This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description ECS is seeking an Automation Equipment Operations Project Manager to work remotely out of the Postal Merrifield HQ. The individual is required to have extensive Postal equipment and maintenance background with the ability to coordinate activities amongst stakeholders on-site. - Coordinate and oversee daily site activities and ensure accountability across all personnel - Serve as the primary on-site project manager - Direct and oversee cross-functional teams, assign priorities and ensure work is executed according to scope, schedule, and operational standards - Provide hands-on support and technical guidance during equipment installations and removals - Monitor progress against project plans and update tracking tools to reflect accurate status - Communicate timely status updates, risks, and mitigation plans to program managers - Identify, escalate, and resolve program related issues - Provide structured status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to the USPS Program Manager - Advise on maintenance timelines, resource requirements, and equipment readiness - Prepare site visit summaries, progress reports, and presentations - Develop, edit, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related documentation - The contractors shall perform all necessary administrative services to enable the satisfactory and timely completion of all tasks - Provide specific task deliverables on time in conformance with contract specifications and generally accepted business practices Deliverables - Accurate and timely project schedule updates and task lists - Site status reports and risk/issues logs - Technical assessments of equipment condition and operational readiness - Prepare program presentations and summary reports - Create and update SOPs and documented process improvements Qualifications - This position requires up to 100% travel. Candidate must be willing and able to travel as required to support multiple locations nationwide. Extended stays at project sites will be required based on program needs. - Must have technical knowledge of postal mail processing and support systems - Strong understanding of industrial automation systems and material handling equipment - Experience coordinating multiple tasks and personnel in a structured project environment - Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills - Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak and write at the level of complexity appropriate to the audience. - Ability to work independently and manage cross-functional teams - Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Outlook - Obtain a sensitive USPS security clearance for all personnel assigned to the contract - Experience maintaining postal mail processing equipment Salary Range $120,000 - $150,000 Benefits General Description of Benefits

• Lead strategic, multi-phase programs involving infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, and enterprise hosting. • Oversee program-level planning, execution, and governance across multiple workstreams and stakeholders. • Partner with leadership, architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deliver business-critical outcomes. • Manage high-complexity projects with broad scope, significant risk exposure, and cross-functional dependencies. • Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards, program roadmaps, and risk mitigation strategies. • Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, security, and regulatory standards. • Facilitate SLT-level communications, steering committee updates, and executive escalations. • Champion continuous improvement, agile adoption, and delivery excellence across the project lifecycle. • Mentor and coach PM3s and junior project managers, fostering a culture of accountability and growth. • Lead enterprise, customer‑facing infrastructure delivery programs with contractual, SLA, and financial accountability. • Ensure predictable, on time delivery of complex infrastructure implementations while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Job DetailsJob Location: Allied Benefit Systems - CHICAGO, IL 60606Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 SalaryJob Category: OperationsPOSITION SUMMARY The Project Manager is responsible for providing advanced expertise in complex project management and has expertise in change management and communications. Responsible for overall coordination, budgeting, status reporting and stability of project-oriented work efforts. Responsible for risk identification, mitigation, and escalation through proper channels. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Uses project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, within scope, adhere to high quality standards, meet stakeholder expectations, and achieve the intended outcomes of the project. Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts daily, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, risks, opportunities, and timeline issues appropriately. Provides end to end project management support in terms of budgeting, reporting, project deliverable tracking and documentation for projects/programs. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise and external stakeholders that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources (people/money) of the work effort being managed. Partners with senior management of the business to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Provides direction and motivation to project teams in a matrixed environment. Drives outcomes by fostering a collaborative culture. Manages relationships with key stakeholders, including management and vendors. Leads the execution of the project. Acts as a liaison across all areas to ensure effective and efficient goals, scope, progress, and completion of projects. Coordinates issues throughout organization, and externally, when necessary, to promote accurately represented information. Acts as the key stakeholder in representing project/programs through the governance process including approvals, monitoring, and updates to the Governance Committee. Provides direction and motivation to project teams in a matrixed environment. Drives outcomes by fostering a collaborative culture. Manages relationships with key stakeholders, including management and vendors. Leads the execution of the project. Other duties as assigned EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Minimum 5 years of experience in managing complex projects and/or programs. Demonstrated ability to understanding of project/program management lifecycle techniques, methods and tools including change, risk, and dependency management. Demonstrated understanding and application of Change Management principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to assimilate large amounts of information, compile into concise messages, and facilitate decision making by large, diverse leadership groups. Proven ability to develop budgets, resource allocation, Key Performance Indicators, Business Cases and Cost Benefit Analyses. Demonstrated experience in analyzing, documenting, developing recommending continuous improvements in business processes. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated computer literacy and advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite required including Microsoft Project. Experience in healthcare is preferred. Experience with healthcare billing and financials systems a plus. Ability to travel as needed. POSITION COMPETENCIES: Job Knowledge Time Management Accountability Communication Initiative Customer Focus PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This is an office environment requiring extended Sitting and computer work WORK ENVIROMENT: Remote- Ability to travel as needed. Here at Allied, we believe that great talent can thrive from anywhere. Our remote friendly culture offers flexibility and the comfort of working from home, while also ensuring you are set up for success. To support a smooth and efficient remote work experience, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 100Mbps download/25Mbps upload. Reliable internet service is essential for staying connected and productive. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Compensation is not limited to base salary. Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend. Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.Qualifications

About Us! Raptor was founded in 2002 with the mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor is a school safety partner for 60,000 schools in 55 countries, providing SaaS and mobile technology as well as comprehensive training and consultation solutions across the entire school safety life cycle, ranging from crisis prevention and preparation to emergency response and recovery. Raptor’s globally integrated product portfolio supports a school’s foundation of safety and wellbeing, including Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing and Safety Training and Compliance. Position Overview: The Project Management Support Specialist provides administrative, coordination, and operational support to Project Managers to ensure projects are organized, documented, and executed efficiently. This role helps maintain project schedules, documentation, communications, and reporting while assisting project managers with day-to-day project operations. Job Duties & Responsibilities: - Assist Project Managers in planning, organizing, and tracking project activities. - Maintain project schedules, milestones, and task tracking systems. - Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes. - Follow up on action items and ensure deadlines are being met. - Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and records. - Organize project files and ensure documentation is up to date. - Assist with preparing project proposals, presentations, and status reports. - Support project onboarding and administrative setup when new projects begin. - Serve as a point of coordination between Project Managers, internal teams, and external stakeholders. - Distribute project updates, reports, and documentation. - Help track communication threads and maintain records of decisions and changes. - Update project tracking tools, dashboards, and status reports. - Assist in monitoring project budgets, timelines, and deliverables. - Identify potential scheduling conflicts or delays and escalate as needed. - Help maintain project management systems and workflows. - Support the development and documentation of project processes and procedures. - Assist with quality control and document review to ensure consistency Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, project management, or a related field. - 1–3 years of administrative, coordination, or project support experience. - Strong organizational and time-management skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. - High attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to personally respond to every applicant or provide individual feedback. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted directly by our team. We appreciate your interest in Raptor Technologies. If you are a resident of California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York or Washington, please reach out to hr@raptortech.com for a reasonable estimate of annual base compensation and any eligible incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered to successful candidates for roles may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory criteria including but not limited to relevant professional experience, geographic location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis. Raptor Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.