EPMO Senior Project Manager I

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic professional to join our organization as a Senior Project Manager level 1 (Sr. PM I). As a senior member of our Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), you will be responsible for leading and delivering complex projects that are critical to our strategic objectives. Your exceptional project management expertise, leadership skills, and strategic mindset will be instrumental in driving project success and achieving business outcomes.

The EPMO Senior PM I is an upper mid-level position reporting directly into the EPMO within Amentum ’s corporate Office of the CIO function. Potential projects range between software-development and infrastructure, to integrations, business systems, transformation, continuous improvement, contract compliance, and security initiatives.

This role must have intermediate knowledge in several sub-functions within overall business functions like information technology, human resources, finance, global supply chain, compliance, and other processes to support projects that include mergers and acquisition integrations, continuous improvement, and enterprise transformation. This position is US Remote telework and US Citizenship is required.
Essential Responsibilities:

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Project governance and compliance: Implement and enforce project governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with project management methodologies, standards, and best practices. Partner with junior team members to help train, coach, and provide feedback to improve knowledge, performance, and maturity. Drive continuous improvement in the management of projects based on lessons learned and industry best practices. Provide input to senior EPMO members on ways to improve governance and compliance processes and efficiencies.

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Project Planning and Execution: Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning and execution of large, complex projects. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to define scope, objectives, deliverables, cost, timelines, business case, and success criteria. Develop, tailor, and implement project management strategies based on the needs of the project to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Develop comprehensive project management plans, resource allocation strategies, and risk management approaches. Drive projects from Initiating to Benefits Realization, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget, and quality standards.

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Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, department heads, and external partners. Collaborate closely, understand stakeholder expectations, and ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Anticipate and manage stakeholder needs, concerns, and risks to foster strong partnerships and drive project success.

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Team Management: Lead and inspire cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to drive high performance. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering work environment, encouraging innovation, professional growth, and knowledge sharing. Optimize resource allocation, promote teamwork, and manage conflicts proactively to maximize team performance and project outcomes.

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Risk and Issue Management: Identify, document, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, applying advan