Software Project Manager

Job Title: Software Project ManagerSalary Range: $97-140K/yearLocation: Irvine, CAWorking condition: On-site (No Remote)Industry: Software / TechnologyOur client, a software technology company based in Irvine, CA, is seeking a skilled Software Project Manager to support their continued innovation and development. As an agency recruiter, we are assisting our client with this hire; you will be directly employed by our client, not by us.In this role, you will lead software projects across multidisciplinary teams, building, executing, and managing detailed work plans. You will translate customer needs into clear project requirements, drive execution, and keep leadership informed to ensure transparency, strategic alignment, and steady progress toward ambitious innovation goals.Benefits:100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their spouse/dependents401(k) plan with company matchFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid time offProfessional development assistanceLocation: Irvine, CA 92618 | In-Office Candidates relocating from outside the area will be required to move to the Irvine area and be within commuting distance prior to the start of employment.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related disciplineMinimum 5 years of project management experienceMinimum 5 years of software engineering/development experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceProject management experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, including:Risk managementProblem-solvingPrioritizationResource allocationProfessional project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) Demonstrated leadership capability and a collaborative team approachExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and presentation abilitiesAbility to work full-time, Monday–Friday, in a professional office environmentAbility to travel locally during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel as neededAbility to occasionally work evenings and weekends as job duties requirePreferred Qualifications / Nice to Have:Experience with safety-critical and embedded software developmentSoftware acceleration experience (e.g., multi-core programming, SIMD, CUDA implementation)Japanese language abilityJob ResponsibilitiesExercise independent judgment and discretion in overall project management, including:PrioritizationPlanningProgress trackingRisk mitigationIdentify customer needs and translate them into clear project requirements, objectives, and deliverablesEstablish and maintain project scope; define quality and performance standards and perform risk assessment throughout the project lifecycleAssign and monitor resources to maximize project efficiency and ensure on-time completionManage, motivate, and evaluate software engineers within assigned projectsSet individual goalsSupport professional developmentParticipate in hiring and trainingCommunicate project outcomes and/or risks to appropriate management channels and key stakeholdersEscalate issues when necessary to maintain schedule, quality, and alignment with strategic goalsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and integration of project deliverablesPerform other related duties as required and assignedThis job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications and may be subject to change based on business needs.