Senior Program/Project Manager at Helios Defense Solutions LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Technical Reviews, Budget Management, Scheduling, Planning, Estimating, Subcontract Management, Project Control, Navy Programs, Communication, Mentorship, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Testing Activities

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description HELIOS is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program/Project Manager to join our team in supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical research and development, testing, evaluation, engineering, and fleet support activities for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft, and unmanned vehicles. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex projects within NSWCPD Code 60, which is responsible for the Compatibility Test Facility, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions that support national defense. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Lead and manage multiple projects related to research, development, test, and evaluation activities for naval platforms and systems. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams, government agencies, and industry partners to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget. - Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, providing regular status updates to stakeholders. - Oversee technical reviews, risk management, and quality assurance processes to ensure project compliance with Navy standards and specifications. - Facilitate communication among team members, clients, and leadership to promote transparency and collaboration. - Support the planning and execution of testing activities at the Compatibility Test Facility, ensuring adherence to safety and operational protocols. - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members and project staff. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and organizational efficiency. This is position is contingent on contract award. Veterans receive hiring preference. Requirements The following are the minimum requirements for this position: Possess a current, active SECRET Clearance Experience working with and handling U-NNPI Information. Must be a U.S. Citizen Bachelor level degree in Finance, Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited College or University. Six (6) years of experience as a Program Manager supporting Navy technical programs including the development, repair, installation, modification, operation, testing and maintenance of Government systems. Demonstrated experience in scheduling, planning, estimating, project control, subcontract management and project progress tracking. Experience with Navy programs, organizations, functions, and responsibilities. Working knowledge of the Naval Sea System Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center and Fleet organizations. Experience may be gained concurrently.

Responsibilities

The Senior Program/Project Manager will lead and manage multiple projects related to research, development, testing, and evaluation activities for naval platforms and systems. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring project objectives are met on time and within budget.