Project Manager III

Saalex; Tidewater (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Project Manager III for Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. The role leads project execution across IT, cybersecurity, and engineering with a focus on cost, schedule, and technical success.

Applicants should have 8–12 years in PM, a Bachelor's degree, and relevant certifications. DoD/Navy program experience and PM tools proficiency are highly valued. This is a contingent position with robust benefits and clear career development.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Saalex Corporationis seeking multipleProject Manager III inTidewater, 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 technicalobjectives.
• 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.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Training & Development

• Wellness Resources

• Stock Option Plan