Project Manager

Kaimetrix is a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions and services to our clients. We pride ourselves on maintaining industry-leading standards in everything we do. We are looking for a talented and mission-driven Project Manager – Innovation Ecosystem (XVIII Airborne Corps OTA) to join our dynamic team and support cutting-edge innovation initiatives within the Department of Defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the strategic and operational lead for the Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) at Fort Bragg, aligning initiatives with the XVIII Airborne Corps' mission to enable data-driven decision-making and technological superiority.
• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of complex projects within the XVIII ABC Innovation Ecosystem, including software, data, and hardware development.
• Facilitate collaboration between Government, industry, and academic partners to support joint operational missions and emerging technology integration.
• Coordinate with end-users across the Army and other services to ensure that emerging technologies are operationally relevant and scalable.
• Lead structured innovation events such as technical exchanges, challenge workshops, and rapid prototyping sprints to support the capture and refinement of mission requirements.
• Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, budgets, and key performance indicators in alignment with Agile and Lean principles.
• Assess and onboard emerging technologies including AI/ML, cloud, edge computing, and cybersecurity solutions that support national defense initiatives.
• Oversee prototyping, experimentation, and demonstration events, ensuring successful knowledge transfer and stakeholder feedback loops.
• Provide senior-level briefings and updates, translating technical results into strategic mission impact for DoD leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or National Security; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in project or program management, preferably within the DoD innovation ecosystem.
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile project management, rapid prototyping, and defense-focused R&D efforts.
• Experience with innovation platforms, collaboration tools, and project tracking software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Slack).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster stakeholder engagement across Government, industry, and academia.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings and technical reports.
• Familiarity with DoD systems and environments (e.g., NIPR, SIPR, Army Vantage, AIDP, MSS).
• Ability to manage change in dynamic, high-impact environments and deliver under tight timelines.
• Current Secret Clearance required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• Fort Bragg, NC (on-site support required)

• Full-Time

• US Citizenship Requires

Kaimetrix is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.