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Project Manager/Program Manager

OST
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Description

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Project / Program Manager

Position Overview :

The Senior Project Manager will oversee operations in Newport News, VA (ATIS) in support of the Army Data Analytics Platforms (ARDAP) program. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring the timely delivery of results, and aligning efforts with ARDAP program goals. Reporting to the ARDAP Program Manager Lead, the Senior Project Manager will serve as a critical liaison between program offices, stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring the successful execution of mission-critical initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Experience : 10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years managing complex programs in a DoD environment.
  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Certifications : Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Active Secret Clearance

Key Responsibilities :

Project Leadership and Execution :

  • Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects within the ATIS or LIS product office.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and budgets, ensuring alignment with ARDAP objectives.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication :

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders at the Newport News or Fort Greg-Adams location.
  • Provide regular updates, briefings, and reports to the ARDAP Program Manager Lead and senior leadership.
  • Foster strong relationships with Army leadership, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration :

  • Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary project team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Coordinate with functional teams, including cybersecurity, acquisition, and engineering, to ensure project success.
  • Facilitate collaboration between product offices, ensuring best practices and lessons learned are shared across the program.
  • Compliance and Reporting :

  • Ensure all project activities comply with DoD policies, regulations, and directives.
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of required project documentation, including reports, plans, and deliverables.
  • Monitor and report on project performance metrics, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Continuous Improvement :

  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the ATIS or LIS product office.
  • Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in project management, incorporating them into ARDAP initiatives.
  • Desired Skills & Expertise :

  • Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Familiarity with ARDAP product offices (ATIS, LIS) and their operational requirements.
  • Experience working with Army leadership and stakeholders.
  • Key Skills and Competencies :
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, multidisciplinary teams.

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA) and methodologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, policies, and compliance requirements.
  • Expertise in project scheduling, risk management, and budget oversight.
  • This is a full-time position paying a base salary, and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

    OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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