Overview:
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
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