Purpose and Impact:

The Project Delivery Services Manager (PDS Manager) is an integral leadership role responsible for driving excellence in project delivery support across a diverse portfolio of projects within the OASIS Program. The PDS Manager oversees Proposals, Project Controls, and Project Change Management to optimize project execution and alignment with organizational goals. This role involves collaborating across functional groups, including Business Operations, Projects & Construction, Engineering, and Subcontracts & Procurement to deliver innovative and compliant solutions tailored to the needs of customers and stakeholders.

The PDS Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams through proposal development and evaluation processes, implementing best practices in scheduling, cost controls, risk management, and change management. A key accountability is driving project readiness, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering fit-for-purpose execution plans.

This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong project management background, leadership and mentoring skills, advanced communication abilities, and proven experience in stakeholder negotiations within engineering, construction, or other technical environments.

Work Schedule: 5 days/week 8 hours/day

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the proposal team to drive successful outcomes during the lifecycle of proposal development. This includes RFP analysis, risk mitigation, responding to RFIs, creating solutions, preparing Statements of Work (SOW), conducting bid evaluations, and developing cost-effective and compliant proposals that align with Amentum policies and procedures. Ensure deliverables meet strategic goals and contractual requirements. 
• Manage and mentor a Project Controls Team utilizing industry best practices to ensure efficient and effective controls on scheduling, cost management (via accurate EACs and cost-loaded schedules), risk analysis, and well-documented change management in partnership with stakeholders such as Finance and Project Managers.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with GSCM (Global Supply Chain Management), Buyers, and Subcontract Administrators to ensure compliant and cost-effective procurement solutions. Track and report performance metrics to optimize vendor and subcontractor workflow processes. 
• Oversee customer clarifications, risk identification, and mitigation strategies throughout both the proposal lifecycle and project change management processes. Communicate status updates effectively.
• Ensure rigorous tracking, record-keeping, and reporting for all project delivery activities, including proposals, approval stages, and closed-out projects. Retain data for ongoing insights and audits.
• Develop comprehensive project execution packages and facilitate seamless handovers to Project Managers, ensuring projects are ready for efficient implementation and successful closeout.
• Promote and enforce best practices for health and safety compliance on-site and in the workplace in accordance with Amentum’s standards.
• Build and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, fostering productive partnerships and alignment of project goals.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned, including troubleshooting project delivery challenges and contributing to strategic business initiatives.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 10kgs, kneeling, standing and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, and must be able to work under deadlines.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in fast-paced project delivery environments.
• Proven experience managing or bidding complex projects across diverse sectors (e.g., construction, IT, security).
• Expertise in proposal development, including RFP reviews, SOW preparation, and cost estimation.
• Hands-on experience with cost-loaded schedule management and EAC (Estimate at Completion) development.
• Skilled in driving project efficiencies using performance metrics, workflows, and industry best practices.
• Ability to draft, evaluate, and negotiate SOWs for Design & Construction, Engineering, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contracts

Security Clearance Required:

• It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee may require a Negative Vetting L1 (NV-1) Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or Secret (U.S.) clearance. 

Minimum Education:

• Minimum Essential:  Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in Business, Project Management, or relevant fields.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and the Microsoft Office Suite (including advanced Adobe functionality). 
• Experience preparing proposals using automated tools and software typical in large industrial or technical project environments. 
• Postgraduate degree in Business, Management, or Project Management.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.