Project Manager

Persistent Systems is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team in the heart of NYC! This person will be responsible for working with the Program Manager in managing all aspects of B2B projects, pursuing new opportunities, and developing existing relationships with Key customer Project persons of contact.

Position Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of B2B projects, including project plans, project support personnel, deliverables, modifications, updates, and responses

Maintaining all project management data, including project plans, project schedules, project budgets, risk management, requirements management, and project tasks

Working directly with the Project Specialist to ensure project budget and personnel reporting is accurately reported

Leading project team to execute projects on time, within budget, while meeting customer

requirements

Liaising between Customer Program Manager and other company stakeholders

Working with customers to complete required Customer and Government forms

Working with Program Managers to respond to Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and other relevant requests

Maintaining understanding of network and communications systems, as well as Government procurement methods

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or similar fields, or equivalent experience

Project Management Professional Certifications (PMP), or formal PMP training

4 years of experience managing technical projects, technical writing, and proposal writing

Experience using MS Project to manage project execution

Experience managing multiple simultaneous tasks and competing priorities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Must be available to travel up to 30% of the time

Must have or be able to obtain United States Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of experience with network and communications systems

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) experience

Uncrewed Systems (UAS, UGV, UxS) experience

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a similar field or equivalent experience

The base pay for this role can vary from $110,000 to $130,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.