ASE is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead a portfolio of smaller commercial and Department of Defense projects supporting customers and industry partners across multiple mission areas. Initial responsibilities will include management of several active projects, with additional projects added as the portfolio grows.
This position is designed for an experienced project leader ready to take the next step toward Program Management. The successful candidate will have responsibility for day-to-day execution, customer relationships, financial performance, staffing, subcontractor coordination, and contract compliance across multiple simultaneous projects. Akima leadership will provide mentoring and increasing responsibility as the individual demonstrates the ability to successfully manage a growing portfolio.
This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Suffolk, VA.
Responsibilities- Manages the day-to-day activities for a moderately complex Technical or non-technical project.
- Manages the administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
- Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
- Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
- May conduct performance/project analyses to benefit future/other projects/missions/programs.
- Project Leadership & Execution:
- Manage multiple DoD projects concurrently, ensuring successful performance across cost, schedule, scope, and quality.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day interface with Government customers, prime contractors, CORs, and other project stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, staffing plans, risk registers, and performance metrics.
- Anticipate project risks and issues and drive solutions before they affect customer requirements.
- Coordinate technical, operational, financial, contracting, and shared-service resources required for successful execution.
- Support CONUS and OCONUS activities, including geographically remote project locations, as required.
- Financial & Contract Management:
- Maintain responsibility for project financial performance, including revenue, gross margin, forecasting, labor utilization, burn rates, and Estimates at Completion.
- Monitor funding and expenditures against contract requirements and available funding.
- Support accurate and timely invoicing and financial reporting.
- Understand and manage funding structures including CLINs, SLINs, and ACRNs where applicable.
- Review project financial performance monthly, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate closely with Contracts and Finance personnel on funding, modifications, invoicing, and other contractual matters.
- Customer & Partner Management:
- Build trusted relationships with Government customers and industry partners.
- Manage performance as both a prime contractor and subcontractor, including coordination with large-business prime partners.
- Lead regular customer status meetings and provide concise, accurate program reporting.
- Respond quickly to customer requests, emerging requirements, and data calls.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing work and improve customer mission support.
- Staffing & Team Leadership:
- Manage and mentor project personnel across multiple locations and disciplines.
- Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, retention, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Ensure personnel meet contractual qualification, clearance, certification, and training requirements.
- Manage subcontractors and teammates to ensure integrated project performance.
- Balance resources across projects as requirements and priorities change.
- Program Management Development:
- Work closely with senior Akima leadership to develop broader Program Management capabilities.
- Participate in portfolio reviews, financial reviews, capture activities, proposals, and contract-growth initiatives.
- Develop increasing responsibility for larger programs and more complex customer relationships.
- Learn and apply Akima program management processes, financial controls, quality requirements, and operational best practices.
- Demonstrate readiness to progress into a Program Manager role as portfolio size and complexity
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, or related discipline.
- Must possess an active Secret security clearance
- 5+ years of project or program management experience, preferably supporting DoD or Federal Government customers.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
- Experience managing project cost, schedule, staffing, risks, and customer relationships.
- Working knowledge of Government contracting and project financial management.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of problems, and drive issues to resolution.
- Ability and willingness to travel as project requirements dictate.
- Key Competencies:
- Ownership and accountability.
- Financial discipline.
- Customer relationship management.
- Proactive risk identification.
- Multi-project organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to lead rather than wait for direction.
- Desire and aptitude to grow into larger Program Management responsibilities.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience supporting DoD programs as both a prime contractor and subcontractor.
- Experience with Air Force, Army, Navy, or other DoD customers.
- Experience managing geographically dispersed or OCONUS operations.
- Familiarity with WAWF/PIEE, CLIN/SLIN/ACRN funding structures, forecasting, and Government invoicing.
- Experience managing FFP and cost-type contracts.
- PMP or similar project management certification.
Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract. Job ID2026-26296
Work TypeHybrid
Pay Range$115,000 - $125,000
Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
