Project Manager

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

$120K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, information technology, or related field.
  • At least 8 years of program/project management experience in network infrastructure implementation or telecommunications deployment.
  • Department of Defense Secret clearance or ability to obtain interim Secret clearance.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Ability to travel throughout the US up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Phase 4 Modernization implementation activities for network infrastructure.
  • Coordinate installation teams, schedules, and resources during modernization.
  • Ensure alignment with PMO-approved implementation plans and timelines.
  • Conduct Preliminary Integration Reviews (PIR) and Critical Integration Reviews (CIR) with stakeholders.
  • Oversee Integration Plan Acceptance to achieve timely approvals from Government.
  • Manage operations and testing in the Network Integration Lab.
  • Coordinate installation schedules and minimize operational impacts during cutover.

Benefits

  • Exciting opportunity in a busy and growing BIM contract.
  • Potential for travel providing dynamic work experiences.
  • Engagement with Department of Defense projects for impactful modernization efforts.
Full Job Description
SMS is hiring Project Mangers for your new and busy BIM contract. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing Phase 4 Modernization implementation activities ensuring successful installation, testing, cutover, and System Acceptance of modernized Base Area Network infrastructure. Up to 25% travel will be required for travel to oversee base projects as needed.

Job Responsibilities
  • Manages Phase 4 Modernization implementation activities ensuring successful installation, testing, cutover, and System Acceptance of modernized Base Area Network infrastructure
  • Coordinates installation teams, schedules, and resources across all modernization activities
  • Ensures execution aligns with PMO-approved System Planning, Requirements, Implementation Plan (SPRIP) and 18-month modernization timeline
  • Manages Preliminary Integration Reviews (PIR) and Critical Integration Reviews (CIR) with Government stakeholders and base organizations
  • Coordinates Integration Plan Acceptance processes ensuring timely Government approvals
  • Manages Network Integration Lab operations and Qualification Testing activities
  • Coordinates installation schedules, Authorized Service Interruptions, and base coordination requirements
  • Manages equipment procurement, delivery, and logistics
  • Oversees OSP fiber optic installations and ISP infrastructure deployments
  • Coordinates with base Civil Engineering for AF Forms 332, 813, and 103 approvals
  • Manages cutover planning and execution minimizing operational impacts
  • Leads System Acceptance Testing coordination and documentation

Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, information technology, or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of program/project management
    experience in network infrastructure implementation or telecommunications deployment.
  • Department of Defense, Secret clearance or the ability obtain an interim Secret clearance
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Willing to travel throughout the US up to 25%

Salary Range - $120,000 - $130,000

Req #2026-5521

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