Software Project Manager

Software Project ManagerYou'll run planning, tracking, and delivery for several software projects at once and be the bridge between the engineering team and leadership. Engineers work in GitLab. Leadership works in JIRA and Smartsheet. Your job is to keep both sides current without slowing anyone down. This fits someone who started as an engineer, moved into project or program management, and can earn the trust of a technical team while keeping projects on schedule. The role is hybrid, about 80 percent on site in Bingen, WA, with roughly 5 percent travel that can come up on short notice.What you'll doOwn the plan, schedule, and status for every active software projectBuild and keep up project plans in Smartsheet so scope, timelines, and progress are visible to leadershipFollow daily engineering work in GitLab and carry the right status into JIRA for company wide visibilityStaff engineers across projects so no one is overcommitted or split across too many prioritiesControl the intake of new requests, limit context switching, and protect the team's focusWork with engineering leads to set and revisit priorities so the team stays on the highest value workCall out when a new request should wait instead of starting now, and explain the tradeoff to leadershipKeep distributed teams across multiple continents and time zones aligned with little overlap in working hoursSpot risks, blockers, and resourcing conflicts early and drive them to a fix before they hit the scheduleRun standups, sprint planning, and retros in a way that fits the team's GitLab workflowReport status, risks, dependencies, and staffing decisions to engineering leadership and other stakeholdersTurn stakeholder needs into concrete timelines, risk assessments, and status reportsForecast schedules and manage scope so projects stay tied to business goalsWork with project controls to stay compliant with the standards and processes that applyIdentify, track, and plan mitigation for risks across software projectsSkills & ExperienceRequiredAt least 5 years in project or program management, mostly on software projectsHas managed several large projects at the same timePrior work as a software engineer or technical contributor before moving into project managementHands on with Smartsheet, JIRA, or similar tools for planning and trackingDaily use of GitLab for issues, boards, and milestonesAble to connect team level tools like GitLab to company level tools like JIRAStrong in resource planning, allocation, forecasting, and prioritizationAble to manage stakeholder expectations and turn them into clear timelines, risks, and statusHas coordinated global teams across big time zone gapsUnderstands software engineering workflows and terms well enough to talk with engineers on their levelExperienced in cross functional coordination in complex environmentsSkilled in risk management and risk assessment on software projectsPreferredAerospace, defense, robotics, or other software work tied closely to hardwareDO-178 or another regulated setting such as medical devices or transportationFamiliarity with ITAR and project control practicesHas worked where office and production floor sit side by sideComfortable when priorities shift and travel comes up fastSprint planning and agile ceremonies built around Git based workflowsClear status reporting to a range of stakeholders and leadershipPhysical requirementsDaily computer work, reading screens, documents, and engineering drawings. Walking through office and production areas that can have uneven surfaces. Occasionally carrying or lifting up to 30 pounds between office and production spaces.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Bingen, WA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $143000.00 - $229000.00/yr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Relocation assistance is provided for qualified positions, along with a compensation and benefits package.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bingen,WA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.