Project Manager

SAIC • Washington, DC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Project Manager to support a large federal government agency. Under the direction of the overall PM, this position will manage the performance of a functional service area as part of a larger program.

Requirements

• Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience.
• Experience managing 10 or more program staff including direct labor, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to conduct management and contract discussions in coordination with internal cross-functional teams. Use standard, well-defined processes, procedures, techniques, or tools.
• Experience in personnel management. Possesses the ability to develop leadership and management skills that require mentoring and feedback from supervisors.
• Ability to escalate program issues to management for assistance. Provide input to corporate activities including performance reviews, compensation-related actions, and staffing and hiring recommendations. Raise personnel issues to appropriate internal support elements.
• Ability to act independently while routinely being reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall quality and content.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation, professional demeanor and accountability.
• US Citizenship.
• Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI.

Nice To Haves

• ITIL Foundations Certification.
• PMP Certification.
• Risk Management.
• Earned Value Management.
• Experience with ISO-2000 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform as the primary customer interface for Government Division level leadership for technical and business matters, information sharing, and basic problem resolution.
• Manage and integrate activities in accordance with contract requirements and ensure technical, schedule, cost, and financial performance. Identifies and analyzes minor variances, and recommends corrective actions.
• Define or contribute to the program baseline then execute the program to comply with baseline requirements.
• Manage risk, customer relationships, and program staffing.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and escalate challenges to leadership.
• Support business development and program staff management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager