Amentum is actively seeking a Project Manager to manage and coordinate large scale maintenance and logistics efforts under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and both organized and methodical amid a highly fluid environment. You must be able to effectively multi-task multiple projects in foreign countries.
This is a full-time, hybrid work environment role (remote and onsite). Onsite work will be located in Washington, DC with OCONUS travel when required.
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com
Essential responsibilities and daily duties include:
Supporting in-country Site and Waterfront Managers in the country of interest.
Plan, coordinate, schedule, and execute maintenance and availability plans for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) ships in both the shipyard and Naval Base environments.
Mentor and support the Site Manager and Waterfront Manager.
Coordinate complex work and integrated logistics support (ILS) among various stakeholders both internal to Amentum, among our teaming partners, and with the government customer for PMS 326.
Ensure individual country projects are planned, executed, and closed in accordance with sounds project management principles and the task order.
Monitor status, investigate issues, develop recommendations, and take action to ensure projects and personnel assigned are performing efficiently and per the overall project plan.
Ability to develop and give briefs to multiple levels of stakeholders.
Ensure that all regulations regarding ITAR/EAR are followed.
Liaison with other staff within the PMS 326 contract organization and customer organization to ensure customer has full transparency of all operations.
Assist the Contract Program Manager and Regional Managers in the performance of his/her duties as a subject matter expert for operations in the region you are assigned.
Support and coordinate Follow-on Technical Support (FOTS) work to ensure shipboard readiness is maintained for foreign customers.
Provide recommendations to stakeholders for solutions to task, cost, and schedule issues as they arise. Ensure completion of assigned tasks on schedule and cost, at a high quality.
Minimum Requirements
10 years of industry-related experience (including Project Management, Logistics, Facilities, Maintenance, and Personnel Management). At least 4 years of related project management experience.
Experience managing large, diverse groups of people.
Experience in managing schedules and resources.
Experience hiring personnel in multiple job contexts.
Ability to effectively communicate in all forms.
Ability to obtain a United States Passport.
Ability to travel OCONUS. Ability to work onsite 1-2x per week out of Washington, DC office.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to obtain a secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
Experience in a shipyard environment.
Experience with in-country recruiting, hiring and maintenance of a local work force.
Foreign Military Sales experience (or work with foreign entities in military equipment and operational contexts).
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