Project Manager (USASOC-CDAO)

Kentro; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kentro is seeking a Journeyman-level Project Manager to support USASOC CDAO under the EDAT program in Fayetteville, NC. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and delivering data, analytics, and technology initiatives across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in project management, with DoD or federal experience, and can coordinate diverse stakeholders. Onsite work in Fayetteville, NC, with a strong emphasis on compliance and collaboration with government and contractor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably with DoD or federal government programs.
• Experience managing IT, software development, data, analytics, cybersecurity, or enterprise tech projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to deliver clear status reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of USASOC CDAO projects and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Coordinate activities across government personnel, contractors, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Track scope, requirements, risks, issues, actions, and decisions through completion.
• Facilitate meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare status reports, briefings, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Monitor performance against schedules and customer requirements.
• Identify risks and coordinate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain project documentation and SOPs.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, software developers, and cybersecurity personnel.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Schedule management

Risk management

Communications

PM methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for a Journeyman-level Project Manager to support the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO) under the EDAT program in Fayetteville, NC. The Project Manager will support the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of data, analytics, application, and technology initiatives across the USASOC CDAO portfolio. This position will work closely with government stakeholders, technical teams, cybersecurity personnel, data professionals, application developers, and program leadership to ensure projects are executed on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing IT, data, analytics, software development, or enterprise technology projects in a DoD environment and be comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Location: Onsite in Fayetteville, NC

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of assigned USASOC CDAO projects and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Coordinate project activities across government personnel, contractors, technical teams, and organizational stakeholders.
• Track project scope, requirements, risks, issues, action items, and decisions through completion.
• Facilitate project meetings, working groups, status reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare project status reports, briefings, dashboards, and executive-level updates.
• Monitor project performance against established schedules, objectives, and customer requirements.
• Identify schedule, resource, technical, and operational risks and coordinate mitigation strategies.
• Support the development and maintenance of project documentation, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with data engineers, analysts, software developers, architects, cybersecurity personnel, and other technical resources to support successful project execution.
• Assist with requirements gathering, documentation, prioritization, and validation.
• Support Agile and/or traditional project management methodologies as appropriate to the effort.
• Track project deliverables and ensure products are completed and submitted in accordance with contractual and customer requirements.
• Coordinate dependencies between projects and identify potential impacts to the broader CDAO portfolio.
• Support resource planning and provide leadership with visibility into staffing, workload, and project execution.
• Assist with acquisition, tasking, and coordination of technical resources as required.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure documentation is stored in accordance with program and government requirements.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives across the CDAO organization.
• Perform other project management duties as assigned by program leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience: 3+ years of project management experience, preferably supporting DoD, Army, USSOCOM, or other federal government programs.
• Technical Skills:
• Experience managing IT, software development, data, analytics, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining project schedules, tracking milestones, and managing deliverables.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear project status reports and briefings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience identifying and tracking project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with government and contractor leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USASOC, USSOCOM, or Army Special Operations organizations.
• Experience supporting a Chief Data Officer/Chief Data and Analytics Office, data governance, data analytics, AI/ML, or enterprise data initiatives.
• PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar project-management/work-tracking platforms.
• Experience supporting cloud, data platform, application modernization, or enterprise architecture initiatives.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition, cybersecurity, RMF, and/or federal IT processes.
• Experience working within classified environments.
• Familiarity with Army and DoD policies, procedures, and organizational structures.

Clearance Requirement

• Minimum of active Top Secret clearance required
• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card)

Benefits

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [e-mail].