Project Manager - Technical

Torch Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Project Manager – Technical to coordinate with software developers, the developer lead, scrum master, and test lead to establish priorities, manage schedules, and deliver software releases. The role requires U.S.

Citizenship, a DoD Secret clearance, 2+ years PM experience, and strong communication and negotiation skills. Onsite work with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years project management experience.
• 1+ years working as product owner, scrum master, project manager, or in an equivalent role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office toolset.
• Solid understanding of Agile software development and Scrum principles.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer coordination, including negotiating requirements, deadlines, schedules, and access to necessary information or equipment.
• Regularly brief schedule updates, roadblocks, risks, and other project status information.
• Track deliverables, create long-term schedules, translate requirements and bug reports into meaningful work items, and prioritize the work item backlog to meet deadlines.
• Attend team Scrum meetings, including standups, sprint planning meetings, and sprint review meetings.
• Identify process- or equipment-related roadblocks and inefficiencies.
• Work with the team to create and distribute release packages for customers.
• Assist with maintaining and updating required project-level documentation.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Job description

Torch TechnologiesThank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!Torch Technologies is seeking a Project Manager – Technical to join a team supporting Agile software development by coordinating with software developers, the developer lead, scrum master, and test lead to establish priorities, manage schedules, refine backlogs, and deliver software releases.As a Project Manager – Technical, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:Handle customer coordination, including negotiating requirements, deadlines, schedules, and access to necessary information or equipment.Regularly brief schedule updates, roadblocks, risks, and other project status information.Track deliverables, create long-term schedules, translate requirements and bug reports into meaningful work items, and prioritize the work item backlog to meet deadlines.Attend team Scrum meetings, including standups, sprint planning meetings, and sprint review meetings.Identify process- or equipment-related roadblocks and inefficiencies.Work with the team to create and distribute release packages for customers.Assist with maintaining and updating required project-level documentation.Required Qualifications:U.S. CitizenshipBachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Business, Engineering, or a related degree or equivalent experience.2 years Project Management experience.1+ years of experience working as a product owner, scrum master, project manager, or in an equivalent role.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance.Fluency with the Microsoft Office toolset.Solid understanding of Agile software development and Scrum principles.Demonstrated ability to create schedules, prioritize and refine a backlog, meet tracked deadlines, and maintain a steady pace of work.Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.Ability to work directly with Agile software developers and testers.Preferred Qualifications:3+ years of experience working as a product owner, scrum master, project manager, or in an equivalent role.Active DoW Secret security clearance.Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools and services supporting the software development lifecycle.Experience using Microsoft Project to create Integrated Master Schedules.Schedule: Full-timeWork Location: Onsite, Huntsville, AlabamaTravel: Yes, 0–10%Relocation Assistance Available: NoPosition Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No#LI-DK1Benefits:Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.Applying to Torch Technologies:Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.