Naval PORTS Project Lead

Serco; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Project Manager to lead the PORTS program in support of Navy training systems. You will manage day-to-day operations, liaise with customers, and ensure schedules and budgets meet DoD requirements.

The role requires a US citizenship with DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and at least 5 years of management experience including P&L. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, applied science, or management.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience including profit and loss.
• Familiar with software development projects.
• Solid experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MSProject).
• Travel up to 10%.
• Experience managing software development projects or HW/SW delivery and installation projects.
• Experience with navy simulation and training systems.
• Prior Surface Navy experience with Aegis, SSDS or LCS combat systems.
• Current Secret clearance.
• Experience managing Government Contracts.
• Experience developing development or sustainment proposals.
• Experience presenting project performance to upper management and customers.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001, CMMI, or similar quality standards.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.
• DAWIA Program Management Certifications or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day operational aspects of ongoing projects and liaise between Program Manager, Customer, and project team.
• Review status of projects and budgets; review work products; manage schedules and prepare status reports.
• Prepare data items in accordance with DoD requirements.
• Adhere to quality objectives, technical metrics, and schedules.
• Attend meetings and brief Serco management and Navy customers on project status.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
• Participate in proposal activities for new projects.

Skills

Navy project management

Software development familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Initiative & adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering/applied science/management

DAWIA PM Certification or PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Serco is seeking a Project Manager to lead the PORTS program in support of Navy training systems. You will manage day-to-day operations, liaise with customers, and ensure schedules and budgets meet DoD requirements.

The role requires a US citizenship with DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and at least 5 years of management experience including P&L. Travel up to 10% is expected.