Senior Project Manager

You will not find a program manager role like this anywhere else. This is a chance to work at the intersection of cutting-edge research, national defense, and real-world impact - managing complex, high-stakes programs that directly support the warfighter and save lives. If you are a sharp, organized PM who wants your work to mean something, keep reading.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

This organization builds and manages collaborative research and development programs that solve the nation's most pressing challenges. Custom-built teams drawn from industry and academia develop novel technologies for the federal government. The mission is simple: simplify and streamline complex processes so the right people can focus on the right work. Every role here, regardless of department, ultimately supports the warfighter, saves lives, and strengthens the industrial base. At the core, this is a service organization. That purpose drives everything.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE
• Work for a stable, mission-driven organization where your contributions have real national impact.
• Leverage your project management expertise in ways that directly shape program outcomes and client relationships.
• Do meaningful work every day, partnering with government sponsors, technical staff, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with smart, motivated people who take the mission seriously and enjoy doing it together.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Serve as a primary liaison to government sponsors and stakeholders, facilitating collaboration across customers, vendors, and users.
• Establish, maintain, and review project cost and schedule baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) where required.
• Develop and review Statements of Work (SOW), including work breakdown structures, resource allocation, and milestone payment plans.
• Review invoices, evaluate cost variances, and ensure accurate financial data entry to support internal reporting and forecasting.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, including developing and executing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present program updates for reviews, conferences, and the government client's program office.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate program team meetings, both onsite and virtual.
• Support business development opportunities, including proposal preparation.

WHAT YOU BRING
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 3+ years, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience planning, managing, or executing collaborative programs or projects.
• Strong communication skills, including presentations, technical writing, and meeting facilitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• US Citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) credential to access federal government systems.
• Eligibility to work in the US for any employer (sponsorship is not available).
• The ability to work a hybrid schedule (in-office and remote) or onsite, with flexible hours. Candidates must reside near Charleston, SC, to ensure work site flexibility.
• Infrequent travel required for conferences and meetings; weekend travel is rare.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Degree in a scientific discipline (microbiology, chemistry, immunology, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in biomedical or pharmaceutical research, public health preparedness, or advanced development programs.
• Familiarity with biomedical or pharmaceutical product development lifecycles, including R&D, clinical development, and manufacturing.
• Experience working with government programs or multi-organizational teams.

ABOUT CATCH TALENT

Catch Talent is a high-touch recruiting agency that delivers end-to-end talent acquisition solutions to growing technology, digital media, and professional services companies. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, Catch brings decades of technical recruiting expertise to local and national clients and offers a full range of flexible solutions, including direct placement hiring, recruitment process outsourcing, and contract and contract-to-hire models. Learn more at catchtalent.com.

Catch Talent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.