Project Management Specialist, Senior

Amentum; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist to support critical operations within the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command. This role involves overseeing project implementation, managing team dynamics, and ensuring compliance with project management methodologies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in project management, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise will directly impact national security initiatives and contribute to the success of vital projects.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in project management or related fields.
• Active TOP SECRET US Government Clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Communicate project plans and updates to the project team.
• Oversee the implementation and design of projects.
• Monitor and report project progress to management.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Amentum is now hiring a Project Management Specialist, Senior position in support of the Field, Lab and Air Integration / Experimentation / Modeling and Risk Reduction (FLAIR) office at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD and other locations. This project will provide the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Research (C5ISR) Center services to include programmatic/business management services, engineering support services, field engineering, laboratory, logistics, and acquisition / administrative support services to augment FLAIR core Government personnel and turn-key solutions to support the missions of FLAIR and its associated Managers and customers. This support will be conducted in close coordination with Government project leads within FLAIR

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate project plans and updates to the project team and management.
• Oversee the implementation and design of projects.
• Manage the project team in achieving the project scope, schedule and cost objectives.
• Identify problems and implement solutions to improve performance against established objectives.
• Gather information from teams regarding performance to create visibility into opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate discussions and conduct meetings to address issues.
• Enforce compliance of project management methodology.
• Monitor and report the progress of the project to management.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma.
• Minimum of 9 years of working experience. Will accept 5 years of additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have an Active TOP SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a TOP SECRET Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting C5ISR DEVCOM programs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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