Sr. Project Manager

Real-Time Innovations; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Home office stipend

Health benefits

Flexible PTO

Annual bonus

Job summary

Real-Time Innovations (RTI) seeks a Project Manager to define and drive the strategic vision for its real‑time middleware platform. You will transform client needs and market analysis into actionable project plans, go‑to‑market strategies, and cross‑functional momentum.

Lead technical teams through discovery to launch, coordinating resources and stakeholder communications. Use Kubernetes, GitHub, Jira/Confluence, Salesforce, and API middleware to deliver high‑impact projects on time.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related engineering field or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in project management or similar roles.
• Experience with platform products, software development, and market strategy.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Define project plans and strategy with clients to set objectives.
• Develop operating and business strategies and best practices.
• Research user needs and market opportunities.
• Monitor milestones and revise plans as needed.
• Coordinate technical staff and resource procurement.
• Conduct competitive market analysis and craft GTM insights.
• Drive product discovery, feature framing, and stakeholder communication.
• Support launches with product marketing and content creation.
• Leverage project tools and technologies to ensure delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Market analysis

Agile leadership

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Salesforce

Job description

RTI is seeking a Project Manager to define and drive the strategic vision for its industry-leading real-time middleware platform. Operating at the intersection of client engagement, product discovery, and execution, you will transform user needs and market analysis into actionable project plans, go-to-market strategies, and cross-functional momentum. We are looking for a hands‑on leader skilled in modern middleware platforms and agile toolsets who can guide technical teams, engage key stakeholders, and successfully steer high‑impact projects from initial discovery through launch.

What You’ll Do / Responsibilities:

• Serve as the point of contact in communicating with clients to determine project requirements, strategy/vision/objectives, then create a comprehensive project plan.
• Develop project plans, operating and business strategies, and best practices.
• Research and analyze user needs and market opportunities.
• Create project status presentations for various stakeholders, customers, or project personnel.
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables, propose, review, and approve modifications to project plans, produce and distribute project documents, improve business processes.
• Coordinate resource procurement activities, including guiding the work of technical staff as needed.
• Perform hands‑on competitive market analysis of key external offerings, then develop competitive advantage insights and go‑to‑market strategy.
• Work with customer‑facing teams to understand market needs and business and strategic impact.
• Perform product discovery, identify feature sets, and frame customer needs.
• Communicate product capabilities for stakeholders and identify/resolve problems.
• Work with product marketing to drive project launches and participate in content creation and product evangelism until project completion.
• Utilize experience with project management tools and technologies, such as Kubernetes, GitHub; Atlassian Jira and Confluence, Salesforce and API middleware communication technologies.

What We’re Looking For / Requirements:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent*) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Managementor related field such as Telecommunications Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• 3 years of experience in the job offered or as a Software Technical MarketingEngineer, Software Engineer, Senior Operations Analyst, or Project Manager
• Three (3) years of experience with:
  • Product or project management building platform products, such as infrastructure software or networking products;
  • Software development and product design, including working with customer‑facing teams to understand market needs and business and strategic impact;
  • Product investments and vertical market strategies;
  • Product optimization through customer pilots;
  • Working with product marketing to drive successful launches;
  • Content creation and product evangelism;
  • Go‑to‑market strategy;
  • Communication technologies, and software tools and technologies: Kubernetes, GitHub; B2B technical software, including Jira, Salesforce;
  • Distributed systems;
  • Experience with the complete project lifecycle, including feature roadmaps.

What We Offer You:

• Flexible Work: Hybrid office schedule (2 days a week in office) + Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, flexible PTO, and an additional bonus for taking more than 1‑week of uninterrupted vacation.
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance + other prizes and awards.
• We recognize employees for their achievements, offer great opportunities for career growth and development, and provide the tools they need to succeed.

How is life at RTI:

• We have been certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years both in Spain and the US. In addition, we were listed as one of the Best Companies for Women to Advance.
• We live and work by our core values, which emphasize excellence, teamwork, and reaching your potential. Our motto is “Enjoy the journey,” above all we must enjoy what we do and have fun at work. At RTI, you will work in a positive, supportive, diverse environment with a team that truly cares about you.
• We are defined by our “Working as One” culture and truly care about team’s interaction. That is why we plan trips for teams to get together in person, enjoy fun team‑building activities and events, and feel more connected.

What We Do / About RTI:

RTI is the software framework company for physical AI systems, with a mission to run a smarter world. RTI Connext® provides the data architecture for over 2,000 designs in Aerospace and Defense, Medtech, Automotive, and Robotics – running in more than $1T of total deployed systems worldwide. Only RTI combines decades of technical expertise with industry‑leading software and tools to develop smarter systems, faster. Learn more at www.rti.com.

RTI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

The compensation range for this role is $126,900 - $215,300 for Sunnyvale, CA. The salary range displayed on this job posting reflects a minimum and maximum target. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that this range reflects the base salary target range only, and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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