Sr. Project Manager New Linthicum Heights, MD

Trace3; Linthicum, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Competitive pay

Training programs

Office snacks & beverages

Culture

PTO

Job summary

Trace3 is seeking a Government Sr. Project Manager to lead strategic program direction, management, and execution for mission-critical customer goals.

This role ensures compliant delivery with the SOW, budgeting, staffing, and customer commitments, partnering with Engineering, Sales, Recruiting and client teams. Active Top Secret clearance is required; on-site work in Baltimore, Annapolis or Linthicum Heights, MD for a 6-month contract likely to extend or convert.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing complex programs or portfolios.
• Experience building integrated program plans and roadmaps.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate delivery.
• Familiarity with FAR and government contracting practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution of the statement of work for government contracts.
• Develop and maintain integrated program roadmaps, schedules, and staffing.
• Coordinate across architecture, systems, and cybersecurity teams.
• Manage risk, issues, actions, decisions, dependencies, and changes.
• Brief senior leadership on program health and risks.

Skills

Program management

Roadmap planning

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Federal contracting

Executive briefing

Top Secret clearance

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?

Come Join Us!

Street-Smart-Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice -The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentallymapping outevery checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork -Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

This is a Top Secret cleared role - Active Top Secret Clearance Required, on-site in Baltimore, Annapolis orLinthicum Heights, MD | This is a 6 month contract, likely to extend or convert to a full time/ permanent role
*** Active Clearance or active within the past 24 months, DoD Top Secret or reciprocity equivalent

JOB SUMMARY:

The Trace3 Government Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the strategic direction, management, and execution of a program to achieve mission-critical goals of the customer and the company. This role ensures programs are executed efficiently, effectively, and in full compliance with the Statement of Work. The Sr. Project Manager works collaboratively with Engineering, Sales, Recruiting, colleagues, and customer teams requiring an understanding and familiarity with overall project execution, including budgeting and financial management, contractual compliance, staff augmentation, employee attraction and retention, personnel management, and corporate finance. The Sr. Project Manager has responsibility and accountability for the delivery of the project with excellence, high quality and customer satisfaction while obtaining the planned gross profit for Trace3 Government. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with excellent communication skills, a proven ability to manage complex initiatives, and a focus on delivering long-term business outcomes. The Sr. Project Manager will maintain visibility into risks, issues, decisions, changes, deliverables, and customer commitments through completion.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead program execution of assigned statement of work
• Develop and maintain the integrated program roadmap, work breakdown structure, schedule, milestones, dependencies, staffing plan, and execution cadence, updating them as priorities or customer requirements change.
• Lead team planning sessions, execution reviews, and status meetings; coordinate work across architecture, system administration, network engineering, cybersecurity, and other supporting functions
• Establish and manage program-level risk, issue, action, decision, dependency, and change logs; drive mitigation, escalation, and resolution.
• Coordinate technical and program decisions with the Engineering Lead and technical team, communicating impacts to scope, schedule, cost, quality, security, and customer commitments.
• Establish a regular stakeholder communication and reporting cadence, provide forward-looking forecasts, and raise blockers early with recommended courses of action.
• Develop and maintain the integrated program roadmap, work breakdown structure, schedule, milestones, dependencies, staffing plan, and execution cadence, updating them as priorities or customer requirements change.
• Lead team planning sessions, execution reviews, and status meetings; coordinate work across architecture, system administration, network engineering, cybersecurity, and other supporting functions.
• Develop and maintain the integrated program roadmap, work breakdown structure, schedule, milestones, dependencies, staffing plan, and execution cadence, updating them as priorities or customer requirements change.
• Lead team planning sessions, execution reviews, and status meetings; coordinate work across architecture, system administration, network engineering, cybersecurity, and other supporting functions.
• Establish and track program objectives, metrics to evaluate implementation and coordinate with customers for high satisfaction
• Coordinate with the Engineering Lead for each project to optimize resource allocation for skill requirements for execution while achieving financial goals
• Develop and monitor budgets for projects and programs, ensuring financial accountability and efficient resource allocation.
• Represent team to Trace3 leadership or internal stakeholders to ensure issues, questions, and concerns of team members are addressed appropriately.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with government program authorities and representatives on program/project regarding contract growth opportunities
• Maintain clear customer alignment on objectives, roadmap, priorities, decisions, risks, and changes while keeping the team focused on authorized scope.
• Acts as a proactive problem solver and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Briefs senior leadership on overall health of contract; anticipates any hiccups and provides solutions
• Assists in transition activities for contract start and completion
• Develop statements of work and cost estimates, with the help of the engineering team, for potential opportunities
• Conducts duties and responsibilities with full understanding of clients’ requirements and the relevant policies and regulations
• Coordinate compliance with customer security, access-control, information-handling, and other applicable contractual requirements without assuming the technical security owner role.
• Ensure that the project(s) and its personnel maintain the proper direction in fulfillment of the contract scope of work
• Acts as a POC for the HC Recruiting team for any clarification or feedback related to staff augmentation, anticipated contract growth, current and/or future resourcing needs and timelines
• Works collaboratively with project team and clients, conducting periodic visits to assess the status of project activities and to contribute to administrative, technical or evaluation work in the field
• Formulates and enforces work standards, assignments, schedules, and reviews of contract deliverables
• Provides contract budgets (contract budget modifications, quarterly reports, monthly reports, etc.) to CORs when needed. Ensures the accuracy of all budgetary items presented to the COR
• Reviews and provides comments on progress reports, work plans and other documents to ensure compliance with company standards and contract requirements
• Maintain traceability between scope, work plans, status reporting, deliverables, and customer acceptance or review requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience building and managing integrated program plans, roadmaps, schedules, work breakdown structures, and dependency networks for complex technical work.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through design, build, migration or transition, and operational delivery.
• Experience with risk, issue, action, decision, dependency, and change management, including impact analysis, escalation, and mitigation tracking.
• Ability to translate contractual and customer requirements into executable work packages, acceptance criteria, and measurable status.
• Experience managing programs in a government contracting or regulated environment, including familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and subcontract or purchase-order terms.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, delegate effectively, and manage conflicts in a matrix environment.
• Significant, progressively responsible experience in program or project management, 5+ years of experience managing complex programs or portfolios
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR)
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief senior executives and deliver testimony or public presentations.
• ACTIVE Security Clearance: Top Secret minimum, TS/SCI preferred

PREFERRED PROGRAM EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing IT infrastructure programs involving network engineering, systems administration, cybersecurity, virtualized workloads, or specialized endpoints.
• Experience coordinating delivery in isolated, air-gapped, classified, or otherwise high-security environments with strict access and information-handling requirements.
• Familiarity with NIST-based cybersecurity controls and the program-management implications of security, privacy, export-control, or sensitive-information requirements.
• Experience supporting phased migration, transition, or scale-up activities across multiple locations or workstreams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers.
• Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
• Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces.
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is performed within a secure, classified workspace. Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

$140,000 - $150,000 USD

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, foster collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [e-mail].