Enterprise Project Management Manager

Cb•Ft Belvoir, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SarelaTech’s Department of War (DoW) program is an established and growing program valued at more than $260 million. Its project management operations team provides functional support for the program and its on-contract and competitive growth opportunities. The Enterprise Project Management Manager will work in a collaborative, business-relevant environment and directly affect program profit and loss. The role supports multiple concurrent, high-priority projects across task areas, with an emphasis on scheduling, cross-functional coordination, detailed planning, analysis, and presentations. The manager leads the project portfolio and a team of project managers and Scrum Masters, engaging task-area leaders, subject-matter experts, and functional teams to define requirements, develop solutions, coordinate and review work, and deliver milestones. The role applies advanced project management principles to operational and business objectives, uses data-driven insights to support planning, operations, financial analysis, and executive decisions, and ensures accuracy and compliance across projects. The manager also influences program leaders, identifies improvements to program processes and individual projects, and mentors junior team members. The position is based in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and requires on-site work four days per week. The compensation listed is $117,000 to $124,000 per month.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 6–10 years of relevant experience; a doctorate in a technical domain may be held. Specific experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI.
Ability to work on-site in Fort Belvoir four days per week.
Active PMP certification from PMI.
Active Scrum Master certification.
Expert knowledge of advanced principles and concepts related to Leidos processes, with strong operational understanding.
Strong PowerPoint presentation skills.
Adaptability to organizational changes and flexibility to support operational dynamics.
Expertise in change controls, baseline formulation, and release management.
Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Project.
Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools.
Advanced analytical skills and expert Microsoft Excel proficiency, including advanced formulas and functions, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, data modeling, trend analysis, scenario and what-if analysis, and development of complex reporting and analytical solutions.
Experience analyzing large, complex datasets, developing executive-level reporting solutions, and presenting actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Expertise using Microsoft Project and related reporting.
Expertise in Agile methodologies, implementations, and reporting.
Experience developing and executing project plans with cross-functional and cross-program elements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead project teams and clearly communicate responsibilities, expectations, and status.
Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and review the work of less experienced team members.
Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements that increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Relevant operational experience.
Business strategy experience.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Effective presentation skills.
Internal and external customer interface skills.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, cross-functional projects from scope assessment and schedule definition through execution; provide strategic recommendations and influence program operations and task-area leaders to achieve business and mission objectives.
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and business outcomes across the division.
Lead cross-functional and program-team reviews; create presentations and present solutions and results to division teams and leaders.
Coordinate with team members across multiple time zones as needed.
Formulate project plans and Agile frameworks for managing high-visibility projects.
Lead and support a team of project managers and Scrum Masters by providing guidance and direction.
Deliver project milestones and completion dates; manage risks and dependencies and escalate issues as they arise.
Manage daily, weekly, and monthly project status reporting.
Communicate potential impacts to ongoing projects to the customer and Leidos leadership.
Manage allocation of project managers to new projects.
Coordinate with the customer and Leidos leadership to prioritize projects and allocate resources.
Engage with task-area leaders, subject-matter experts, and functional teams to define and clarify requirements, develop solutions, and coordinate, review, or delegate work.
Mentor, guide, and review the work of less experienced team members.