Commonwealth Trading Partners

Director of Project Management & Knowledge Operations

Job Locations US
ID
2026-1098
Category
Project Management Staff
Type
Full Time

Overview

CTP is a privately held small business based in Herndon, VA. We provide program management services for government and private clients and deliver technical assistance programs in over 100 countries around the world. CTP provides specific solutions or full lifecycle support, including course and curriculum design, expert instruction, logistics support, monitoring & evaluations, knowledge management, strategic planning, program management, and staffing services.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

 

CTP, on behalf of Veloxxity, is looking for an experienced, highly organized, execution-oriented Director of Project Management to build the processes, governance, and knowledge infrastructure that will let us deliver consistently as we grow.

 

This is not a status-reporting or schedule-tracking role. We need a builder who can walk into a fast-moving environment, understand how work actually gets done, and bring the right amount of structure, without burying the organization in bureaucracy. The successful candidate will help Veloxxity move from knowledge residing primarily with individuals, to knowledge being captured, organized, accessible, reusable, and embedded in all company processes.

 

What You'll Do

 

Project Governance & Delivery

Build a project-management framework that scales — clear standards for scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, risk, and who decides what. Run portfolio reviews that end in decisions, not just updates. Catch at-risk projects early and drive them back on track.

 

Knowledge Management

Design how Veloxxity organizes what it knows. Build a real library of reusable assets that include templates, SOPs, technical approaches, and lessons learned so that nobody starts from a blank page. Capture critical knowledge from key people before it walks out the door.

 

Process & Continuous Improvement

Map current workflows, find the bottlenecks, and turn tribal knowledge into documented, trainable process. Own the recurring events: kickoffs, deliverable approvals, change management, closeout. Bring in tools (AI included) that make work visible and knowledge reusable.

 

Executive Support

Turn strategy into execution plans with real owners and deadlines. Give leadership a clear, honest read on portfolio health and risk. Make sure decisions actually get implemented.

 

First 90–180 Days

 

Assess what we're doing today. Stand up a common project-startup framework. Build a real portfolio view of active work. Stand up a knowledge repository and a first set of templates. Pick a few high-value processes and fix them fast to prove the approach works.

 

Qualifications

What Success Looks Like

 

More projects on time and on budget. Risks caught earlier. Faster contract startup. Less rework, fewer dropped handoffs. Knowledge that outlives the person who had it.

 

What We Are Looking For

 

Required:

  • Significant experience leading project, program, portfolio, or delivery-management functions in a complex professional-services, tech, national-security, or government-contracting environment
  • PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma, or comparable certification
  • A track record of designing project-management processes, not just operating within someone else's
  • Strong knowledge-management skills with experience organizing complex information into systems people actually use
  • Ability to turn ambiguous goals into structured plans and measurable outcomes
  • Strong influence skills that show you can move senior leaders and SMEs without relying on authority alone
  • Excellent written communication; sharp analytical judgment
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred:

  • Experience building or modernizing a project management office or enterprise delivery function.
  • Experience with U.S. government contracts, national-security programs, or technology-integration projects
  • Experience scaling delivery functions inside a fast-growing small or mid-sized company
  • Familiarity with federal contract types, subcontractor management, and project financials
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, and workflow automation/AI tools
  • Familiarity with ISO, CMMC, and DCAA requirements
  • Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain (US Citizenship required, no sponsorship will be offered)

Who Thrives Here

 

You are a builder who likes creating things that do not exist yet. You are a knowledge architect who can spot what the company needs to retain and then turn it into something usable. You are pragmatic about process and recognizing the need for enough structure for control and scale, but not so much it slows people down. You are comfortable with ambiguity, direct about gaps and risks, and capable of seeing decisions through to closure. You are service-oriented and collaborative and focused on making project teams and leaders more effective. You are a strong communicator and able to synthesize complex information into clear plans, decisions, and executive-level reporting. At the end of the day, the Director of Project Management & Knowledge Operations will be expected to improve how work gets done.

 

This role is not about building a documentation bureaucracy or a traditional PMO that just collects status reports. This role is about making Veloxxity work better, while keeping the speed, entrepreneurial mindset, and mission focus that make us who we are.

 

Location
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We operate in a hybrid work environment, with occasional time in the office as needed per operational tempo. As such, candidates located in the Washington DC area will be given priority and preferential consideration.  

 

Company Benefits
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Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance, AD&D, Telework, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K Retirement plan.

 

Compensation
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Salary range based upon experience, but this is a senior level role.

 

Security Clearance
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Active SECRET security clearance preferred

 

Other Requirements/Information
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Supervisory Responsibility: Potential for supervisory responsibility

 

Travel: Potential

 

Work Authorization: Candidate must be a US Citizen due to the need for security clearance. No sponsorships provided.

 

Application Procedure
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Interested candidates should apply via CTP’s website www.ctp-inc.com

 

No phone calls please.

 

Candidate applications may be acknowledged but, due to the high volume of submissions, only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

 

Candidates without requisite skillsets and pertinent qualifications will not be considered.

 

Employment is subject to a satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background review. This includes, but is not limited to: employment, credit and education verifications, and criminal records check. All applicants are required to complete the associated paperwork in advance of an interview. Writing samples may be requested.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

 

CTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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