Maritime Project Manager - Hybrid
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management -
Business
Operations Management
SMX is seeking a Maritime Project Manager to join the integrated program management office (PMO) and support the Global Defense programs. This position is responsible for the management and direction of the day-to-day operations of contract cost, schedule, and performance execution for Maritime Operations. The ideal candidate will provide leadership to the program team on staffing, training, administrative oversight, operations management, workforce management, budgets, sub-contracting, and property management.
The position requires periodic travel to customer-designated work sites.
This position requires a DoD TS/SCI clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.
Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesAllocates appropriate resources to ensure projects are completed within given time and budget
Utilizes corporate QMS processes to track program/project schedule and cost
Reports status, develops program/project-related documentation, implements lessons learned and updates and maintains production and quality metrics for assigned program and projects
Supports the Global Defense Business Unit with business development activities to include new market capture opportunities and proposal development
Identifies and supports the capture of additional workshare within current contracts
Identifies and shapes prime and subcontract opportunities for SMX with customers in current and emerging markets
Conducts operational planning, execution and evaluation of a multi-faceted program that requires collaboration with customers to identify new project opportunities
Orchestrates/develops operational data calls, report outs, and performance products as required to support and bolster SMX posture for current and future business
Ensures that contract service, quality, and performance requirements are met and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) is maintained
Advises of any contractual issues that may result in Contracting Office action and of any anticipated or proposed adverse personnel actions
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Government’s program managers, Contracting Officers (CO), CO Representatives (COR), and Alternate CORs in support of the Program
Works cooperatively with PMO leadership to develop short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures in accordance with contract parameters
Works with human resources and talent acquisition to manage and oversee the recruitment, hiring, retention and development, training, and compensation of employees to assure compliance with contract requirements and HR policies
TS/SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related discipline OR Relevant experience can be substituted for a degree
Previous experience in C6
ISR operations, preferably in a leadership rolePrevious experience in managing Maritime Operations and port logistics, preferably in a leadership role
Able to communicate objectives and requirements effectively to military and civilian personnel
Experience interacting with and briefing senior government and industry acquisition leaders on topics related to programmatic, technology and financial status
Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives
Budget management and execution experience
Business development and technical proposal writing skills
Previous experience supporting large contracts leading complex development, production, fielding of platforms, and/or support initiatives with technical objectives
Skilled coordinator of many different organizations and entities operating on a constantly daily updating schedule
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