Target salary range: $70K - $75K. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

JANUS is seeking a Mid-Level Project Manager (PM) to join our Project Management Office (PMO). The project manager is responsible for leading complex projects and driving successful delivery of outcomes. This role ensures projects are executed within scope, on time, on budget, and with a high degree quality, while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. The project manager champions alignment with business unit objectives, implements best practices, and contributes to continuous improvement of project delivery processes.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of projects throughout their entire lifecycle
• Develop and track project plans, resource allocation, performance metrics, and budgets
• Lead and coordinate all phases of assigned projects ensuring alignment with customer requirements
• Actively manage risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Influence stakeholders and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
• Lead recurring project status meetings for progress and resource allocation
• Contribute to process improvement and best practices within the PMO
• Drive a project culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Coach, motivate, and collaborate with fellow PMs
• Adaptability to assist the team wherever needed to achieve program/project goals

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a project manager or business analyst is required
• Demonstrated experience successfully completing projects according to the defined scope, budget, and timeline
• Relevant experience supporting contracts for Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and other federal agencies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, assess, organize, and disseminate information in a timely manner
• Ability to evaluate problems and recommend viable solutions by using critical thinking skills
• Solid understanding of cross-matrixed team environments and processes
• Top-notch communication and organizational skills
• MS O365 Suite proficiency is required
• MS Project experience is highly preferred
• PMP and/or ACP Certification(s) preferred
• Prior military experience is desired
• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in management or technical discipline is required

Clearance:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at judy.pagac@janusresearch.us or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.