Senior Technical Project Manager - REMOTE

Senior Technical Project Manager - REMOTE

Herndon, VA 20171

About Us

Oceus Networks is a rapidly growing small telecommunications company focused on serving the federal government. Our mission is to enable our customers to communicate anywhere at any time securely. Our team of telecommunications experts works to solve the unique communication and data challenges in a wide range of commercial private networks, combat tactical, austere, and emergency response situations. We develop, integrate, and customize technology to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity for mission-critical operations. For more information, please visit us at https://oceusnetworks.io

Security Clearance Requirement: Current security clearance or eligibility to obtain a clearance

Location: This position is open in Herndon, VA; The Colony, TX, or another US-based location

Travel: Not geo-specific, anticipated up to 50% (depending on corporate/client engagement requirements)

Position Description

Oceus is hiring a Technical Project Manager at the Senior level to join our team. The Project Manager (PM) plans, conducts, and supervises assignments, generally involving larger and more important projects or multiple projects. The PM manages subordinate management and/or experienced professionals who exercise significant latitude and independence. The PM is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. The PM is also responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading relatively small proposals or assisting with major proposals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define project scope and objectives; develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Take projects from original concept through final implementation.
• Conduct project meetings and project tracking/analysis.
• Coordinate with subcontractors (equipment providers, engineers, installers).
• Direct and supervise all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.
• Responsible for the preparation of and accountability for all contract deliverables.
• May serve as the primary or assistant technical and management interface for the company, customer, and senior staff.
• Evaluate and determine changes in methods or procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
• Interface with all areas affected by the project, including end users, computer services, and client services.
• Manage technical team and deployment of technical solutions and schedule.
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables.
• Manage the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.
• Prepare and approve Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols, and other technical documentation specific to a project.
• Responsible for assisting in the technical leadership and direction of a multidisciplinary staff.
• Use project management best practices, processes, and tools for all facets of program management
• May participate in the development and execution of budgets, sales and marketing plans, and other strategic tools.
• Participate in driving initiatives for achieving established objectives.
• Provide management services including general administrative oversight, time accounting. financial tracking, cost projection, inventory management, personnel evaluation, and support.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
• Estimate staffing needs, assign work, recommend candidates for employment, make recommendations for termination, conduct performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff
• Responsible for the application of company policies.
• Support up to 50% travel to customer sites and corporate locations, as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Current secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain a clearance
• Valid driver's license
• Current U.S. Passport
• 12-15 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or 10-13 years of related experience with a master's degree
• 4 years (at a minimum) of overall experience working in a management capacity
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and independent problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading technical teams in development and integration projects
• Experience working in a matrixed environment
• Knowledge of, and work experience with the Government DoD programs in a Business or Project Management role and environment
• Understanding of communications concepts and protocols including information assurance, network security, cellular technology, engineering design and adaptation, solutions integration, RF design, testing, and optimization
• Availability to support travel requirements up to 50% for CONUS and OCONUS locations

Preferred experience:

• Current U.S. Government Security Clearance is preferred.
• Current Project Management Professional PMP certification is preferred.
• Professional experience managing complex system of systems products to include developing or integrating, fielding, and supporting technology products is preferred.
• Professional technical writing experience, defined as performing technical writing that resulted in formal publication of technical documents and deliverables to support a commercial or DoD program or product is preferred.

Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may contact us by email: hr@oceusnetworks.com or phone: 703-234-9176.

This position offers a full-time salary and eligibility to participate in the company's benefits program. Oceus offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and indicating pay that Oceus anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting is dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job-related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates' related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Oceus our people are as diverse as our projects. We understand and embrace the belief that our differences are what make us a team. We are guided by Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and laws and provide qualified applicants opportunities for employment based on merit and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Family and Medical Leave Act

EEOC - Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Oceus complies with Form I-9 identity and legal work authorization requirements, and we utilize E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification in accordance the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).