Project Manager, Maritime Systems (REQ 338)

Applied Physical Sciences Corp.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Physical Sciences Corp. (APS) seeks a Project Manager with DevOps expertise to coordinate cross-functional teams across software development.

You will support schedule, budget and resource planning while driving process improvements and team effectiveness on technically challenging R&D programs addressing national security needs. Work with software developers, scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, mentor junior staff, and promote DevOps and Agile practices to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience managing cross-functional projects in technical R&D environments.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within scope.
• Knowledge of SDLC and project management frameworks.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and version control.
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience with DoD software-development projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with technical project leaders to manage scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Support SDLC-aligned software projects and align engineering work with goals.
• Promote DevOps practices to improve release efficiency.
• Implement Agile processes to facilitate team alignment and visibility.
• Track risks, issues, and blockers and implement mitigation plans.
• Support proposal development with technical approach, plan, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate on customer presentations and project reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional team communication among software, science, and engineering staff.
• Mentor junior developers in DevOps and Agile practices.

Skills

Project management

DevOps practices

SDLC awareness

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

B.S. degree with 8+ years of relevant experience

MBA or Masters in Engineering or Project Management with 6+ years

Former military officer with Department Head level experience

Tools

Git / GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Dynamics 365 PSA/PO

C/C++

Python

Linux

MATLAB

Java

Job description

Overview

APS is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in DevOps practices and cross functional team coordination. This role shares responsibility with the technical project leadership in planning and executing technical initiatives, helping ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate brings a proven ability to support schedule, budget and resource coordination while contributing to process improvement and team effectiveness. Working closely with technical teams and project stakeholders, this role helps drive collaboration, maintain alignment, and support successful project outcomes across the software development lifecycle. APS works on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded, and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the APS mission.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Partner with technical project leaders with development and management of scope, schedules, budgets, milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
• Manage project budgets and forecasting, oversee expenses, and coordinate with managers and stakeholders to ensure effective resource allocation
• Support execution of software projects within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), aligning engineering work with project goals and timelines
• Support and promote DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation, version control) to improve release efficiency
• Implement Agile processes as appropriate; to facilitate team alignment and coordination, and maintain visibility into progress and priorities
• Track and resolve project risks, issues, and blockers, work with team to implement mitigation plans to maintain delivery momentum
• Support new proposal development including the technical approach, project plan, and cost estimation
• Collaborating with project leads to develop and deliver presentations for customers and project reviews
• Coordinate team communication, meetings, and action items within cross-functional teams (software developers, scientists, engineers, and mathematicians)
• Mentor junior developers in, and promote adoption of DevOps and Agile best practices

Required Skills and Attributes

• Education:
  • B.S. degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Advanced degree (MBA or Masters) in Engineering or Project Management with 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Former military officer with Department Head level experience with no other prior experience
• Experience in a technical, R&D, or comparable environment (such as submarine officer experience)
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and competing priorities, delivering results on time and within scope
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies across project lifecycle including SDLC
• Expertise in identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, managing scope changes, and maintaining delivery momentum in high-pressure environments
• Demonstrated leadership, team coordination, and conflict management skills driving alignment across technical and operational teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience engaging and presenting to both internal teams and external customers and translating technical inputs into actionable insights
• Working knowledge of DevOps best practices, including version control (Git/GitLab), deployment automation, and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Experience working in cross-functional groups that include software developers, scientists, engineers, and mathematicians
• For transitioning Navy officers, experience as a Submarine Division Officer and/or Department Officer
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Dynamics 365 PSA or PO)
• Experience coding in C/C++ and Python
• Experience working in a Linux development environment
• Experience supporting DoD software-development projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
• Experience coding in MATLAB or Java
• Experience with containerization (Docker or Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM) or similar program control methodologies
• Experience working in cost-conscious or contract-driven environments (e.g., government, defense, or regulated industries)

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Please note, obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment which typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

EOE: Vet/Disability

Invitation to Self-Identify

In keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self-identify pre-offer as a protected veteran.

Invitation to Self-Identify as Protected Veteran