Technical Project Leader

Serco; North Carolina; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Project Leader to oversee and manage projects crucial for military defense modernization. You will lead a team that ensures quality systems while collaborating closely with customers on critical missions. This part-time on-call role requires strong project management skills, collaboration, and the ability to navigate a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in project management.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
• Experience in Ship Repair & Modernization environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage projects from inception through completion.
• Coordinate technical and administrative staff for multiple tasks.
• Evaluate performance of subcontractors and staff.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

Looking for a Technical Project Leader opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day? Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

The Technical Project Leader will be supporting the buildup and modernization of facilities the United States. Bring your expertise and grow with a company supporting our military defense and training sites.

You will be part of leading a member team that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality systems. The team has been recognized by the customers for their outstanding contributions to several contracts and programs.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee and manage projects from inception through completion and provide technical and managerial assistance on all aspects of project management to comply with the technical requirements of the contract.
• Manage and coordinate technical and administrative staff by assigning, scheduling, prioritizing, coordinating, and facilitating multiple tasks.
• Evaluate performance of subcontractors and staff in terms of actual and planned task schedules and resource requirements. Reviews work for quality assurance.
• Compose memoranda, reports, and other documentation highlighting project steps and status for daily and weekly meetings with customer.
• Attend meetings and makes presentations about project status and work commitments.
• Ensure training of all staff members and instructs them on customer’s methods, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluate, develop, or implement procedures regarding project documentation and development.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and takes corrective action.
• Review employee schedules and timecards.
• Participate in long-range planning, analysis, and program design.
• Participate in the planning and design of new projects as requested.
• Be able to effectively multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic production environment.
• Have the ability to handle ambiguity and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and capable of developing appropriate solutions to emergent issues.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Quickly learn new program functional skills and tasks.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain, or possess, a U.S. Government granted personnel security clearance at the Secret level and US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years of experience; Or a High School Diploma/GED Equivalent and 12-14 years of experience. (Leading and managing teams in a Ship Repair & Modernization environment highly preferred)
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Knowledge of DoD program execution, including scheduling, data gathering and analysis, or government contracts.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office products to use and create spreadsheets, reports and presentations.

This is a part time on-call remote position reporting directly to our Business Unit Vice President. If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.