Project Manager III

Star3; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking a Project Manager III in Crane, IN to oversee IT operations and major multi-year programs. You will steer project definition, scheduling, budgeting, and technical direction, coordinating with agency personnel for resources, while ensuring milestones and performance targets are met.

The role requires SCRUM familiarity, strong Excel and MS Project usage, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Establishment and control of technical milestones, schedules, budgets and costs.
• Program definition, organization, and direction of short- and long-range plans.
• Planning, direction and success of major programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and controlling milestones, schedules, budgets and costs for major programs.
• Defining program scope, organizing teams, and directing short- and long-range plans.
• Leading planning and execution of major systems development efforts and tech initiatives.

Skills

SCRUM directives

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 15+ years PM experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

TRISTAR is seeking a Project Manager III in Crane, IN to support IT Operations. Project Managers are concerned with the overall planning, direction and success of major programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives which have great significance to the activities and agency’s needs. Programs are typically large, multi-year efforts divided into several sub-programs/tasks. Project Managers are also responsible for the overall program definition, organization, and direction of short and long range plans. This includes the responsibility for formulating, guiding, and directing the technical approach; and defining and negotiation with activity and agency personnel for necessary resources. Establishment and control of technical milestones, schedules, budgets and costs are also essential tasks for the Project Manager. Project Managers are NOT personnel manager's and may not serve in that capacity. They are responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Requirements

• Establishment and control of technical milestones, schedules, budgets and costs.
• Program definition, organization, and direction of short- and long-range plans.
• Planning, direction and success of major programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives which have great significance to the activities.
• Bachelors Degree in any technical or managerial discipline or 15 or more years in program/project management.
• Utilize Microsoft Project software to create and manage timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Utilizes SCRUM directives.
• Must be able to conduct cyber training.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Comfort zones don't move missions forward. People do.

At TRISTAR, we're not looking for people who simply check the boxes. We're looking for problem-solvers, innovators, and professionals who are ready to make an impact. Every challenge we tackle supports critical missions, and every team member plays a role in delivering results that matter. If you're driven by purpose, motivated by challenges, and ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself, we invite you to take the next step.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.