Software Development Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for a Software Development Project Manager to guide digital initiatives from concept through launch in the Upstate. This role partners with technical, creative, and business teams to keep web, mobile, eCommerce, and product information management efforts moving forward with clarity and accountability. The ideal candidate brings strong delivery discipline, effective stakeholder communication, and a practical understanding of software development processes in a fast-paced IT services environment.
Responsibilities: • Direct software and digital projects through planning, execution, release, and post-implementation support while maintaining focus on quality and client satisfaction. • Build detailed delivery roadmaps that outline schedules, budgets, staffing needs, dependencies, and risk response plans for each initiative. • Work closely with development, design, marketing, product, and business partners to align priorities, define scope, and keep progress on track. • Lead project ceremonies and communication cadences, including kickoff sessions, sprint planning, status reviews, and stakeholder updates. • Evaluate delivery progress, surface blockers early, and take corrective action to reduce delays, control costs, and protect project objectives. • Maintain project records such as requirements, change requests, status reports, and performance metrics to support transparent decision-making. • Measure results against established KPIs and business goals, using data to improve delivery performance and team effectiveness. • Manage relationships with external vendors or third-party contributors when outside support is part of the project plan. • Apply Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or blended delivery methods based on project needs, team structure, and client expectations.• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of project management experience supporting software, digital, marketing, or technology-focused initiatives.
• Working knowledge of SDLC practices, website delivery, mobile app development, UX/UI collaboration, and broader software development workflows.
• Experience overseeing several concurrent projects while balancing deadlines, changing priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Trello, or similar tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, including risk identification, prioritization, and resolution.
• Familiarity with eCommerce and Product Information Management (PIM) projects is highly valued.