guidelines, and final offers depend on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but it may close earlier or later depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for a broad package: medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance and work/life programs, paid time off, health and wellness resources, and employee discounts.
• Depending on the role, pay extras may include overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Further benefits include health, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.