Project Manager - Scheduling

CACI • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

CACI is seeking a Project Manager to lead and shape project management practices for innovation and engineering projects supporting national security missions. The role works across technical domains with subject matter experts and engineers, introducing modern project management methodologies to advance mission success.

The Project Manager oversees research and development projects spanning multiple technical disciplines and guides small to medium-sized cross-functional teams distributed across campus labs from conception through delivery. The position also provides an opportunity to establish and refine project management processes while working with advanced technologies and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance, or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of relevant project planning or management experience, or an equivalent combination.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) experience.
• Experience managing technical or engineering projects.
• Experience managing projects in a government contracting environment and understanding of government requirements management.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and ability to introduce and adapt these practices.
• Experience with project management tools such as GitLab, Microsoft Planner, or MS Project Pro.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to work effectively with highly technical and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM certification is strongly preferred.
• Engineering or technical degree.
• Experience contributing to resource planning and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes or federal compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams across multiple facilities.
• Experience with Confluence, SharePoint, or similar collaboration platforms.
• Change management or organizational transformation experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research and development projects spanning multiple technical disciplines.
• Guide small to medium-sized cross-functional teams distributed across multiple campus labs from project conception through delivery.
• Establish and refine project management processes.
• Apply and adapt modern project management methodologies, including Agile/Scrum practices.
• Develop and manage technical reports and documentation, client presentations and briefings, status reports and project tracking, risk management documentation, requirements traceability and management, and lessons learned and after-action reports.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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