Project Manager II

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary supply chain and manufacturing projects of low to moderate complexity and scope, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with project objectives.
• Lead projects throughout the full lifecycle using established project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Coordinate project teams in planning, scheduling, tracking, and execution, ensuring effective transition of operations and maintenance activities upon project completion.
• Develop, maintain, and manage project charters, project management plans (PMPs), schedules, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Coordinate activities across supply chain, manufacturing, and technical teams to support successful delivery of project milestones, products, and deliverables.
• Identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating cross-workstream or program-level concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define project expectations, resolve challenges, and establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities.
• Partner with business owners, functional subject matter experts (SMEs), and technical teams to support operational readiness, implementation, and adoption of project deliverables.
• Communicate project status, objectives, risks, and requirements clearly, translating project management concepts into practical, accessible language for diverse technical and business audiences.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects of low to moderate complexity throughout the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to maintain project plans, track milestones, manage scope, and ensure alignment with program controls, established processes, and governance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences and collaborate effectively with functional leads, business owners, and program leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with standard project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
• Must have a Real ID driver's license.

Desired Skills

• Experience leading diverse, cross-functional development teams across varying organizational structures, team sizes, and work environments, including co-located and geographically distributed teams using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience managing projects in a hybrid delivery environment that combines Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated technical writing and editing skills, with experience preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with project management practices in government, federal agency, or highly regulated industry environments.
• Experience leading projects with ERP systems and SAP S/4HANA is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to project delivery.
• PMP, Scrum Master Certification (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent Agile credential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.