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Shadow Objects

Project Manager

Shadow Objects $70K–$200K/yr

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 11-50 employees

Oct 07
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time
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About the role

The Program/Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent initiatives while managing budgets, schedules, and risks. They serve as the primary customer contact and drive continuous improvement of processes and team performance.

What they look for

Project Management Program Management Budget Management Risk Management Contract Compliance Earned Value Management Business Development Proposal Management Stakeholder Engagement Agile MS Project Jira MS O365 Strategic Planning Team Leadership

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience managing projects, ideally within DoD/DoN/NAVAIR contract environments. Proficiency in project management tools and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance are required.

Full description

Program/Project Manager

Summary: The Program/Project Manager leads planning, execution, delivery and administration across multiple concurrent initiatives, keeping cost, schedule, and quality on track while advancing and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage plans, scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resources across a portfolio of projects.
  • Coordinate SMEs, strategists, artists and designers, removing obstacles and keeping the team connected, motivated and aligned to mission outcomes and deliverables.
  • Serve as the primary customer contact, ensuring responsive communication and high satisfaction.
  • Run status reviews, produce deliverables and reporting (from administration to contract reporting, accounting, after-action reporting), while ensuring contract compliance.
  • Lead retrospectives and drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and team performance.
  • Support business development by shaping proposal management plans, pricing inputs, and customer strategy sessions.
  • Aid in brainstorms and collaborations with an eye toward summations, follow-up and accountabilities.

Shared Team Attributes: Value-seeking dedication to mission; attention to detail; positive spirit; innovative thinking; sharp business acumen; research capability; stakeholder engagement and user-experience awareness; collaboration and problem solving; conscientious communication; relationship savvy; execution-driven mindset.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years managing projects or programs, ideally under DoD/DoN/NAVAIR contracts (FFP, T&M, cost-plus).
  • Working knowledge of earned value management, DFARS/FAR basics, and contract deliverable management.
  • PMP, Agile, or equivalent management certifications preferred.
  • Proficiency with project and productivity tools (MS O365, MS Project, Jira, MIRO, or similar).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

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