Amentum

Senior Engineering Project Manager

Amentum • $130K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM required
  • 8+ years of experience in project management; engineering project management preferred
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Catalyst
  • Experience in budget development, project planning, and control
  • Knowledge of delivery assurance principles and procedures
  • Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Government Clearance
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License

Responsibilities

  • Manage large government projects, defining scope, schedules, budgets, and objectives
  • Document project baselines and decompose complex tasks
  • Identify resource requirements and coordinate project staff
  • Perform ongoing project status reviews and escalate issues
  • Identify project risks and recommend mitigation solutions
  • Manage and assess change orders from stakeholders
  • Assist in RFP reviews and develop technical proposals
  • Oversee regular project performance reporting and customer communications
  • Mentor project managers and lead best practices in Project Operations Group
  • Create and implement new POG processes and tools

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
Essential Functions
  • Manage large government projects preparing and defining the project scope of work, detailed schedules, budgets, objectives, and deliverables for projects involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Document the baseline for engineering projects and decompose complex work activities into manageable components.
  • Identify project resource requirements and coordinate directly and indirectly with project staff to ensure successful completion of the project. Organize project team members to ensure communication and understanding of scope, timelines, assignments, and objectives. Participate in work as applicable.
  • Perform on-going review of project status and escalate issues where necessary. Notify management team early of potential technical challenges, schedule delays, and budget overages or shortfalls.
  • Identify project risks and opportunities. Recommend and implement risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
  • Interface with project staff and stakeholders to manage and assess change orders in each project, which may involve changes to project scope, cost, and schedule.
  • Assist and/or lead detailed reviews of Request of Proposals (RFP). Assist and/or lead a team to develop technical elements, schedule, and price estimates for proposal submission.
  • Oversee weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reporting on project performance against budget, financial and operational goals. Interface with the customer providing inputs to technical presentations, telecoms, and formal reviews.
  • Mentor other project managers on best practices within the Project Operations Group (POG) and lead Community of Practice.
  • Create and lead new and/or modified POG processes, tools, procedures, and best practices and provides solutions to complex issues within the organization.
  • Challenge organizational processes that do not contribute to value delivery, and illustrate better process alternatives.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM required
  • 8+ years of experience in project management; engineering project management preferred
  • Experience working with project management methodology such as Catalyst including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices
  • Experience working with client vision, business objectives, and critical success factors
  • Experience working with delivery assurance principles and procedures
  • Experience working with techniques and approaches related to architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License


Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $130,000 - $145,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Compensation Details:
$130,000-$145,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
09/23/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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