Project Manager

Program/Project Management

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Travel Requirements: Periodic local travel to customer sites; minimal out of area travel as required (<5%)

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to support the DHYSL/WSN-11 project. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of technical and engineering projects, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, cost, and quality while serving as a key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage projects through all phases of the lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closure.
• Identify project requirements and develop risk management plans.
• Develop cost estimates and prepare quotes in response to RFQs.
• Monitor and control project schedules, budgets, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate and lead meetings with customers and internal teams.
• Supervise, train, and develop project staff.
• Interview and hire personnel to meet project requirements.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide regular project status updates.
• Prepare routine project status reports and deliverables.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Three (3)+ years of experience as a Project Manager of technical or engineering projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a multi-discipline systems engineering project team.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DoD procurement policies and procedures.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.