Synertex LLC is seeking a strategic Project Manager with deep DoD program governance and software lifecycle experience to support critical enterprise performance management initiatives within the defense community. The role involves managing multiple IT and software development projects while ensuring compliance with acquisition standards and providing executive-level reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple concurrent IT and software development projects
- Develop and maintain core project documentation including: Project Management Plans (PMP), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Risk Management Plans, Integrated Master Schedules, Meeting agendas and minutes
- Support Business Capability Acquisition Cycle (BCAC), Software Acquisition Pathway, and ACAT programs as applicable
- Apply DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, and related DoD 5000/8000 series guidance
- Provide governance support including briefing preparation, milestone documentation, and executive-level reporting
- Oversee project triple constraints (scope, schedule, cost) while managing risk and quality
- Support Agile delivery including: Sprint planning, Backlog prioritization, Daily stand-ups, Retrospectives, User story refinement
- Translate stakeholder needs into structured requirements
- Conduct complex evaluations of project procedures and recommend improvements
- Provide analysis, studies, reports, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Support ServiceNow implementation and integration efforts
- Prepare Monthly Progress and Status Reports
- Contribute to Weekly Status Reports and task tracking
- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements
- Maintain compliance with security and information assurance policies
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Program/Project Management, Business Management, or related discipline (Degree substitution allowable per PWS requirements)
- Active PMP certification (or 10 years demonstrated PM experience without PMP)
- Minimum 5 years demonstrated program/project management experience (10 years without bachelor's degree)
- Minimum 5 years DoD experience
- Minimum 5 years DoD software development project/program management experience
- Minimum 5 years experience developing formal PM documentation
- Minimum 5 years experience utilizing Agile frameworks
- 1-2 years experience with ServiceNow
- Active DoD SECRET clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required