Software Project Manager

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Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Project Manager to develop and execute project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project scope, timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications, and ensure successful delivery of technology initiatives from project planning through implementation. This position will be full-time and onsite in Woodbridge, NJ. This position may pivot to hybrid after several months.

Only work authorizations not requiring sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Develop comprehensive project plans that align customer requirements with organizational objectives and coordinate business users, managers, and technical teams throughout all project phases from initiation through go-live

• Define project scope and objectives while engaging key stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

• Communicate project status, risks, expectations, and milestones to project teams and stakeholders in a timely and effective manner

• Monitor project progress and provide detailed reporting on milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and overall project health

• Coordinate team activities, assign responsibilities, and provide direction to support successful project execution

• Identify project budget, resource, and staffing requirements to ensure desired outcomes are achieved

• Work closely with departments across the organization to ensure deliverables are completed within scope and timeline expectations

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure project components remain aligned and compatible with business and technical requirements

• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and develop requirements traceability documentation and related project artifacts

• Lead workshops to capture business and technical requirements and support documentation development and user training efforts

• Review and update policies and procedures to support evolving business needs and project objectives

• Ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule and escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders when necessary

• Apply project management methodologies to identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining delivery timelines

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or a related field

• 8-10 years of project management experience including leading software (on prem on in the cloud) projects (with or without requirements)

• Strong experience leading projects with a software and functional hardware component, including leading discovery efforts or fact-finding efforts

• Knowledge of JIRA project management and service desk tools

• Experience with Microsoft Project

• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups

• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting

• Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices

Preferred:

• Tolling or transportation project or industry experience is a plus

• Project management certification

• Experience leading technology implementation projects

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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Reasonable accommodation statement

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.