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Project Manager

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

The overarching purpose of the program is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of ...

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Configuration Manager

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

The overarching purpose of this program is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of ...

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Project Manager

Cape Canaveral, FL • On-site

Science Applications International Corporation
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the execution of project activities related to system modernization and digital transformation projects for space launch ranges.

  • Act as the primary point of contact with the customer, responding to direction, negotiating issues, and ensuring successful completion of project tasks.

  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for maintaining system operational availability and supporting mission requirements.

SAIC rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

103rd of 226 rated it services

Job description


SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Project Manager to directly support the modernization of the space launch ranges, meeting mission requirements, providing range capabilities, and supporting the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission. The overarching purpose of the program is to perform system modernization and digital transformation projects that will enable the acceleration of the space launch cadence to enable the Spaceport of the future. This position is located in Cape Canaveral, FL.
Job Responsibilities:
  • In support of the government program office, the Project Manager is principally responsible for exceptional accomplishment of assigned Technical Direction Letters (TDLs) including all aspects of project execution (cost, schedule, performance, and technical requirements).
  • The PM is the program's "face-to-the-customer," responding to direction, negotiating project issues, team management, integration management, and successful completion of all project activities.
  • Leads a multi-functional team of mission, hardware and software engineering, sustainment, training, logistics, security (including cyber) and support specialists responsible for overall system operational availability.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's and ten (10) years or more of related experience; master's and eight (8) years or more experience; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience.
  • 5 years managing teams/projects acquiring, maintaining, and sustaining integrated solutions for mission-critical applications.
  • Experience delivering multiple simultaneous modernization initiatives.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in communicating with customers to fully understand operational requirements; and in translating those requirements into project plans and performance measures.
  • Familiarity with mission-critical, data network operations, maintenance, and sustainment.

Desired Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • 9 years managing teams/projects acquiring, maintaining, and sustaining integrated solutions for DoD environments.
  • Experience managing teams/projects acquiring, maintaining, and sustaining integrated solutions for space launch or other national security space mission systems.
  • Experience managing large-scale Agile or DevSecOps teams/projects, to include support to backlog grooming, cost estimating, baseline and risk management, schedule development, performance monitoring and reporting.
  • Experience managing Digital and Model-based Systems Engineering efforts.
  • Current relevant project management certification - Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Project Management Institute Project Management Professional® (PMP) or Program Management Professional® (PgMP) Certification.

About Us
SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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