Project Execution Manager

About Hunter Strategy

Hunter Strategy has a unique philosophy to technical project delivery. We treat all our customers like mission partners because they rely on our team to meet their objectives through complex software engineering, cloud operations, and cyber risk management solutions. Hunter Strategy was founded on the premise that IT is 21st century infrastructure - critically important but only instrumentally valuable. Accordingly, our teams look at problems with a single objective: the identification and enablement of the right capability to address the most vexing problems our Mission Partners face. We continue to support our partners' success by leveraging the right technology, with the right plan, and the right team to address tomorrow's challenges today.

Position Summary

The Project Execution Manager leads the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process, managing approximately 800 ECPs annually that specify changes to existing IT infrastructure and network architecture. This role oversees the full lifecycle of network engineering projects from requirements gathering through implementation and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete ECP lifecycle: development, execution, and closeout
• Develop Project Management Plans (PMP), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Oversee approximately 800 ECPs annually including Small, Medium, Large, and Complex projects
• Coordinate with customer account managers to capture and validate requirements
• Monitor and control project budgets and schedules
• Ensure turnkey delivery of specification-compliant, full mission-capable solutions
• Manage expedited ECP delivery (72-hour turnaround) when required
• Conduct Quality Assurance inspections and manage delivery acceptance process

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in information systems, computer sciences, business management, or related field
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• 5+ years as a Lead Project Manager
• 5+ years in DoD IT environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Demonstrated Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with business cases and risk management processes
• Proven self-management and team-management skills
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and controlling project budgets
• Demonstrated managerial, leadership, and communication skills