Senior Project Manager

Description
The Senior Project Manager will lead and support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects supporting Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), including Military Construction (MILCON) and Installation Communication Grid (ICG) initiatives. This role will manage projects from planning through execution and closeout while coordinating technical, operational, financial, and stakeholder requirements. The Senior Project Manager will provide project leadership, maintain project schedules and performance metrics, facilitate stakeholder coordination, and ensure project requirements, deliverables, and documentation remain accurate and current. The position will also support data-driven decision-making through the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and other project management tools. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to perform routine administrative and project support tasks necessary to maintain effective project operations and provide direct support to Program Managers and the Program Director.
What You Will Do
* Support the planning, coordination, and execution of MILCON, ICG, and related infrastructure projects.
* Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical path activities using Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools.
* Develop, maintain, and manage Power BI dashboards to track project status, schedules, milestones, risks, performance metrics, and other project data.
* Gather, analyze, validate, and document project, technical, and stakeholder requirements.
* Facilitate project meetings, working groups, and stakeholder discussions; prepare agendas, meeting notes, action items, and follow-up trackers.
* Develop, maintain, organize, and update project documentation, including requirements, meeting records, status reports, briefings, project plans, schedules, and other project artifacts.
* Establish, organize, and maintain project data repositories to ensure project information, documentation, reports, requirements, schedules, and other data are accurate, accessible, current, and properly organized.
* Maintain data repositories and project records in accordance with established naming conventions, organizational standards, access requirements, and document management practices.
* Coordinate with engineering, logistics, financial, operational, and technical teams to support project execution.
* Track project risks, issues, dependencies, and actions and support development of mitigation strategies.
* Monitor project performance and provide leadership with clear status, metrics, forecasts, and recommendations.
* Coordinate with Marine Corps leadership, installations, engineering teams, SMEs, and external stakeholders.
* Support project prioritization, change management, resource planning, and milestone forecasting.
* Identify project issues and coordinate resolution to maintain schedules, deliverables, and project objectives.
* Support development of project roadmaps, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), future requirements, and long-range planning activities.
* Provide input to budgeting, planning, and project execution activities.
* Provide direct project management and administrative support to Program Managers and the Program Director.
* Perform administrative and project support tasks, including data entry, file and records management, document preparation, action-item tracking, reporting, correspondence, meeting coordination, and other duties required to support project operations.
* Assist with preparation of leadership briefings, presentations, reports, status updates, dashboards, and other management materials.
* Support coordination and tracking of program-level activities, decisions, actions, and deliverables.
* Ensure project documentation, schedules, Power BI dashboards, requirements, data repositories, and other management products are accurate, current, and properly maintained.
* Perform other project management and administrative duties as required to support MCICOM mission objectives.
What We Expect of You
* Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
* 3+ years of project management experience, preferably supporting federal or Department of Defense programs.
* Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
* Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
* Experience with Power BI dashboard development and maintenance.
* Experience with requirements gathering, documentation development, and document management.
* Experience establishing and maintaining data repositories, project records, and information management systems.
* Experience preparing project status reports, briefings, meeting materials, and other project management documentation.
* Strong organizational, analytical, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with project teams, Program Managers, leadership, and stakeholders.
* Experience working with government or defense stakeholders.
* Active Secret clearance required.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, is a plus.
* Experience supporting Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), is a plus.
* Experience supporting MILCON, ICG, or other Department of Defense infrastructure programs, is a plus.
* Experience supporting Marine Corps, NAVFAC, USACE, DISA, or other DoD organizations, is a plus.
* Familiarity with MILCON, telecommunications, or installation infrastructure programs, is a plus.
* Experience with requirements management, CONOPS development, and project roadmaps, is a plus.
* Familiarity with DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes, is a plus.
* Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, is a plus.
* Familiarity with Department of Defense project management and reporting processes, is a plus. Pay range: $100,000 - $115,000 depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.