Project Manager III

Saalex Corp.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

A defense and engineering services firm is seeking a Project Manager III in San Diego, CA. This role involves managing IT, cybersecurity, and engineering projects while ensuring they meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements. Candidates should have 8-12 years of relevant experience and a degree in Business, Management, or Engineering. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

8–12 years of experience in program/project management or related field.
Experience managing or supporting complex IT or engineering programs/projects.
Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, DAWIA PM).

Responsibilities

Manage project execution, ensuring delivery of IT, cybersecurity, and engineering efforts.
Lead project execution ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
Manage risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Program/project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of project management principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Project Manager III in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Contingent on Contract Award.

Salary: $100k-$170k (depending on experience)

The Project Manager III manages project execution, ensuring delivery of IT, cybersecurity, and engineering efforts aligned with cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Essential Functions:

Lead project execution ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
Manage risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
Oversee project reporting, PMRs, and deliverables.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, cybersecurity, and engineering.
Ensure compliance with contractual and DoD requirements.
Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams.
Other duties as assigned or required.

Required:

8–12 years of experience in program/project management or related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience managing or supporting complex IT or engineering programs/projects.
Knowledge of project management principles (cost, schedule, risk).
Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, DAWIA PM).

Desired:

Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs.
Familiarity with EVM and program reporting.
Experience with PM tools (MS Project, Excel, Power BI).

Additional Qualifications:

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance. Active clearances preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

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