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Senior Project Manager

Toyon Research Corporation.com

115k - 175k USD/year

Office

Goleta, CA, US

Full Time

Description

U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible.

This position is in-person.

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking a talented Senior Project Manager to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously; planning, executing, and delivering program objectives on time and within budget. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for organization and oversight of the finances, schedule, and manpower for complex engineering projects. Individuals must demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems and negotiating critical issues. The Senior Project Manager should be open to mentorship from the supervising Program Manager.

Duties:

  • Collaborate with management and administrative teams to create internal plans and budgets for projects on an ad hoc basis
  • Create and manage integrated project schedules and track deliverables
  • Maintain and update project staffing plans
  • Supporting and maintaining supply chains, including establishing new vendors and subcontractors 
  • Formulate cost proposals and budgets with strong basis of realism and risk mitigation; responsibility to monitor and manage cost performance
  • Build strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders to foster positive working relationships
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery
  • Provide oversight and coordination for facility upgrades and construction
  • Create high-quality presentations using PowerPoint and other tools
  • Utilize advanced Excel skills for management and planning purposes
  • Maintain composure in situations with challenging requirements and a need for time-critical problem-resolution

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  • Project Management certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP)
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Project)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Highly adaptable and thrives in ambiguous situations
  • KPI development and tracking, legal/contracts experience, and negotiation skills desirable

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

  • Competitive Industry Pay
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
  • HSA with Employer Contributions
  • Dental and Vision Coverage Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick leave
  • Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Life and Disability Insurance  
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Senior Project Manager position is $115,000 to $175,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment. 

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Senior Project Manager

Office

Goleta, CA, US

Full Time

115k - 175k USD/year

October 10, 2025

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Toyon Research Corporation