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Persistent Systems · 1 day ago

Project Manager, Army

Pinehurst, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $133K/yr

3+ years exp

Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company headquartered in New York City. They are seeking a Project Manager to develop and execute project plans for U.S. Army related projects while ensuring project performance and managing stakeholder expectations.

AnalyticsBig DataCloud ComputingEmbedded SystemsProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and execute project scope, objectives, and end state

Track project performance in terms of cost, schedule, and performance to ensure the project’s desired objectives and end state are met

Perform risk management to mitigate project risk

Provide project leadership by setting and managing stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally

Collaborate with internal company stakeholders to resolve issues escalated from the customer

Provide weekly project updates to internal company leadership

Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships to manage and interpret their requirements and expectations

Develop and maintain relationships with external companies to achieve desired objectives and end states

Support the RFI/RFP response process

Provide expert knowledge of Persistent Systems products

Work closely with internal company stakeholders by providing feedback from information gathered during project activities

Qualification

Technical Project OversightU.S. Army ExperienceProject ManagementPMP CertificationMicrosoft ProjectTechnical Concepts UnderstandingNetworking ConceptsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, a business-related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience in one or more of these disciplines

Experience in managing technical projects, including oversight of project cost, schedule, and performance for efforts valued at least $1M

Understanding technical concepts such as wireless, mobile IP, RF propagation with an understanding of hardware and software concepts

Understanding of networking concepts such as IP routing and switching as well as VPN architecture

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal

Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time

Possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, computer science, or bachelor's degree in business administration

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Project Management certified

3 years of experience in managing technical projects - including oversight of cost, schedule, and performance for efforts valued at $1M or more

3 years of experience with DoD communication systems (U.S. Army experience a plus)

Experience working with and managing technical requirements for Government organizations across the U.S. DoD (U.S. Army experience a plus)

Experience with wireless concepts such as MANET, Mesh, Ad-hoc, protocols and web architecture, with an understanding of hardware and software concepts

Experience working directly with and supporting U.S. Army customers and/or other Government entities

Experience working with mid-size or larger external B2B commercial entities

Department of Defense (DoD) Information Operations and Cyber Security experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Project

Possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance