Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

CEIS | Government is looking for a Senior Project Manager with fifteen (15) years of experience to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects in support of engineering, construction, and technical operations. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing all project activities across assigned scopes. The Senior Project Manager provides leadership to project teams, approves key personnel assignments, monitors project performance, and implements corrective actions as needed.

This role requires expert-level understanding of project management tools and techniques, cost control, scheduling, and earned value management in a high-consequence environment.

• Plan, organize, and direct all activities for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Monitor progress, identify deviations from project plans, and implement corrective actions to maintain project control.
• Provide project personnel administration, including approval of project assignments and key staffing positions.
• Approve project budgets and schedules; participate in division-level policy planning and development.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams and group leaders to ensure successful execution of project deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across functional areas such as engineering, procurement, project controls, and construction.
• Support the implementation and use of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and related performance measurement tools.
• Prepare and deliver detailed, accurate project status reports; lead cost estimating, cost analysis, and risk mitigation planning.
• Resolve complex issues using professional judgment and creative problem-solving; develop new theories, methods, or approaches as needed.
• Act as Control Account Manager (CAM) when required, with full responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget integration.
• Operate with significant autonomy and latitude in defining project objectives, methodologies, and deliverables.

• Bachelors degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in project management, engineering, construction, procurement, or project controls.
• Advanced knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement techniques.
• Experience with EVMS tools and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical project teams and manage complex, cross-functional project scopes.
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying project management best practices in line with organizational and client-specific standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

CEIS | Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.