Project Manager

Computercraft Corporation; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Project Manager to lead software development projects within a prestigious scientific organization. This full-time, currently remote position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for managing the software development lifecycle, ensuring quality control, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Your expertise in Agile methodologies and technical knowledge will be crucial in advising senior management and communicating project statuses. Join a team that impacts millions of users daily and contributes to significant biomedical research and public health initiatives.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Paid Leave

Holidays

Collaborative Professional Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in software development.
• Strong experience in Agile methodologies and team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle within a scientific environment.
• Coordinate complex projects dealing with scientific and genomic data.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Software Development

Technical Communication

Vendor Management

Team Coordination

Problem Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Kubernetes

SaaS Platforms

Cloud Services

Python

Django

C++

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager at NCBI

The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within a scientific environment. Responsibilities include defining technical and functional requirements, quality control planning, implementation, upgrades, and integration with existing NCBI systems using Agile methodologies. The role involves daily coordination of complex projects dealing with scientific and genomic data, providing technical and administrative expertise, tracking milestones, producing deliverables, managing risks, schedules, resources, and coordinating cross-functional teams. The Project Manager will advise senior management on technical issues and communicate project status to stakeholders.

NCBI, part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at NIH, is a premier biomedical research center serving over six million daily users. It develops and delivers applications such as PubMed, supporting extensive biomedical research and public health initiatives. The environment includes diverse platforms (Python, Django, C++, etc.), large data sets, machine learning, and cloud services.

This is a full-time, currently remote position with potential on-site work in Bethesda, Maryland.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong experience managing and coaching software development teams using Agile
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience and 5 years in software development or management
• Experience managing external vendors and contracts
• Technical knowledge of software application development
• Proven ability to coordinate work across multiple teams and departments
• Effective communication skills
• Experience delivering complex enterprise software projects

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience as a technical lead or manager in software development
• Experience in R&D environments with problem analysis and solution proposals
• Experience with SaaS, cloud platforms, and Kubernetes
• Experience with large distributed systems and cloud computing

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $110,000 - $160,000 annually, based on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid leave, holidays, a 40-hour work week, and a collaborative professional environment.

Additional Information

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