At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead dynamic projects supporting the Navy with innovative training systems.
- Company: Join Serco, a leader in defence and citizen services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working on cutting-edge simulation technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 76500 - 93500 $ per year.
Serco has an exciting Project Management opportunity with a dynamic team in Middletown, Rhode Island. Bring your expertise and leadership skills and make an impact supporting our Navy clients on the PC-Based Open-Architecture for Reconfigurable Training Systems (PORTS) program. The PORTS team designs and develops simulation-based training devices/systems for the US Surface Navy to train sailors on the operation and employment of their combat, weapon, and sensor systems. You will be part of a team of professionals who work closely together to deliver high quality products and services to our customers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between Program Manager, Customer, and project team.
- Review status of projects and budgets; review project work products; manage schedules and prepare status reports.
- Prepare data items in accordance with DoD requirements.
- Adhere to quality objectives, technical metrics, and schedules.
- Attend meetings and brief Serco management and Navy customers on project status.
- Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Participate in proposal activities for new projects.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, applied science, or management.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of management experience including profit and loss.
- Be familiar with software development projects.
- Have solid experience using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MSProject).
- Travel up to 10%.
Additional Desired experience and skills:
- Previous experience managing software development projects or HW/SW delivery and installation type projects.
- Experience with navy simulation and training systems.
- Prior Surface Navy experience with either Aegis, SSDS or LCS combat systems.
- Current Secret clearance.
- Experience managing Government Contracts.
- Experience developing small to large proposals for Development or Sustainment type programs.
- Experience presenting project performance to upper management and customers.
- Experience with AS9100/ISO9001, CMMI, or similar quality standards.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.
- DAWIA Program Management Certifications or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Project Leader – Middletown RI employer: Serco
Serco Canada is an exceptional employer that values strategic leadership and fosters a collaborative work culture. Located in Ontario, we offer our employees robust growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in government relations. Join us to engage with key stakeholders and contribute to our mission of enhancing public service delivery while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritizes professional development.
