Project Manager; Journeyman

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Kentro is hiring for aJourneyman Project Manager to support the SOF One software effort within EDAT  PM will plan, execute, and track software‑intensive deliverables across multiple teams, working directly with government stakeholders, product owners, developers, and test and security personnel. The ideal candidate is comfortable in an Agile/Dev Sec Ops  environment, understands the software development lifecycle well enough to challenge estimates and surface risk early, and can translate technical progress into clear status for leadership.

Location:
Hybrid in Tampa, Florida

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.

• Manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk for SOF One software development efforts from requirements through deployment and sustainment.
• Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives) and maintain the product and sprint backlogs in coordination with product owners.
• Coordinate across development, data engineering, cybersecurity, test, and operations teams to remove blockers and keep releases on track.
• Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule, work breakdown structure, and release roadmaps.
• Track and report metrics (velocity, burn‑down, defect trends, milestone health) and deliver recurring status reports, briefings, and monthly/quarterly reviews to the government customer.
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks and issues; elevate appropriately and maintain the risk register.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO)/RMF documentation activities in coordination with security staff and ensure compliance with DoD software and cybersecurity policy.
• Manage change control, configuration management, and release readiness activities.
• Monitor contract deliverables, CDRLs, and period‑of‑performance milestones; support invoicing inputs and resource forecasting.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvement.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a closely related IT field; or Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification
• Experience:
  
  4–8 years of project management experience, including at least 3 years managing software development or IT projects, preferably in a DoD or Federal environment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Hands‑on experience with Agile/Scrum and/or SAFe in a software‑heavy program.
  • Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle, CI/CD, and Dev Sec Ops  concepts.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project (or equivalent), plus Microsoft Office.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior government and military stakeholders.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance, or eligibility with a current investigation in DISS.

• PMP, PMI‑ACP, CSM/PSM, SAFe certification, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting SOCOM, USSOCOM components, or other DoD special operations programs.
• Familiarity with RMF/ATO processes and DoD cloud or classified network environments.
• Exper…