Navy PORTS Program Lead

Serco; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability coverage

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Serco invites applications for a Project Management role supporting the PORTS program with Navy clients. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure DoD-aligned deliverables. A DoD Secret clearance and a 5+ year management background are required.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and proposal participation, with up to 10% travel and a focus on delivering high-quality, compliant software/hardware projects.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, applied science, or management.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience including profit and loss.
• Experience with software development projects.
• Solid experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, applied science, or management

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Serco invites applications for a Project Management role supporting the PORTS program with Navy clients. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure DoD-aligned deliverables. A DoD Secret clearance and a 5+ year management background are required.

The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, risk management, and proposal participation, with up to 10% travel and a focus on delivering high-quality, compliant software/hardware projects.