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Peraton

Technical Project Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Preferred : • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance. • Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP) OR PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) OR AAPM Master Project ...

Mindlance

Project Manager

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certifications are a plus. 5-10 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.

Peraton

Technical Project Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP) OR PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) OR AAPM Master Project Manager (MPM) * Certified SCRUM Master (CSM) SECURITY ...

Peraton

Technical Project Manager

Huntsville, AL

$86K - $138K/yr

Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP) OR PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) OR AAPM Master Project Manager (MPM) * Certified SCRUM Master (CSM) SECURITY ...

Peraton

Technical Project Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP) OR PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) OR AAPM Master Project Manager (MPM) * Certified SCRUM Master (CSM) SECURITY ...

LOGC2

Task Order Project Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$135K - $160K/yr

Possess Project Management certification (i.e., Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, other equivalent nationally recognized certification.) * Possess five (5) years project management ...

Maximus

Project Manager - PMO

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

... - PMO to support our Federal BPS programs. This is a full time, remote role. Position is contingent ... Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in related field. - 5 years of relevant professional ...

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Maximus

Project Manager - PMO

Montgomery, AL · On-site

... - PMO to support our Federal BPS programs. This is a full time, remote role. Position is contingent ... Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in related field. - 5 years of relevant professional ...

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Maximus

Project Manager - PMO

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... - PMO to support our Federal BPS programs. This is a full time, remote role. Position is contingent ... Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in related field. - 5 years of relevant professional ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for project management professional in Alabama is $93,070.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,200.00 and $111,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Project Management Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Management Professional, you need expertise in project planning, budgeting, risk management, and a relevant certification such as PMP or PRINCE2. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Jira is typically required to track progress and facilitate collaboration. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you motivate teams and navigate project challenges effectively. These abilities are crucial for delivering projects on time, within scope, and to stakeholder satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by Project Management Professionals when managing cross-functional teams?

Project Management Professionals often encounter challenges such as aligning different departmental priorities, managing varied communication styles, and coordinating schedules across teams with diverse expertise. Successfully leading cross-functional teams requires strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration, clear communication to ensure everyone is on the same page, and adaptability when navigating conflicting goals. Proactively addressing these challenges not only helps keep projects on track but also builds trust and cohesion among team members.

What is the difference between Project Management Professional vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject Management Professional (PMP)Project Coordinator
CertificationsPMP certification requiredOften no formal certification required, but certifications like CAPM are common
Work ScopeOversees entire projects, manages teams, budgets, and timelinesSupports project managers, handles administrative tasks, tracks progress
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, high responsibility rolesOperational support, coordination tasks
Industry UsageWidely used across industries for project leadershipCommon in project teams for support roles

The PMP is a senior-level certification for experienced project managers responsible for leading projects, while a Project Coordinator typically supports project teams with administrative and coordination tasks. Both roles are essential in project management but differ in scope, responsibilities, and required credentials.

What are Project Management Professionals?

Project Management Professionals (PMPs) are certified experts who lead, plan, execute, and oversee projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. They use standardized project management methodologies and best practices to manage teams, resources, and risks. PMPs typically hold the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), which is recognized globally as a standard of excellence in project management.
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Infographic showing various Project Management Professional job openings in Alabama as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,070 per year, or $44.7 per hour.
Project Management Professional - Kwajalein Atoll - 3835

Project Management Professional - Kwajalein Atoll - 3835

Range Generation Next LLC

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

RGNext employees execute and report on theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing and support space situational awareness operations and experiments, using a wide array of highly sophisticated radar, telemetry and optical sensors to meet the needs of the Department of Defense in defending the United States and its interests. Our team delivers invaluable defensive support to our nation, efficiency and essential national space awareness expertise to ensure our nation’s safety.


This is an overseas position located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It is an unaccompanied position (no family accommodation or pets). Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day and potential for overseas tax incentives.


What You Will Do:

  • Prepares and defines the project scope of work, detailed schedules, budgets, objectives, and deliverables for projects involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Documents the baseline for projects, decomposes complex work activities into manageable components.
  • Identifies project resource requirements and coordinates directly and indirectly with project staff to ensure successful completion of the project; organizes project team members to ensure communication and understanding of scope, timeliness, assignments, and objectives; participates in work as applicable.
  • Manages costs, schedules, and quality by overseeing project deliverables.
  • Performs on-going review of project status; identifies possible project risks; recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
  • Manages project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary; notifies management team early of potential technical, schedule, and budget overages or shortfalls.
  • Interfaces with project staff and stakeholders to manage changes to the project, which may involve changes to technical requirements, scope, cost, and schedule.
  • Assists with the detailed reviews of Request of Proposals (RFP); assists and/or leads a team to develop technical elements, scheduling and price estimates.
  • Provides weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reporting on project performance using best practices both internally and externally.
  • Assists with the development and support of local project management group processes, procedures, and best practices.
  • Works with Quality Lead and other RETS Managers and Supervisors located in CONUS and/or Kwajalein to support quality audits and compliance.
  • Assist the Configuration and Data Management Branch in Range Technical Baseline management.
  • Mentors other project managers on best practices within the Project Operations Group (POG) and leads Community of Practice.
  • Creates and leads new and/or modified POG processes and provides solutions to complex issues within the organizational.
  • Challenges organizational processes that do not contribute to value delivery and illustrates better process alternatives.
  • Actively participates in and contributes to the continuous improvement and evolution of processes, methodologies, and tools within the organization.
  • Other related duties as assigned.


Skills Needed:

  • Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to motivate and deliver results.
  • Self-starter I Team leader I Mentor I Coach.
  • Flexible and adaptable to different environments.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and influence key stakeholders.
  • High Level of Proficiency of all Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and customers.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and change.
  • Capable of working in an engineering team environment, participating in technical activities throughout the development life cycle of the project.
  • Ability to maintain a close technical involvement with all contributing developmental organizations.


Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in project or program management.
  • Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
  • Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases.
  • Experience working with in a Department of Defense contract or with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Garrison, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
  • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.


Benefits of Working at RGNext:

Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one!

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.


RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RGNext provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.