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Project Manager III

WR Systems
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Jul 07, 2026
Project Manager III LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Program/Project Management Fairfax, VA * ID: G2026-07-002 * Full-Time/Regular Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Travel Requirements: Up to 20% Location: Fairfax, VA SUMMARY: GBS has an opportunity for a Project Manager to coordinate interdependent projects and ongoing operations to achieve defined business objectives, providing oversight of complex, multi disciplinary projects while ensuring cost, schedule, risk, and technical requirements are met. The role involves collaborating with Program Managers, managing external stakeholders, and developing comprehensive program plans (communication, risk, change, quality, etc.), with a focus on contract performance and resource optimization. Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for the coordinated management of interdependent and related projects and for supporting ongoing operations directed towards a common objective including the achievement of a set of business-related goals. Manages and provides programmatic oversight over programs of increased scope and complexity; may provide support to a more senior Program Manager. Collaborates with Project Managers to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects and operations, while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program. Maintains responsibility for all technical and managerial aspects of contract performance, including implementation, technical assistance and program life-cycle support. Determines and coordinates the sharing of resources to the overall benefit of the program. Ensures projects within purview comply with cost, budget, schedule, WBS, risk, technical requirements and established company practices in order to meet project/program commitments. Responsible for the overall management of stakeholder's external to the organization such as customers and subcontractors. Develops program plans as appropriate such as Communication, Risk, Interface, Change, Transition, Resource, Purchase and Acquisitions, Quality, and Contracting Management planning. Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering discipline, or related field. Six (6) + years of experience in program management or senior-level project management. Six (6) + years of experience managing a team or segment of an organization. Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree depending on contractual requirements. Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance. Willingness to travel. Work in an office environment 75% of most workdays, this is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position. Position Salary Range: $83,000 - $131,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations. Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.