What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager II position at Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.?
Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.
Job Summary
SMSI is seeking a Project Manager II to support the delivery of Los Alamos National Lab’s (LANL) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Modernization effort, with a focus on the supply chain and manufacturing workstream. This role operates within a complex, matrixed program environment and works under the direction of the Program Manager to coordinate activities across supply chain, manufacturing, functional teams, program leadership, and vendors. The Project Manager will drive alignment, manage project execution, and help ensure deliverables are completed within established scope, schedule, and budget. This is a hands-on project delivery role for a proactive, results-driven professional with strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills. The ideal candidate can effectively navigate cross-functional business and IT environments, quickly establish working relationships, adapt to evolving priorities, and take ownership of project deliverables to maintain momentum and achieve successful outcomes. This role will be hybrid, requiring the candidate to reside within a reasonable driving distance to work onsite in Los Alamos, NM or Santa Fe, NM the majority of the time.
Responsibilities
- Manage multi-disciplinary supply chain and manufacturing projects of low to moderate complexity and scope, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with project objectives.
- Lead projects throughout the full lifecycle using established project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Coordinate project teams in planning, scheduling, tracking, and execution, ensuring effective transition of operations and maintenance activities upon project completion.
- Develop, maintain, and manage project charters, project management plans (PMPs), schedules, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency.
- Coordinate activities across supply chain, manufacturing, and technical teams to support successful delivery of project milestones, products, and deliverables.
- Identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating cross-workstream or program-level concerns as appropriate.
- Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define project expectations, resolve challenges, and establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities.
- Partner with business owners, functional subject matter experts (SMEs), and technical teams to support operational readiness, implementation, and adoption of project deliverables.
- Communicate project status, objectives, risks, and requirements clearly, translating project management concepts into practical, accessible language for diverse technical and business audiences.
Required Skills/ Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects of low to moderate complexity throughout the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to maintain project plans, track milestones, manage scope, and ensure alignment with program controls, established processes, and governance requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences and collaborate effectively with functional leads, business owners, and program leadership.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency with standard project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
- Must have a Real ID driver's license.
Desired Skills
- Experience leading diverse, cross-functional development teams across varying organizational structures, team sizes, and work environments, including co-located and geographically distributed teams using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience managing projects in a hybrid delivery environment that combines Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Demonstrated technical writing and editing skills, with experience preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with project management practices in government, federal agency, or highly regulated industry environments.
- Experience leading projects with ERP systems and SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- 4 years of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to project delivery.
- PMP, Scrum Master Certification (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent Agile credential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.