Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Project Manager.

Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD

Department: Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (AF)

Type: Full Time

Min.

Experience:

Experienced

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret Clearance

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

• Provide overall program management leadership and oversight in support of the Air Force Review Boards Agency (AFRBA) Case Management Tracking Analysis and Reporting System (CMTARS) Operations and Maintenance program
• Coordinate technical teams, manage program performance, ensure contract deliverables are met, and maintain effective communication with government stakeholders
• Oversee project execution across multiple technical task areas supporting AFRBA’s Open Text-based electronic document management platform operating within the Air Force Cloud One environment
• Provide overall program management oversight for all tasks within the CMTARS Operations and Maintenance contract
• Manage project schedules, technical dependencies, staffing, and resources to meet the contract requirements and performance objectives
• Ensure quality control processes are implemented across all technical and operational task areas
• Coordinate closely with Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
• Prepare and submit weekly status reports outlining: (1) work completed, (2) work in progress, and (3) identified risks and mitigation strategies
• Develop, maintain, and update required program documentation including: (1) the Program Management Plan (PMP), (2) the Risk Management Plan, and (3) the Communications Plan
• Oversee program execution to ensure deliverables meet schedule, quality, and performance standards defined in the contract
• Manage coordination across development, system administration, user support, and reporting task areas supporting the CMTARS platform
• Monitor program risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure mission continuity
• Support program meetings, status views, and performance discussions with AFRBA leadership

• Strong knowledge of DoD program management practices, contract deliverables, and performance metrics
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise content management systems, particularly Open Text platforms
• Experience managing projects supporting secure federal or DoD environments
• An ability to manage multiple technical task areas including software development, system administration, and user support teams
• Strong experience in risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present program updates to government leadership and stakeholders
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams and managing project schedules, dependencies, and resources
• Proficiency with project management tools, reporting tools, and documentation processes used in federal programs
• An ability to manage program documentation, track deliverables, and ensure compliance with contract requirements

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Open Text Business Consultant Certification

• Five (5) or more years of project or program management experience supporting federal or DoD programs
• Five (5) or more years of experience managing Open Text enterprise content management solutions, including Open Text Content Server and App Works within a DoD or federal environment
• Five (5) or more years of demonstrated experience overseeing technical teams supporting enterprise systems, document management platforms, or cloud-based solutions
• Five (5) or more years of experience managing project schedules, contract deliverables, risk management activities, and stakeholder communications for government programs
• Five (5) or more years of experience developing and maintaining program documentation including Program Management Plans (PMPs), Risk Management Plans, and Communications Plans
• Five (5) or more years of experience preparing weekly…