Project Manager

Project Manager

Odyssey Systems is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join our Enterprise Alignment team. This new position plays a critical role in overseeing corporate project management, ensuring that initiatives are effectively executed and aligned with Odyssey's organizational goals. In addition to managing the portfolio-level view, this individual will directly lead and execute multiple high-impact projects concurrently across departments. The ideal candidate brings a strong project management foundation, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to drive progress in complex, cross-functional environments. Experience in knowledge management, process improvement, or enterprise systems is a plus. This is a hybrid position based out of Odyssey's corporate headquarters in Wakefield, MA required to support from office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Portfolio Oversight & Governance

• Oversee the corporate project management queue, ensuring alignment with executive priorities and departmental objectives
• Work closely with Enterprise Alignment leadership to review, prioritize, and track progress on all corporate initiatives
• Identify resourcing needs, risks, and cross-functional impacts across projects
• Maintain standardized reporting, dashboards, and project tracking tools
• Manage team's review cycle of corporate projects to ensure timely updates, completion, and close-out

Project Management & Execution

• Serve as Project Manager for multiple concurrent cross-functional projects
• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out activities using best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid methodologies)
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, manage timelines and deliverables, and ensure high-quality outcomes
• Drive accountability across teams, manage dependencies, and adapt plans as needed to meet project goals

Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Support continuous improvement efforts within project management practices and tools
• Champion consistency, documentation, and knowledge sharing across the project portfolio
• Contribute to building a culture of collaboration and transparency within Enterprise Alignment and across Odyssey

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as a liaison between departments, ensuring strong communication and stakeholder alignment
• Prepare and deliver regular updates to senior leadership on project and portfolio performance
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other project managers or coordinators regularly

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Organizational Development, or a related field Years of Experience: At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in project management Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, or other relevant certifications are preferred

Technical Skills

• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio or program-level oversight
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Planner, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and project management platforms
• Experience with advanced MS365 tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Viva, and CoPilot, is preferred
• Preferred experience with knowledge management, change management, or enterprise systems
• Familiarity with DoD contracting or working in a government services organization is a plus
• Experience developing or managing SharePoint-based project tracking systems or dashboards is preferred

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a matrixed or professional services environment

Additional Information

Location: Wakefield, MA (Corporate HQ) Travel: 5% Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid, three days in office requirement

Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities