Project Manager

Overview
  Sedaro   is hiring a Project Manager to   own the day-to-day execution   of   modeling and simulation   software   R&D and   implementation   projects to   customers .

• Team:   Engineering, reporting to Director of Programs

• Location:   In person in Arlington, VA

• Must be eligible for a US security clearance

Who We Are
  We are a fast-growing tech startup dedicated to developing our cloud-native simulation platform. As a   Project   Manager, you will play a critical role in   delivering   innovative solutions   on   commercial and   government contracts that align with our capabilities and growth strategy.   This role involves managing day-to-day activities   of multiple projects , communicating with customers, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. The Project Manager is expected to proactively   identify   risks and resolve issues to ensure successful project outcomes.   At   Sedaro , we are passionate about delivering   cutting-edge   solutions that enhance national security and drive innovation in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. Join us as we tackle challenging projects and make a tangible impact on our customers’ missions.  

Who You Are
  We are looking for a highly organized,   proactive , and results-driven   Project   Manager with a proven ability to   execute   technical efforts across the entire project lifecycle .   You   are   able   to   break down complex projects into actionable tasks, ensuring teams stay on track and meet deadlines. Strong leadership,   attention to detail, and   communication   skills are essential, as this role requires coordinating cross-functional teams to   meet   customer expectations on-time   and on-budget.

The right person for this role has at least   two   years of experience in   project management , and a   demonstrated   track record   of   initiating, executing, delivering, and closing projects . You are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating the complexities of federal acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS). You   can also   understand a customer’s needs and   communicate them effectively to the technical team to   ensure customer succ ess . Most importantly, you are driven by the challenge of growing a company, excited to work in a small, agile team, and eager to make a tangible impact on the company’s success.

What  You’ll Do
Communication  

• Communicate regularly with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals
• Be the primary point of contact for customer engagement
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional project team s

Execution & Delivery  

• Manage scope, schedule, & cost through agile and hybrid practices
• Lead milestone reviews and status updates with external stakeholders

• Track progress,   identify   risks, and implement mitigation strategies

• Translate customer requirements into actionable implementation plans

• Ensure   deliverables meet   contract requirements, business   objectives , and   quality assurance   standards

• Draft subcontractor statements of work (SOWs) and oversee their execution

• Discern, capture,  prioritize,  communicate ,  and update  product requirements , such as   use case descriptions and  user stories , for example

• Empower engineering teams by making customer intent and priorities transparent, supporting autonomy and accountability for technical outcomes

• Manage project & labor budgets  to  achieve  customer priorities and project needs

• Facilitate agile re-prioritization with customers to ensure project work reflects current priorities

Benefits

• Equity

• Unlimited PTO

• 401(k) with 4% match

• 100% premium payment for Medical Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Flexible work schedule with core hours

• Company provided lunches 3 days a week

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Project Management, Business Administration, CS, Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum  2  years of experience planning, managing, and executing   projects

• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers, provide regular updates, and address concerns promptly

• Strong communication   skills to lead meetings, including demonstrations, requirements discovery sessions and retrospectives

• Strong   understanding of project management methodologies ( e.g.   Agile) and   knowledge areas (e.g.,   Scope Management, Stakeholder Management) and the   ability to apply them to plan, execute, and   monitor   projects effectively

• Experience with tools such as   Jira and GitLab

• Demonstrated   a bility to   identify , assess, and mitigate risks

Additional desirable experience

• Domain   expertise   in A&D
• Familiarity with U.S. space domain acquisition and operations

• Background or familiarity with software solutions in   A&D

• PMP or other project management certification

• Experience working in small businesses or startups
• 1 or more years' experience as a Product Owner or Project Manager in software development
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition processes (e.g., DoD/DoW, NRO, NASA)
• Active or c urrent   Top Secret   security clearance   with SCI eligibility