Engineering Project Manager III

Fathom 4 • Charleston, SC

18d • Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT US: Fathom 4 is the kind of defense services company you've always wanted to work with... and for. We strive to take care of all the people we support; our employees, our clients, our troops, and our community. We are in the people business and that principle is what drives our culture. We want to hire people for a career, not just a specific project. If we concentrate on genuinely taking care of you, we know you will do what you can to care for our clients. Fathom 4 will continue to grow if we ensure to build teams that feel the same way. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as Project Manager for the prototype development, design, production, and full lifecycle sustainment of DoD engineering efforts, including follow-on and spiral development initiatives. Develop and execute comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs), ensuring all funded tasks are planned, tracked, and completed in accordance with cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Own day-to-day execution across technical scope, risk management, and financial performance; provide accurate and timely weekly status reporting. Lead customer engagement with government stakeholders and project sponsors; deliver clear, confident, and well-informed responses across technical, contractual, financial, and personnel domains. Exercise sound judgment in addressing complex issues and communicating difficult realities with professionalism and credibility. Report to the assigned Program Manager and coordinate across functional teams to ensure aligned execution and delivery.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field from an institution regionally accredited by one of the following: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Higher Learning Commission (HLC) New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Colleges (SACSCOC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College University Commission (WSCUC)
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of fifteen (15) years of technical experience supporting equipment, sensors, and complex system environments.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of project management experience, including technical leadership, operations research, and cost/financial analysis and tracking.
• At least five (5) years of experience supporting DoD C5ISR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data to develop actionable recommendations for both corporate leadership and Government stakeholders.
• Proven experience analyzing operational and financial data (e.g., revenue, workforce, expenditures) to identify issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of organizational dynamics across Government and industry, with the ability to align recommendations to mission, structure, and culture.
• Experience developing and solving mathematical models using analytical software tools.
• SKILLS: Strong MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel.
• Highly professional demeanor and presentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping to translate complex requirements and feedback into actionable development tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies and software quickly.
• Project management analysis skills with the ability function within a team, complete tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with excellent customer service ability, tact, and punctuality.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and military base access is mandatory as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Current PMP certification
• Prior Military experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for the prototype development, design, production, and full lifecycle sustainment of DoD engineering efforts, including follow-on and spiral development initiatives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs), ensuring all funded tasks are planned, tracked, and completed in accordance with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Own day-to-day execution across technical scope, risk management, and financial performance; provide accurate and timely weekly status reporting.
• Lead customer engagement with government stakeholders and project sponsors; deliver clear, confident, and well-informed responses across technical, contractual, financial, and personnel domains.
• Exercise sound judgment in addressing complex issues and communicating difficult realities with professionalism and credibility.
• Report to the assigned Program Manager and coordinate across functional teams to ensure aligned execution and delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees