Project Manager

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Project Manager to join a fast-paced and dynamic project that will greatly impact our customer’s mission in Middletown, RI. This position supports the Program Manager and is responsible for leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT) through the engineering lifecycle from conception through production and installation. The role requires a strong problem solver, who can identify/anticipate requirements, handle complex tasking, and provide creative solutions to the team.

Sign on bonus may be considered to assist with relocation expenses for candidates.

 What You Will Do

• Manage a portion of a large multi-year project as part of a team of IPT leads, each with their own specific area of responsibility within the project.
• Use principles of servant leadership to lead a cross-functional team of subject matter experts through a fast-paced and continuously evolving project.
• Implement and improve upon Integrated Product Team (IPT) Charter, Project Management Plan, and After-Action Reports.
• Leverage subject matter expertise with your own knowledge and experience to solve roadblocks and develop innovative solutions to emerging problems.
• Assess, and enhance programs: Requirements Definition, Strategic Planning, and Stakeholder Analysis.
• Utilize Agile methodology and risk management tools to enhance project tracking, coordination, Critical Path Analysis and de-conflict with other projects.
• Provide project Metrics and Performance Standards based on the project milestones and outcomes that are traceable to the Program Managers key performance parameters.
• Support technical and other program teammates on project management principles, techniques and processes to include assessing Project Status, Reporting, Progress Tracking, Control Gates, Data Management, Project Communication, Risk Analysis, and Stakeholder involvement.
• Prepare briefs and other documentation, and working with customers, stakeholders, and team members to solve problems and ensure the schedule.
• Organize, update and maintain information repositories including design documentation, master schedules, collaboration tools and a wide range of Government Furnished Information (GFI).

• Perform process analysis, process improvement and monitor/control processes.
• Assist with enhancement of Project Management Review, Agile Scrum, and Project Deep Dive processes.
• Develop and present needs assessments, briefings, position papers, and reports.
• Utilize business process tools and specialized expertise to streamline initiatives and integrate disparate rules, policy, and technologies.
• Facilitate meetings, informal workshops and brown-bag-type sessions related to Program Manager initiatives, methodologies, and programs for audiences up to the executive level.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years related experience; years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active SECRET clearance.
• Must have leadership experience at IPT level.
• Strong familiarity and experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication – Oral and Written.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications and programs (Visio, Project, Publisher, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of: Creative Problem Solving, Decision Briefing, Project Management Processes, Project Activity Implementation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning.

Desired Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• PMI PMP Certification
• Certification as Agile Scrum Master
• Operational or analytic production experience
• Knowledge of: Change management, Facilitation, Organizational Assessment, Process Modeling, Consensus Building, Organizational Restructure, Design and Implementation, Project Management Processes, Data Modeling, and Benchmarking/metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up to support customer’s needs, clearly communicate (orally and written) ideas, take initiative to provide creative solutions to challenges and/or systemic problems.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.