What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Manager with Security Clearance position at Amyx, Inc.?
Overview Amyx is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead critical software and hardware deployment initiatives in the Ft. Meade, MD area. The ideal candidate will apply PMI best practices to manage complex engineering projects while building strong, trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams. This role demands a dynamic leader with a proven track record of aligning project execution with business objectives and customer expectations. The Project Manager will oversee project timelines, lead status meetings, and ensure the timely submission of all deliverables. They will manage project tasks and processes in compliance with agency, DoD, NIST, and industrial security guidelines, standards, and requirements. This position is on-site and requires occasional travel to industrial environments and customer locations within a 50-mile radius. Responsibilities Lead and manage full project life cycle, applying PMI principles and industry best practices (scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, procurement, communication, stakeholder management).
- Foster strong customer relationships, acting as a primary point of contact to ensure satisfaction and proactive issue resolution.
- Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies to build consensus, manage expectations, and facilitate communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Coordinate cross-functional software engineering teams, ensuring clear priorities, responsibilities, and deliverables.
- Oversee software development lifecycle (SDLC) phases including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level project status updates and progress reports.
- Maintain alignment between project goals and organizational strategy, ensuring value delivery to customers.
- Work with local OT personnel on any cybersecurity issues network, software or system.
- Communicate, coordinate, and cybersecurity, implementation, and software deployment project meetings and briefings.
- Serve as a key point-of-contract for customer and technical resources to remove roadblocks and keep project schedule on-track.
- Ensure compliance with changing DoD requirements. Technology used: MS Project or similar project management tools
- Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
- Active badge or clearance with target agency
- Experience with target agency
- 10 years of experience managing large complex projects
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent from an accredited institution Desired
- DoD experience
- Actively badged at the target agency
- Experience working with highly technical teams in a secured environment and/or SCIF
- Familiarity with AI productivity tools and appropriate application to facilitate project efficiencies, documentation, and presentations
- Experience or training in Operational Technology (OT) and Software/Hardware deployment is a plus
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to achieve it within 60 days Benefits include: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Roth
- Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- PTO
- 11 Holidays
- Professional Development Reimbursement Please contact with any questions! Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Physical Demands Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.