Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Location-Type: Hybrid onsite in Arlington, VA some domestic travel up to ~30% required Start Date: ASAP Duration: Contract through March 31, 2027, with potential extension through Compensation Range: $70-78/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship Job Description: The client is seeking a senior, hands-on Senior Project Manager to lead execution of a high-priority, technically complex program supporting a federal government customer, with full ownership of schedule, deliverables, risks, budget, and stakeholder coordination. Job Summary •Own day-to-day project execution across scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and risks for a fast-moving, cross-functional program •Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track milestones and dependencies, and coordinate deliverables to keep work on schedule •Translate ambiguous or evolving technical objectives into clear execution plans with defined owners, milestones, and accountability •Coordinate cross-functional team members and manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams •Manage stakeholder relationships including senior leaders, technical experts, government stakeholders, and external partners •Track and escalate risks, issues, and decisions to project leadership with clear status reporting •Facilitate team meetings, drive decisions, and maintain responsiveness and availability during Eastern Time working hours Minimum Requirements: •5-10+ years of project or program management experience managing complex technical programs •Experience working directly with federal or government customers, preferably DoD or Navy •Strong project controls experience including schedules, deliverables, risks/issues, dependencies, resources, and budget •Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Salesforce, Jira, Monday.com, or similar platforms •Ability to travel domestically up to approximately 30% as needed Preferred Qualifications: •PMP certification strongly preferred •Agile/Scrum experience •Experience in a defense, federal, aerospace, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environment •Additive manufacturing familiarity or exposure (not required)