Project Manager II

Katmai

4d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager II oversees personnel, operational execution, technical activities, and contract performance across the Fleet Training and Management (FTM) and Rating Career Domain Continuum (RCDC) programs under the Navy Learning Stack contract. The role serves as a primary interface among Government stakeholders, program leadership, and Integrated Product Teams, ensuring delivery of program objectives, contract requirements, schedules, staffing plans, and customer priorities. It directly supervises assigned personnel and coordinates software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, testing, operations, training, analytics, and sustainment activities. The position is responsible for workforce performance, resource allocation, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and contract deliverables in alignment with the Performance Work Statement, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and Contract Data Requirements List. It leads day-to-day execution, monitors schedules and performance, coordinates staffing and cross-functional teams, manages risks and corrective actions, and supports Agile development, DevSecOps, sustainment, testing, training, and deployment. The role also reviews program documentation and customer communications, supports compliance with applicable DoD and DON requirements, responds to Government taskings, presents executive-level updates, and contributes to budget planning and workforce utilization. This is a full-time position expected to be remote, although onsite work may be required. Additional hours may be needed to complete assignments or projects. Expected travel and driving time are each less than 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Management, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible project, program, or operations management experience.
At least 3 years of direct personnel supervisory experience.
Experience managing Government contracts and multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other Federal programs.
Experience managing project schedules, risks, staffing plans, performance metrics, and customer relationships.
Strong understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, and software lifecycle management practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Teams, and collaboration platforms.
Active DoD Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is generally required.
Ability to obtain and maintain all required security access and background checks.
Ability to have or attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s automobile insurance policy.
Ability to travel for training and/or occasional local driving, with expected driving time below 5%.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent.
Experience supporting Navy learning, readiness, personnel, or training systems.
Familiarity with FLTMPS, FTM, Learning Stack, RCDC, or related Navy training initiatives.
Experience managing distributed teams in remote and hybrid environments.
Knowledge of CDRL management, QASP reporting, and earned value or performance measurement techniques.
Experience supporting contract transition, growth, and workforce planning activities.
Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of FTM and RCDC program activities to meet schedules, scope, and contract requirements.
Supervise assigned employees and team leads, including guidance, workload prioritization, accountability, mentoring, coaching, performance discussions, and development planning.
Coordinate staffing, onboarding, cross-training, succession planning, recruitment, interviewing, retention, and resource allocation across task areas.
Establish priorities and ensure personnel resources are used efficiently across technical and non-technical workstreams.
Monitor schedules, milestones, deliverables, performance metrics, employee productivity, work quality, attendance, and compliance with company policies.
Coordinate communication among engineering, cybersecurity, analytics, training, technical writing, operations, and Government stakeholders.
Conduct status reviews, team meetings, risk assessments, and staff and leadership performance discussions.
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and corrective action plans, escalating concerns as needed.
Support planning and execution of Agile development, DevSecOps, operational sustainment, testing, training, and deployment.
Review and approve program documentation, reports, contract deliverables, briefings, and customer communications.
Ensure work complies with applicable DoD, DON, RMF, cybersecurity, operational security, and data management requirements.
Track employee workloads and align contractual labor resources with mission priorities.
Coordinate responses to Government taskings, action items, data calls, and reporting requirements.
Develop and present executive-level status briefings, performance reports, and program updates to Government and corporate leadership.
Support budget planning, labor forecasting, staffing projections, and workforce utilization tracking.
Collaborate with program managers and corporate leadership on operational improvements, efficiency initiatives, and program growth opportunities.
Ensure team members maintain required certifications, training, and security clearances; coordinate staffing adjustments as workload and customer priorities change.
Foster accountability, teamwork, customer service, continuous improvement, and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.
Recommend recognition, training opportunities, and corrective actions as appropriate.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other duties as assigned.