Senior Software Development Project Manager

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

Job summary

Able Forces is looking for a Senior Software Development Project Manager based in Seaside, California. The role involves overseeing complex software engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, and developing comprehensive project metrics.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in project management, must be Wounded Warriors or Disabled Veterans with at least a 30% documented disability. Knowledge of software engineering principles and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering program/project management experience.
• Applicants must be a Wounded Warrior or a Disabled Veteran with at least 30% documented disability.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Project Manager for one or more complex software engineering projects.
• Monitor project completion from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and track project metrics to report performance.

Skills

Project management principles

Analytical skills

Software engineering knowledge

Teamwork

Independent learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Software Development Project Manager

Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Project Manager for one or more 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 the customer.
• 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 and resource management to ensure delivery within time, scope and budget.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Understand and communicate government policies and regulations, operational mission and goals for assigned DoD programs.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be a Wounded Warrior or a Disabled Veteran with at least 30% documented disability.
• 10+ years of software engineering program/project management experience.
• Deep 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 with no guidance.
• Bachelor’s Degree; experience may be substituted.

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.