Project Management Lead

Knowesis Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Company Match

Job summary

Knowesis Inc. seeks a Project Management Lead to provide overarching portfolio management services for the Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE).

The role develops project management standards and directs operations to ensure delivery of the center's technical initiatives, with hybrid/telework eligibility and a Tier 2 clearance path. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least six years of project/portfolio management experience, plus PMP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 6 years of professional project/portfolio management experience.
• Experience developing and applying project management standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching portfolio management services to the Center as a whole.
• Develop and apply project management methods, templates, tools, and procedures consistent with professional standards (e.g., PMBok) and industry best practices.
• Assist in monitoring and directing day-to-day operations of assigned programs to ensure policies are followed and goals are met.
• Provide expert guidance to project teams and coordinate resources across multiple initiatives to mitigate operational risks.

Skills

Portfolio management

PMBOK-based methods

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Brief Description

Position: Project Management Lead

Location

Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE)

Work Environment

Hybrid / Telework Eligible (Routine and situational telework is authorized. Facility space restrictions may necessitate part-time or full-time telework.)

Clearance Required

TIER 2: Non-critical sensitive position (Must be able to obtain and maintain)

Status

Full-Time

Salary Range

$100,000 - $131,000

Knowesis is seeking a Project Management Lead to provide overarching portfolio management services for the center. This individual develops project management standards and directs operations to ensure that PHCoE's portfolio of technical initiatives is delivered efficiently.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overarching portfolio management services to the Center as a whole.
• Develop and apply project management methods, templates, tools, and procedures consistent with professional standards (e.g., PMBok) and industry best practices.
• Assist in monitoring and directing day-to-day operations of assigned programs to ensure policies are followed and goals are met.
• Provide expert guidance to project teams and coordinate resources across multiple initiatives to mitigate operational risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 6 years of professional project/portfolio management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Prior experience managing technical or research portfolios within the Defense Health Agency.

Benefits

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.