Software Project Manager

Contract Software Project ManagerHybrid 2-3x weekly in Duluth, GAOur client seeks a Contract Software Project Manager to provide maternity leave coverage across active software and digital transformation initiatives. The manager will assume ownership of in-flight projects, ensure continuity of delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, communicate with executives, manage risks and dependencies, and support Accelerated AI program workstreams. The engagement is six months with a high likelihood of extension, and the role requires rapid assimilation, disciplined execution, and clear stakeholder communication.Responsibilities:Assume day-to-day project management responsibilities for active software initiatives in flight.Execute a structured transition and knowledge transfer during onboarding.Maintain plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, and action items.Facilitate recurring project meetings and drive timely follow-ups on commitments.Escalate risks, impediments, and resource constraints to leadership when required.Provide concise executive-level status reporting and portfolio updates.Coordinate release readiness, corrective actions, metrics, and improvement initiatives for Registration and Activation Transformation.Facilitate long-term architecture discussions and drive alignment across software, operations, product, and business stakeholders.Lead cross-functional coordination for R900 Gateway v6 across hardware, software, product, SQA, and vendors.Manage testing schedules, field trial readiness, milestones, issue escalation, and dependencies including Tektelic integration.Coordinate software release planning, prioritization, and issue resolution for Mach10v RSV.Support leadership communications for release readiness and resource needs.Serve as primary PM interface for Accelerated AI initiatives with internal stakeholders and consulting partners.Coordinate schedules, deliverables, workshops, demos, and executive updates for AI workstreams.Track scope, dependencies, action items, outcomes, and ensure alignment with business priorities.Build effective relationships across Engineering, Product Management, SQA, Operations, and Executive Leadership.Coordinate with third-party consulting partners and drive accountability through communication, facilitation, and resolution.Meet critical success factors including smooth transition by October 2026, continuity of execution, consistent visibility, sustained AI momentum, and thorough closing documentation.Experience Requirements:5+ years of software project management experience.Proven delivery of complex software projects in Agile environments.Leadership of cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, product, and business stakeholders.Demonstrated risk and issue management with clear executive communication.Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or comparable tools.Ability to rapidly assess existing projects and lead with minimal ramp-up.Strong meeting facilitation and stakeholder management.Preferred: Experience with SaaS, cloud, IoT, telecommunications, utilities technology, or enterprise software.Preferred: Experience working with external consulting organizations and vendors.Preferred: Familiarity with AI/ML delivery or digital transformation initiatives.Preferred: PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or comparable certification.Recruitment Transparency NoticeEliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. 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