Training Project Manager

Purpose and Impact:

The role of the Training and Project Manager (TPM) is to plan, execute, and finalize a major training endeavor and additional small projects according to deadlines and within budget. This includes organizing and assessing resources and coordinating schedules for team members, third-party contractors and students in order to ensure efficient use of resources. Additionally, the TPM may be asked to manage and coordinate related projects such as technical developments, specialized funding requests and management, and technology refresh/inventory oversight according to plans and requirements. The TPM will also define each project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. This is a rapidly changing environment, and the TPM must structure these activities to remain agile and ensure rapid response.

Work Schedule: Mon thru Friday (5 x 8s or possibly 4x 10s)

Essential Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

• Oversee training objectives for two specialized technical programs that involve coordinating a large body of students through advanced training programs hosted by a third party and/or government personnel
• Ensure training goals are updated, properly resourced and efficiently scheduled to maximize resources
• Manage travel budget associated with training activities with one or more third party contractors, and government students and trainers
• Determine equipment requirements based on assessment of current inventory quantity, usage, and age, as well as projected upcoming technical development efforts and costs vs. budget allotments for two specialized programs
• Define smaller project scope, goals and deliverables as requested in collaboration with government program management and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate project and training expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with government program managers, team members, and project stakeholders regarding any training and small projects on an ongoing basis.
• Set and continually manage training and project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Plan and schedule training and project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Provide status reports, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas as requested by government team.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Conduct training cycle and project post assessments and develop recommendations in order to identify successful and unsuccessful training coordination and project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for training coordination and project execution and management.

Operational Management

• Direct and manage training endeavors from beginning to end.
• Develop small-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Coordinate tasks and responsibilities with appropriate team personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the training efforts and any project teams.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Proactively manage changes in training coordination or project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Managing travel and training schedules as well as assisting with training budget

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Experience with Agile Lifecycle Management tool (e.g. Jira)
• Project Management experience
• Budget experience

Clearance Required:

• TS w/poly Eligibility

Minimum Education:

• University degree and/or 5+ years equivalent work experience.
• Experience executing a training program

Minimum Years of Experience:

• In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of equivalent work experience with emphasis on project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and presentation skills.

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Compensation Details:

US:$140,000 - $160,000

       

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:

03/19/2026 - Until Filled

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.

       

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