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Project Manager role at MANTECH (government/mission support contractor) leading onsite project execution in McLean, VA, coordinating cross-functional teams and keeping delivery on track against customer mission objectives and KPIs. Standout requirement/perk: active TS/SCI with Polygraph and a fixed early shift as part of a coverage team (6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with flex as needed).
Key skills
Project management (planning, execution, status reporting)Resource and schedule managementRisk tracking and issue resolutionStakeholder/customer relationship managementKPI support and reportingWorking Capital Fund (WCF) environment experienceTicketing systems and installations supportDesktop technologies and corporate applicationsAccess administrationVoice/video (A/V) infrastructure
Salary not listed — comparable onsite Project Manager roles in McLean, VA requiring TS/SCI with Poly typically pay around $130k–$180k depending on program, scope, and experience.
You'll thrive here if you can lead diverse technical teams in a secure, fast-changing customer environment while keeping schedules, resources, and KPIs tightly managed.
Why apply
- Active TS/SCI with Poly required
- Mission-focused customer environment
- Early shift coverage schedule
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career-focused Project Manager to join our team in McLean, VA. In this role, you will lead project execution, coordinate diverse teams, and ensure timely delivery of mission objectives. You will help resolve issues, manage resources and schedules, and support customer Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve success.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Apply expertise and leadership skills to ensure project goals and requirements are consistently met.
- Solve a range of straightforward problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment, and precedents.
- Ensure assigned projects follow project plans and are regularly updated with current status regarding equipment, resources, schedules, and risks.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and schedulers to help resolve schedule conflicts, equipment shortfalls, or resource constraints.
- Support customer Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required by the program.
- Provide local travel support between customer buildings or temporary assignment to alternate locations for special projects.
- Work required shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM as part of a coverage team operating between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. May need to flex shift as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma with 8+ years of experience or an Associate’s Degree with 6+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience.
- Direct knowledge of the customer’s operational environment, including ticketing systems, installations, desktop technologies, corporate applications, access administration, and voice/video infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects in a Working Capital Fund (WCF) environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams with diverse skillsets in direct support of the customer mission.
- Proven ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with customers, stakeholders, technical teams, and contractors.
- Ability to clearly understand and discuss project statuses and offer practical solutions to issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification.
- Direct knowledge of the customer’s operational environment, including ticketing systems, desktop technologies, corporate applications, access administration, and voice/video infrastructure.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with co-workers, management, and customers; must be able to exchange accurate information.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing tasks and requirements while learning new skills quickly on the job.
Clearance Requirements:
- Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
- Must be able to operate a computer, phone, and other office equipment for extended periods.
- Must be able to move/traverse within and between buildings and offices, position self to maintain equipment and cabling (including under desks, moving floor tiles, and in server closets, some of which may be confined spaces).
- Must be able to move Audio/Visual or Computer equipment weighing 50+ pounds; some equipment may require team-lift or use of carts.
- Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder (10+ feet high) while pulling cables and adjusting equipment.