Project Manager, Industry Specialty Services

Job-ID: 14605Category: GeneralistLocation: McLean, VA, United States; Atlanta, GA, United States; Boston, MA, United States; Washington, DC, United States; New York, NY, United States; Woodbridge, NJ, United States; Potomac, MD, United States; San Jose, CA, United States; Columbus, OH, United States; Denver, CO, United States; Orlando, FL, United States; Dallas, TX, United States; Tulsa, OK, United States; Phoenix, AZ, United States; Cincinnati, OH, United States; Tampa, FL, United States; Salt Lake City, UT, United States; Philadelphia, PA, United States; St Louis, MO, United States; Richmond, VA, United States; Nashville, TN, United States; Raleigh, NC, United States; Charlotte, NC, United States; Los Angeles, CA, United States; San Francisco, CA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; Baltimore, MD, United States; Columbia, MD, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-02Closes: 2027-11-02Job Summary:The Project Manager manages technology implementations, business process transformations, ERP workstreams, post-transaction integration activities, and other strategic projects for government contractor and commercial clients. This position coordinates project activities across client stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and internal teams while monitoring scope, schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, and quality standards. The Project Manager applies project management practices and government contracting knowledge to support project governance, resolve delivery issues, maintain project documentation, and achieve client objectives. This position also supports proposal activities, client communications, project reporting, and consistent project management practices within Industry Specialty Services.Job Duties:Manages technology implementations, ERP workstreams, business process transformations, post-transaction integration activities, and strategic projects from planning through closeoutDevelops project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, communication plans, and work breakdown structuresCoordinates project activities across client stakeholders, government agencies, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, technical teams, and business process ownersIncorporates government contracting requirements into project planning, reporting, documentation, compliance, and change management activitiesEstablishes project meeting schedules, reporting routines, escalation procedures, and decision-tracking processesDefines project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and performance measuresCoordinates ERP implementation activities across requirements gathering, business process design, configuration, integrations, data conversion, testing, training, deployment, and stabilizationMaintains risk registers, issue logs, action plans, decision logs, change logs, and lessons-learned recordsMonitors project budgets, labor utilization, subcontractor costs, invoices, forecasts, and financial performanceTracks project schedules, deliverables, milestones, resource assignments, quality measures, and client commitmentsFacilitates requirements workshops, design reviews, status meetings, testing sessions, and project retrospectivesSupports organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption activitiesReviews project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, quality, contractual compliance, and alignment with approved requirementsDocuments scope changes and prepares impact assessments for schedule, budget, resources, risks, and deliverablesPrepares client status reports, project dashboards, executive briefings, presentations, and contract deliverable packagesSupports proposal development, solution design, pricing activities, oral presentations, and project mobilization activitiesMaintains productive relationships with government clients, executive sponsors, project teams, delivery partners, and external vendorsApplies approved project management methodologies, templates, tools, controls, and quality practicesIdentifies opportunities to improve project delivery, operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and financial performanceSupports project closeout activities, including final reporting, transition planning, contract deliverables, benefits assessment, and lessons learnedOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Coaches project coordinators, business analysts, and project team members in project management practices and documentation standardsQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:EducationBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Public Administration, requiredMaster’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or Public Administration, preferredExperienceFive (5) or more years of project management experience, requiredThree (3) or more years managing technology implementations, business process transformations, systems projects, or organizational change initiatives, requiredExperience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, scope changes, vendors, or subcontractors, requiredExperience coordinating projects with multiple workstreams, dependencies, stakeholders, and project deliverables, requiredTwo (2) or more years supporting ERP implementation activities, including requirements, configuration, integrations, data conversion, testing, training, deployment, or stabilization, preferredTwo (2) or more years supporting government contracts, government agencies, public-sector clients, contract deliverables, compliance requirements, or contractor oversight, preferredExperience with proposal development, contract transition, task order execution, or project mobilization, preferredExperience within a professional services, consulting, systems integration, or government contracting organization, preferredLicense(s)/Certification(s)Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferredCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, preferredCertified ScrumMaster certification, preferredERP platform certification, preferredSoftwareProficiency with Microsoft Project, requiredProficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, requiredExperience with SAP, Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday, or Infor ERP platforms, preferredExperience with project portfolio management, collaboration, scheduling, reporting, or workflow platforms, preferredExperience with Power BI or comparable project reporting and dashboard tools, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, issue management, change control, and quality managementKnowledge of government contracting principles, contract deliverables, task orders, compliance requirements, and client reporting expectationsKnowledge of ERP implementation lifecycles, business process redesign, systems integration, data migration, testing, training, and deploymentAbility to manage competing priorities across multiple projects, workstreams, clients, and contractual commitmentsAbility to translate business requirements into project plans, schedules, deliverables, and measurable outcomesAbility to analyze project data, identify trends, evaluate impacts, and recommend corrective actionsAbility to facilitate meetings and support decisions among technical teams, business stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and client representativesAbility to communicate project information through written reports, presentations, dashboards, and meetingsAbility to identify and resolve project risks, issues, conflicts, and delivery barriersAbility to maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready project documentationAbility to manage confidential client, contract, financial, personnel, and project informationAbility to coordinate geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary teamsAbility to travel to client sites, project locations, and business meetingsAbility to work within established contract, security, ethics, confidentiality, and compliance requirementsAbility to mentor project coordinators, business analysts, and project team membersIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $125,000 - $165,000Maryland Range: $125,000 - $165,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $165,000About the companyAt 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We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. 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