Project Manager

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Project Manager to assist in directing and managing the program's executive support group. The candidate must reference their ability and experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team.

The project manager oversees a portfolio of network infrastructure projects, including structured cabling, voice communications systems, and other telecommunication initiatives. This role required a strong foundation in project management principles, a deep understanding of network infrastructure technologies, and a commitment to ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and engineering standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of network infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and budget. Develop detailed project plans that outline specific tasks, timelines, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
  
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including IT teams, vendors, and government representatives. Ensure clear and consistent communication regarding project status, milestones, and changes.
  
• Ensure all project activities and deliverables adhere to DoD STIGs engineering standards. Implement quality assurance processes to maintain high work standards and compliance throughout project lifecycles.
  
• Coordinate and manage project teams, including internal staff and external contractors. Ensure resources are effectively allocated and utilized across projects to achieve optimal efficiency.
  
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, compliance records, and final deliverables. Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on project progress and performance.
  
• Analyze project outcomes and lessons learned to identify opportunities for improvement in project management practices and infrastructure deployment processes.
  

Qualifications/Experience:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
  
• 5+ years as a project manager
  
• 5+ years in DoD IT environment
  
• Experience leading and developing top-performing teams.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  
• Experience supporting VIP clients.
  
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure technologies, including structured cabling, VoIP, and traditional telephony systems.
  
• Experience with DoD STIGs engineering standards and their application in project management and network infrastructure deployment.
  
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
  

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (required)
  
• PMP (required)