1717 - Senior Project Manager

Sigma Defense

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Duluth, Georgia, US on site Until 9/6/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Perry, GA.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

  • 10+ years managing Government programs with at least 3 in a supervisory capacity.
  • PMP Certification is required (a DAWIA certification in PM, can substitute for a PMP).
  • Presentation and briefing skills to top level managers required.
  • Experience/Degree Substitution: 1 academic year at an accredited college or university in a preferred degree related post-secondary program for 1 year of experience.
  • Experience in DoW (preferably Army) vehicle integration work is preferred.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
  • A clearance will not be sponsored.

Education Requirements:

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Program Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field of study.
  • 5 years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Perform technical program management, budgeting, scheduling, trade-off analysis, lifecycle costing, risk management, supportability, test and evaluation, and requirements development.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
About this role

Summary

Manage government projects, including budgeting, scheduling, risk, and lifecycle analysis.

Job title

Senior Project Manager

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Duluth, Georgia, with remote work not specified

Salary

$130k–$150k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

managing government programsPMP certificationpresentation skillssecurity clearance

Preferred skills

DoW vehicle integrationArmy experience

Specializations

government programsprogram managementrisk managementbudgetsscheduling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Duluth, GA, USA

On-site City