Senior Project Manager & Site Lead

C3EL; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks a Senior Project Manager & Site Lead to manage contract execution and operations at Fort Shafter Flats. The ideal candidate must have a Secret clearance, extensive IT program management experience, and a strong understanding of DoD procedures. This role involves overseeing technical operations and compliance, ensuring optimal performance across our enterprise IT project.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance required.
• Minimum of six years of experience in IT program management.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site lead responsible for contract execution.
• Manage staffing, workload prioritization, and task assignment.
• Oversee network and cybersecurity operations.

Skills

IT program management

Enterprise operations leadership

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Process improvement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification

Job description

Senior Project Manager & Site Lead

Location: Fort Shafter Flats, HI

Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret (Top Secret eligible preferred)

U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Overview

C3EL is seeking a cleared Senior Project Manager & Site Lead to join our on‑site team at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position serves as the primary on‑site leader responsible for overall contract execution, mission continuity, and the daily direction of enterprise IT operations. The Senior Project Manager will oversee technical and administrative functions supporting a Network Operations and Security Center, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and coordination across the program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on‑site lead responsible for overall contract execution, mission continuity, and daily operations.
• Manage staffing, workload prioritization, task assignment, and performance tracking for all contract personnel.
• Act as the primary point of contact and liaison with government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Oversee all DIACAP and Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification activities and ensure program deliverables meet compliance and quality standards.
• Direct enterprise network and cybersecurity operations, ensuring consistent adherence to established SLAs and DoD policies.
• Support process improvement and standardization efforts across project management and operational functions.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership and technical staff to maintain mission readiness and ensure successful contract performance.
• Prepare and deliver reports, metrics, and documentation to government stakeholders as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• An active, in‑scope U.S. Government‑issued Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility preferred).
• Current DoD‑8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+, CE, or equivalent).
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in IT program management and enterprise operations leadership supporting a Network Operations and Security Center.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition and CHESS purchasing procedures, MPLS, DISA circuit management, and enterprise hardware/software integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent management certification (Six Sigma, ITIL preferred).
• Proven success in acquiring DIACAP Authorization to Operate (ATO) as part of a certification and accreditation team.
• Completion of formal management training or courses (PMI, Six Sigma, ITIL, etc.).
• Prior management experience supporting USARPAC and/or USARC environments.

Education

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.