Project Manager

SMX is seeking a Program Manager to work as part of a client integrated program management team in the SMX INDOPACOM AOR contract within the Defense Solutions Business Unit of Smartronix, Inc in Honolulu, HI. The Program Manager will assist the SOCPAC ISR project manager with managing the project to include manning, operational support, financial management, administrative tasks (CACs, TARs, RIPs, reporting documents, deliverables, etc., and business reporting requirements

This position requires a DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Application Deadline: August 25, 2025

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently executes and monitors project activities
• Manages changes to scope, cost and schedule of project work
• Prepares and updates project plans and status reports
• Coordinates cross-functional meetings of personnel related to project
• Allocates appropriate resources to ensure projects are completed within given time and budget
• Identifying equipment requirements
• Create, submit, and track equipment procurement documentation
• Prepare trip reports and monthly status reports
• Conduct site surveys, verify and inspect equipment, and coordinate CONUS/OCONUS equipment deliveries
• Provides support to the Contract Manager for operational direction and oversight
• Ensures that contract service, quality, and performance requirements are met and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) is maintained
• Reports status develops project-related documentation, and implements lessons learned and participates in project performance review meetings and discussions, updates and maintains production and quality metrics for assigned projects
• Provides support to the Contract Manager for operational direction and oversight to ensures that contract service, quality, and performance requirements are met and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) is maintained
• Advises the Contract Manager of any contractual issues that may result in Contracting Office action and of any anticipated or proposed adverse personnel actions
• Works cooperatively with the Contract Manager in developing short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures in accordance with contract parameters

Required Skills & Experience 

• Required clearance: Top Secret
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple and shifting priorities and possess excellent time management skills
• Good at motivating and delegating to junior and peer personnel as appropriate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to complete tasks within required timeframes with little or no supervision and strong ability to multitask
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and team-management and leadership skills
• Capacity to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to change
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project

Desired Skills & Experience 

• Previous project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• 12 years of project management experience may be substituted for degree requirements time management skills
• PMI PMP is preferred
• Previous airborne ISR experience desired

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.