Senior Project Manager & Site Lead

Job Title: Senior Project Manager & Site Lead

Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret (Top Secret eligible preferred)

Location: Fort Shafter Flats, HI

(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)

C3EL is seeking a cleared Senior Project Manager & Site Lead to join our on-site team at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position serves as the primary on-site leader responsible for overall contract execution, mission continuity, and the daily direction of enterprise IT operations. The Senior Project Manager will oversee technical and administrative functions supporting a Network Operations and Security Center, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and coordination across the program.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Serve as the on-site lead responsible for overall contract execution, mission continuity, and daily operations.
• Manage staffing, workload prioritization, task assignment, and performance tracking for all contract personnel.
• Act as the primary point of contact and liaison with government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Oversee all DIACAP and Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification activities and ensure program deliverables meet compliance and quality standards.
• Direct enterprise network and cybersecurity operations, ensuring consistent adherence to established SLAs and DoD policies.
• Support process improvement and standardization efforts across project management and operational functions.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership and technical staff to maintain mission readiness and ensure successful contract performance.
• Prepare and deliver reports, metrics, and documentation to government stakeholders as required.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility preferred).
• Current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent).
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in IT program management and enterprise operations leadership supporting a Network Operations and Security Center.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition and CHESS purchasing procedures, MPLS, DISA circuit management, and enterprise hardware/software integration.

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent management certification (Six Sigma, ITIL preferred).
• Proven success in acquiring DIACAP Authorization to Operate (ATO) as part of a certification and accreditation team.
• Completion of formal management training or courses (PMI, Six Sigma, ITIL, etc.).
• Prior management experience supporting USARPAC and/or USARC environments.