Project Manager

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead Phase 4 Modernization of Base Area Network infrastructure across multiple sites in the United States.

You will oversee installation, testing, cutover, and System Acceptance with strong coordination of cross‑functional teams and government stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of PM experience in network infrastructure or telecom, DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain interim clearance, PMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, information technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of program/project management experience in network infrastructure implementation or telecommunications deployment.
• Department of Defense, Secret clearance or ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Willing to travel throughout the US up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Manages Phase 4 Modernization implementation activities ensuring successful installation, testing, cutover, and System Acceptance of modernized Base Area Network infrastructure.
• Coordinates installation teams, schedules, and resources across all modernization activities.
• Ensures execution aligns with PMO-approved System Planning, Requirements, Implementation Plan (SPRIP) and 18-month modernization timeline.
• Manages Preliminary Integration Reviews (PIR) and Critical Integration Reviews (CIR) with Government stakeholders and base organizations.
• Coordinates Integration Plan Acceptance processes ensuring timely Government approvals.
• Manages Network Integration Lab operations and Qualification Testing activities.
• Coordinates installation schedules, Authorized Service Interruptions, and base coordination requirements.
• Manages equipment procurement, delivery, and logistics.
• Oversees OSP fiber optic installations and ISP infrastructure deployments.
• Coordinates with base Civil Engineering for AF Forms 332, 813, and 103 approvals.
• Manages cutover planning and execution minimizing operational impacts.
• Leads System Acceptance Testing coordination and documentation.

Skills

Program Management

Network infrastructure

DoD experience

PMP (preferred)

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SMS is hiring Project Mangers for your new and busy BIM contract. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing Phase 4 Modernization implementation activities ensuring successful installation, testing, cutover, and System Acceptance of modernized Base Area Network infrastructure. Up to 25% travel will be required for travel to oversee base projects as needed.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages Phase 4 Modernization implementation activities ensuring successful installation, testing, cutover, and System Acceptance of modernized Base Area Network infrastructure
• Coordinates installation teams, schedules, and resources across all modernization activities
• Ensures execution aligns with PMO-approved System Planning, Requirements, Implementation Plan (SPRIP) and 18-month modernization timeline
• Manages Preliminary Integration Reviews (PIR) and Critical Integration Reviews (CIR) with Government stakeholders and base organizations
• Coordinates Integration Plan Acceptance processes ensuring timely Government approvals
• Manages Network Integration Lab operations and Qualification Testing activities
• Coordinates installation schedules, Authorized Service Interruptions, and base coordination requirements
• Manages equipment procurement, delivery, and logistics
• Oversees OSP fiber optic installations and ISP infrastructure deployments
• Coordinates with base Civil Engineering for AF Forms 332, 813, and 103 approvals
• Manages cutover planning and execution minimizing operational impacts
• Leads System Acceptance Testing coordination and documentation

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of program/project management
  experience in network infrastructure implementation or telecommunications deployment.
• Department of Defense, Secret clearance or the ability obtain an interim Secret clearance
• PMP certification preferred
• Willing to travel throughout the US up to 25%

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.