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Rockaway, NJ - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

VES LLC is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead highpriority defense modernization efforts with a special emphasis on operations in the Picatinny Arsenal and Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) communities. This role requires deep expertise in project execution financial management business development and contract oversight in support of missioncritical Command and Control (C2) programs.

The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical leadership and operational insight enabling them to shape strategy drive execution and deliver lasting impact across the Department of Defenses innovation and modernization ecosystem. While this can be a remote role the ideal candidate will be located in the Picatinny NJ area or APG MD area.

General Job Duties:

  • Lead the full lifecycle of acquisition and software development programsfrom systems engineering and requirements definition through delivery fielding and sustainment.
  • Direct and mentor interdisciplinary technical teams including engineers developers and systems integrators (government and contractor).
  • Plan execute and manage program finances including P&L resource allocation staff planning and performance evaluation.
  • Develop and execute acquisition strategies using FARbased contracts and OTA vehicles aligning with both traditional and rapid procurement frameworks.
  • Oversee DevSecOps pipelines and Agile MVP delivery through sprint/iteration planning and technical exchange meetings (TEMs).
  • Collaborate with AI/ML teams and mission command developers to fuse sensor data autonomous decision aids and commandandcontrol interfaces within HMIF contexts.
  • Drive technical roadmaps and system architectures that align HMIF capabilities with larger Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) and Common Operating Environment (COE) objectives.
  • Lead integration of intelligent systems and humanmachine teaming technologies into tactical software platforms to enhance warfighter decisionmaking and operational tempo.
  • Translate emerging warfighter needs into executable technical and acquisition strategies to expand the VES footprint in the Picatinny and Aberdeen defense ecosystems.
  • Drive growth through strategic outreach white paper development and targeted engagement with key defense customers.
  • Translate emerging warfighter needs into executable technical and acquisition strategies to expand the VES footprint in the Picatinny and Aberdeen defense ecosystems.
  • Communicate regularly with senior military and civilian leadership providing program status risk insights and strategic metrics.

Desired Requirements:

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in program or project management with at least 5 years supporting DoD acquisition programs.
  • Deep knowledge of the DoD acquisition process including budget planning contract management and requirements development.
  • Experience leading Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and/or CMMIcompliant development teams.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills; able to engage and brief senior military and civilian leadership.
  • Experience growing organizational capabilities and developing highperformance teams.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships across PM Mission Command PEO C3T PEO IEW&S JPEO A&A and Army Futures Command.
  • Ability to author and present formal briefings and strategic plans to stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with CPCE AFATDS JTIC2S FIRESTORM CUAS and NGC2 modernization efforts.
  • Background in contract writing source selection support and acquisition strategy development.
  • Proficient in managing diverse funding lines and indirect accounts and executing government financial processes.

Required Education and Experience:

  • MS in Computer Science or a related field with 8 years of relevant experience or BS/BA with 15 years or relevant experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with respect to all the above requirements.

VES offers a rich benefits package that includes:

  • 401(k) match
  • Highly Competitive Salary
  • Health Benefits
  • Up to 15 Paid Vacation days/year
  • 11 Paid Holidays

VES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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