Mid-Level Software Development Project Manager

Able Forces; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Able Forces is seeking a Mid-Level Software Development Project Manager in Seaside, California. The role involves overseeing software engineering projects, from initiation to delivery, while managing budgets and resources effectively.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience in program/project management, particularly on DoD contracts. Essential skills include project management principles and strong analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program/project management experience on DoD contracts.
• Understanding of software engineering and project management principles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for software engineering projects.
• Monitor project completion from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and track project metrics.

Skills

Software engineering understanding

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Mid-Level Software Development Project Manager

The Mid-Level Software Development Project Manager candidate of choice will perform the following activities:

• Serve as a Mid-Level Project Manager for one or more moderately complex software engineering projects
• Monitor project completion from initiation through delivery - all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Develop, implement and track project metrics to report performance
• Conduct business and technical presentations for customers
• Prepare, develop and coordinate integrated master plan and schedule to meet all project deliverables
• Assist management with recruiting, and training plans for staff members
• Support the preparation of proposals, business plans, standard process documentation and other documents related to the government contract
• Track plans and schedules and perform risk analysis and mitigation
• Provide budget analysis, resource management, to ensure delivery within time, scope and budget
• Provide solutions to a wide range of moderately-complex problems

All applicants must be a Wounded Warrior or be a Disabled Veteran with a minimum of 30% documented disability.

The candidate of choice must be able to obtain and maintain a position of public trust vetting. Active secret or higher clearance may substitute for position of public trust vetting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of program/project management experience working on a DoD contract
• Thorough understanding of software engineering and project management principles
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Work well on a team and individually with the ability to plan and schedule activities to accomplish objectives in a dynamic environment
• Self-starter and independent learner capable of performing complex work under general guidance

Required Skills

• Understanding of software engineering and project management principles
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Work well on a team and individually with the ability to plan and schedule activities to accomplish objectives in a dynamic environment
• Self-starter and independent learner capable of performing complex work under general supervision

Preferred Skills

• Prior DoD contract or military experience
• Current position of public trust clearance or Secret clearance or higher
• PMP and or Program/Project Management Certificate
• Experience working in a dynamic, multi-layer distributed environment
• Experience managing a Firm Fixed Price task

Bachelor’s Degree, with 5 to 8 years of experience