Project Manager, Level 3

STI Federal•Hanahan, SC

2h•$160,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

STSS, a Sault Tribe Inc. (“STI Federal”) company, is searching for a dynamic and skilled Project Manager to be a key part of our expanding team! At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of nearly 50,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nation’s most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience leading IT or software development projects.
Experience supervising or coordinating the work of Business Analysts, QA specialists, or technical teams.
Experience working within Agile or hybrid SDLC environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Demonstrates a dedication to upholding and enhancing STI Federal’s core values.
Excels in a collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to shared goals with professionalism and mutual respect.
Ability to lead multidimensional teams and manage multiple concurrent tasks in a dynamic environment.
Ability to interpret technical, business, and workflow requirements and guide teams toward effective solutions.
Demonstrates strong project planning, prioritization, and coordination skills, especially within Agile or hybrid SDLC environments.
Proficiency in team leadership, coaching, performance oversight, and workload management.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, MS Project) and collaboration platforms.
Strong communications skills with the ability to engage technical and nontechnical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP), SAFe, CSM, or similar certifications.
Experience supporting DoD, federal IT programs, or NIWC Atlantic.
Experience managing QA functions, business process improvement projects, or modernization initiatives.
Experience with automated or performance testing processes.
Active DoD Secret clearance or above.

Responsibilities

Ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
Lead planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of all project activities to ensure alignment with IPT goals and contractual commitments.
Provide direct leadership and oversight to Business Analyst (BA) and the Engineering, Systems support, Cyber and Quality teams. Supervise analysts and testers, prioritize workload, manage task assignments, and remove roadblocks to ensure consistent output quality and timely delivery.
Strengthen stakeholder engagement and communication. Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, Business Champions, developers, and program leadership. Facilitate meetings, clarify requirements, and ensure project transparency.
Maintain governance across SDLC processes. Coordinate Agile ceremonies, oversee backlog management, review user stories, and ensure testing activities—including manual, automated, regression, and performance testing—are synchronized with development cycles.
Improve operational workflows and team efficiency. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance documentation practices, and optimize testing and analysis methods across the IPT.
Monitor project performance and reporting. Track project metrics, generate status reports, manage risks and issues, and communicate impacts to stakeholders and leadership proactively.
Work closely with and report to the Program Manager to ensure financial tracking and reporting, requirements are met, support for meetings with the COR and CO.