Project Manager - (San Diego, CA)

Project Manager

Serco is hiring a Project Manager to be part of a dynamic team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate has supported program execution across technical, operational, and compliance domains, understands DoD environments, and brings lessons learned from complex challenges, including failed or delayed initiatives. You will lead integrated teams, drive delivery, and guide stakeholders through programmatic complexity with resilience and insight. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance In this role you will :

• Lead and manage complex, multi-disciplinary programs that support DoD clients and contract deliverables.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and budgets that align with DoD acquisition and performance requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and government stakeholders, ensuring alignment with mission goals and compliance standards.
• Support all phases of the program lifecycle, including planning, execution, performance tracking, reporting, and closeout.
• Identify risks and apply experience from past program support challenges, including exposure to underperforming or failed efforts.
• Implement lessons learned to improve program efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance future performance.
• Ensure all documentation meets DoD and organizational standards, including status reports, risk management plans, and milestone tracking.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams and help translate technical requirements into program execution strategies.

Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will have :

Additional desired experience and skills : Active DoD Secret security clearance Prior experience supporting DoD initiatives under FAR / DFARS compliance Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, and Waterfall project management frameworks Understanding risk management, change control, and stakeholder communication best practices

Apply today to discover your place in our world! In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $95,604.60 to $191,209.20; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills.

Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.