Senior Project Manager

CSEngineering

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in relevant fields such as project management, engineering, logistics, or business administration.
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required to be maintained.
  • Minimum of eight years of experience in related fields like program or project management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in defense logistics and distribution operations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and leadership as the on-site senior lead for contract execution.
  • Manage planning, budgeting, and program execution to meet project deliverables.
  • Develop and implement strategies for budget, schedule, and performance goals across multiple projects.
  • Drive operational efficiency in defense logistics distribution operations using expert knowledge.
  • Act as the principal point of contact for all contract performance matters involving government and corporate management.
  • Facilitate communication across all levels of government and contractor leadership.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and resources through structured change control processes.
  • Deliver program status reporting and documentation to government leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical and dental coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal needs.
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager
**Future Opportunity**

CSEngineering is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing team! This role will provide senior-level project oversight and strategic leadership across complex logistics, distribution, and supply chain programs in a government environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive project management experience, a deep understanding of defense logistics distribution operations, and a proven ability to develop and execute strategies that drive budget, schedule, and performance goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The Senior Project Manager will serve as the on-site senior lead, providing strategic direction and full contract performance authority while acting as the principal liaison between contractor personnel and government leadership.
  • Carry out established planning, budgeting, and program execution functions for designated projects to ensure all deliverables meet performance requirements and objectives
  • Develop and implement strategies to attain budget, schedule, and performance goals across a multitude of varying, complex projects managed simultaneously
  • Apply expertise and experience in defense logistics distribution operations to drive operational efficiency and mission support
  • Serve as the principal point of contact between the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Contracting Officer (KO), and corporate management on all contract performance matters
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and facilitation skills across all levels of government and contractor leadership
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and resource changes through structured change control processes
  • Maintain and attain professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) throughout the period of performance
  • Prepare and deliver program status reporting, briefings, and documentation to government leadership as required


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Security Clearance: DSS approved facility clearance required
  • Bachelor's or master's Degree in program/project management, engineering, logistics, distribution or supply chain management, finance, or business administration/management
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - must be maintained throughout the period of performance
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in program/project management, engineering, logistics, distribution or supply chain management, finance, or business administration/management disciplines
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in defense logistics and distribution operations
  • Proficiency with the latest version of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently and lead teams in a complex, multi-project government environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Prior experience supporting DLA Distribution or similar defense logistics support contracts
  • Experience managing CONUS and OCONUS logistics support operations
  • Familiarity with government contract performance management and COR/KO coordination

Location: Harrisburg, PA with potential CONUS and OCONUS travel as required

CSE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

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