Technical / Software Project Manager

$85,000 - $85,000/Yr

Quantum Improvements Consulting - Orlando, FL

Full-time

Remote - Orlando, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Software Project Manager will oversee the enhancement and maintenance of a mobile learning application, ensuring timely and quality deliverables for government customers. This role requires close coordination with stakeholders, managing technical work, budgets, and schedules, while fostering collaboration among a diverse team of professionals including learning scientists, software developers, and instructional designers.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage Agile software development projects
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Review, and Retrospectives
• Utilize JIRA and associated apps to support day-to-day tasking, time charging, and reporting
• Ensure meeting minutes are captured and documented
• Develop and manage Integrated Management Plans for proposals and new contracts incorporating tasks, milestones, resources, and schedules
• Foster and maintain strong customer relationships to understand needs, resolve issues, and ensure satisfaction
• Lead effective communication across a diverse team to align goals and priorities
• Control project risk through ongoing risk identification, assessment, review, and mitigation
• Ensure products are delivered with high quality while maintaining budget and schedule
• Conduct and support regular project meetings and evaluations internal to the team and with the customer
• Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the client
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance to ensure successful project completion
• Manage quality assurance processes
• Support documentation requirements as needed

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Technology, Project Management, Business Operations, or a related field
• Proficient with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Proficient with Atlassian JIRA
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience, particularly in learning technology or mobile learning applications
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET level clearance

Nice-to-haves

• PMP Certification
• Experience managing distributed teams
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Experience performing for government customers
• Experience with Atlassian products (JIRA)