Project Manager

The Copper River Family of Companies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Copper River Family of Companies located in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support SOCOM IT initiatives. You will plan, execute, and close IT projects, coordinate with government stakeholders, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

A Top-Secret clearance and PMP certification are required. Ideal candidates will have experience with DoD or Federal Government programs, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, plus

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs.
• PMP certification required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute, and close IT projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, risks, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with Government stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ensure project objectives align with mission priorities and contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress and prepare status reports for leadership.
• Facilitate project meetings and coordinate action items.
• Support transition of completed projects into operational environments.
• Maintain project documentation and configuration records.
• Apply project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance project execution.

Skills

Risk assessment & mitigation

Schedule & resource management

Government IT project management

Stakeholder coordination

Performance reporting

Project documentation

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Coho Consulting Group is seeking a Project Manager to support Information Technology (IT) initiatives within the SOCOM Information Environment (SIE) at Tampa, FL. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, monitoring, and closing projects that deliver new or enhanced IT capabilities supporting USSOCOM, Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and deployed forces. This position works closely with Government stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established project management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute, and close assigned IT projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, risks, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with Government stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ensure project objectives align with mission priorities and contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress and prepare status reports for leadership.
• Facilitate project meetings and coordinate action items.
• Support transition of completed projects into operational environments.
• Maintain project documentation and configuration records.
• Apply project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance project execution.

Security Clearance

• Active Top-Secret Clearance required

Education and Certification

• No degree required
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software

Demonstrated Knowledge & Experience

• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Schedule and resource management
• Government IT project management
• Stakeholder coordination
• Performance reporting and project documentation
• IT service delivery and operational transition

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.