Systems Engineer Project Manager

Jobs in JS; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Ashburn, VA seeks a Senior-Level Systems Engineer Project Manager to oversee mission-critical software development projects using Java and cloud tech.

The role coordinates delivery, leads remote teams, and facilitates critical stakeholder discussions while documenting requirements and aligning with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 9+ years in agile development projects.
• 5+ years of data analysis, requirements management and design experience.
• Experience developing SELC documents.
• Proficiency with Jira/Confluence.
• Windows and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Ability to translate requirements into technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of projects and manage dependencies across teams.
• Lead remote software development teams.
• Facilitate conversations between stakeholders to resolve prioritization conflicts.
• Document requirements and tests, and maintain project plans and charters.
• Apply Agile methodologies in software development environments.
• Translate business requirements into technical documentation for teams.
• Support data-centric, mission-critical processes and improvements.
• Contribute to project scoping and best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Agile/Scrum

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Atlassian suite

Job description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior-Level Systems Engineer Project Manager to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

This position is hybrid-remote and requires 2 days on-site in Ashburn, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day planning, scheduling, prioritizing, tracking and reporting for mission critical software development projects using Java and cloud technologies. The candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the delivery of projects and managing all dependencies with other project teams within the organization
• Leading remote software development teams
• Facilitating critical conversations between stakeholders that may include shifting or competing priorities, conflict resolution and de-escalation
• Working knowledge of SELC and associated documentation (project plans, charters, business cases, requirements documents, test plans, reports, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge and prior experience working in software development environments using an Agile methodology
• Working closely with business and solution resources to define, analyze and document requirements/user stories
• Working with senior executives, clients and business analysts to gather requirements. Interpret and translatethe captured technical and functional requirements into technical documentation that can be used by both the project management team and the development teams to develop the end user software
• In-depth knowledge and prior experience managing and implementing business processes in a data centric, mission critical environment
• Contribute to project scoping, including requirement assessment, best practices, application design and development, and process methodologies.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• 9+ years in agile development projects – a strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• 5+ years of demonstrated data analysis, requirements management and design experience. The candidate will oversee work milestones (end to end). This may also require coordinating & writing technical documents and business process flows.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Java services.
• Prior experience working with developers and data analysts.
• Experience with developing SELC documents.
• Proficiency with Jira/Confluence.
• Skills and knowledge utilizing Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and the Atlassian suite of tools.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and able to thrive in a busy, deadline driven atmosphere.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work in a challenging and fast paced environment with a team, as well as individually.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills andorganizationalskills.
• Commitment to learn, think creatively, and facilitate collaboration across teams.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the design/development process of cloud native systems.
• Familiarity with AI/ML is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a plus.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification a plus.
• Familiar with SQL and NoSQL database types.
• Familiar with:
  • Application frameworks (JavaScript, jQuery, Spring Boot.)
  • Data loading/ingestion (ETL is a plus.)
  • Automation Testing (UI, Unit, Service Layer, Code Coverage.)
  • AWS Cloud (Cloud Concepts.)
• Familiarity with service-oriented applications.
• Familiarity with UI frameworks (JavaScript, Angular, jQuery, React, Spring Boot.)

Customer Requirements

• Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
• Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen.
• Location – Hybrid with on-site in Ashburn, VA 2 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.