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Project Manager

Akima

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Fayetteville, NC (On-Site/Office)

We are seeking a Project Manager (PM) to lead and coordinate the execution of an existing government contract. The successful candidate will oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, on-time delivery, and within budget. The ideal candidate has experience managing federal contracts, understands government procurement processes, and possesses excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and executing projects within a government contract. The PM will coordinate various teams, set goals, and evaluate the success of each project, ensuring all tasks are aligned with agency and contractual objectives.


  • Project Planning & Execution: Develop project plans, schedules, and deliverables to meet contract objectives and business goals.
  • Initiate Projects: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Resource Management: Allocate personnel, budget, and resources effectively to support project delivery.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the main liaison between government agencies, contractors, and internal project teams.
  • Team & Operations Management: Coordinate and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects across cross-functional teams.
  • Procurement Oversight: Oversee procurement of materials and equipment in compliance with government regulations.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track project progress, ensure milestones are met, and make schedule or resource adjustments as needed.
  • Risk & Compliance Management: Identify project risks and ensure adherence to federal laws, agency policies, and contractual requirements.
  • Status Reporting: Prepare and present regular project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing key data and trends.
  • Change Management: Implement and manage project changes to ensure alignment with goals and compliance.
  • Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct post-project reviews to assess success and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with government contracts and/or complex projects.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Deep understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS) and government contract compliance.
  • Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with CPARS.

Desired Qualification:


  • Experience working with Government contracting.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, procurement processes, and federal reporting standards.
  • PMP certification.
  • PM Excellence certification or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Management, Engineering, Logistics or a related field.

Job ID

2025-20395
Work Type

Hybrid
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGL, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGL provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an AGL employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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Be part of something bigger. With Akima, you’ll enjoy the agility and autonomy of working for a small business, while also being supported by an enterprise over 10,000 employees strong. Career growth and opportunity? Look no further.

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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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