SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER

Job Title: Software Project Manager Location: HYBRID Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one (sponsorship available). Position Summary We are seeking a Software Project Manager to lead the design and development of a new vertical product capability. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will manage both people and technical projects, drive software engineering efforts, and serve as the primary technical lead for delivering modular, open‑architecture capabilities aligned with required standards. You will blend deep software engineering expertise with strong project management and people leadership skills to deliver high‑impact solutions for our customers. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Software Engineering: Lead the end‑to‑end design, architecture, development, integration, and testing of software components for the new CMFF‑aligned capability. Apply modern software engineering methodologies (Agile/DevSecOps preferred) while ensuring compliance with modular open systems standards. Project & Program Management: Navigate the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements reviews, design reviews, readiness assessments, and delivery of technical milestones. People Leadership: Directly manage a team of software engineers and technical contributors. Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture in a small‑company environment. Innovation & Delivery: Drive capability development for the new vertical product, enabling rapid integration and plug‑and‑play functionality in mounted platforms. Required Qualifications Experience: Minimum 5–8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technical project leadership, with at least 3–5 years managing people and projects in a federal/defense contracting environment. Technical Expertise: Strong hands‑on background in software development including expert proficiency in C++ and Linux. Proven experience applying technical coding/engineering methodologies in complex systems. CMFF / Modular Systems: Familiarity with or ability to quickly ramp up on CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF), open architecture standards, and C5ISR/EW capabilities is highly desired. Education: Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with CMOSS/CMFF, Army C5ISR programs, or modular open systems architectures. Prior work on government‑funded development efforts (especially Army PEO C3N or similar). Experience in small business prime contractor environments. Demonstrated success leading technical projects with Integrated Master Schedules (MS Project or Primavera), formal risk management, and government milestone reviews. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical (executive/government) audiences. Special Working Conditions Hybrid work environment (work‑at‑home and in‑office). This position may require occasional extended work hours to meet project/customer goals and travel in support of the contract or project (10–15%). Physical Requirements The employee must be able to work on a computer workstation for extended periods requiring the ability to hear, have visual acuity, and have manual dexterity. This position is office‑based with some travel and potential lifting of 10–15 pounds for equipment movement and setup. Organizational Context Leadership position with 3–5 direct engineer reports expected for this role. Software Project Manager Hiring Range: $102,500 – $135,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr