Training Project Manager

Amentum•Quantico, VA

4d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Purpose and Impact: The role of the Training and Project Manager (TPM) is to plan, execute, and finalize a major training endeavor and additional small projects according to deadlines and within budget. This includes organizing and assessing resources and coordinating schedules for team members, third-party contractors and students in order to ensure efficient use of resources. Additionally, the TPM may be asked to manage and coordinate related projects such as technical developments, specialized funding requests and management, and technology refresh/inventory oversight according to plans and requirements. The TPM will also define each project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. This is a rapidly changing environment, and the TPM must structure these activities to remain agile and ensure rapid response. Work Schedule: Mon thru Friday (5 x 8s or possibly 4x 10s) Essential Responsibilities: Strategy & Planning Oversee training objectives for two specialized technical programs that involve coordinating a large body of students through advanced training programs hosted by a third party and/or government personnel Ensure training goals are updated, properly resourced and efficiently scheduled to maximize resources Manage travel budget associated with training activities with one or more third party contractors, and government students and trainers Determine equipment requirements based on assessment of current inventory quantity, usage, and age, as well as projected upcoming technical development efforts and costs vs. budget allotments for two specialized programs Define smaller project scope, goals and deliverables as requested in collaboration with government program management and stakeholders. Effectively communicate project and training expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Liaise with government program managers, team members, and project stakeholders regarding any training and small projects on an ongoing basis. Set and continually manage training and project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Plan and schedule training and project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables. Provide status reports, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas as requested by government team. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Conduct training cycle and project post assessments and develop recommendations in order to identify successful and unsuccessful training coordination and project elements. Develop best practices and tools for training coordination and project execution and management. Operational Management Direct and manage training endeavors from beginning to end. Develop small-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Coordinate tasks and responsibilities with appropriate team personnel. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the training efforts and any project teams. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. Proactively manage changes in training coordination or project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Managing travel and training schedules as well as assisting with training budget

Requirements

Experience with Agile Lifecycle Management tool (e.g. Jira)
Project Management experience
Budget experience
Clearance Required: TS w/poly Eligibility
Minimum Education: University degree and/or 5+ years equivalent work experience.
Experience executing a training program
Minimum Years of Experience: In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of equivalent work experience with emphasis on project management.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee training objectives for two specialized technical programs that involve coordinating a large body of students through advanced training programs hosted by a third party and/or government personnel
Ensure training goals are updated, properly resourced and efficiently scheduled to maximize resources
Manage travel budget associated with training activities with one or more third party contractors, and government students and trainers
Determine equipment requirements based on assessment of current inventory quantity, usage, and age, as well as projected upcoming technical development efforts and costs vs. budget allotments for two specialized programs
Define smaller project scope, goals and deliverables as requested in collaboration with government program management and stakeholders.
Effectively communicate project and training expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Liaise with government program managers, team members, and project stakeholders regarding any training and small projects on an ongoing basis.
Set and continually manage training and project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Plan and schedule training and project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Track project milestones and deliverables.
Provide status reports, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas as requested by government team.
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
Conduct training cycle and project post assessments and develop recommendations in order to identify successful and unsuccessful training coordination and project elements.
Develop best practices and tools for training coordination and project execution and management.
Direct and manage training endeavors from beginning to end.
Develop small-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Coordinate tasks and responsibilities with appropriate team personnel.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the training efforts and any project teams.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Proactively manage changes in training coordination or project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.