Software Development Project Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead medium-to-high complexity software development projects through all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-release support.
• Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and development teams to define project objectives, business requirements, technical requirements, roadmaps, and delivery priorities.
• Develop and maintain project plans, release schedules, resource plans, budgets, and project forecasts.
• Ensure project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and business objectives are successfully achieved.
• Define and monitor project and software delivery KPIs, including schedule adherence, sprint velocity, release quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and budget performance.
• Apply Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid project management methodologies to support effective software delivery.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives as appropriate.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and technical challenges; develop and execute mitigation plans to minimize business impact.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including software developers, business analysts, quality assurance engineers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders.
• Monitor development progress, remove delivery impediments, and drive accountability to project commitments.
• Coordinate software releases and deployment activities to ensure successful implementation and transition to support teams.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to ensure effective testing, defect management, and release readiness.
• Ensure software solutions adhere to established architecture, cybersecurity, compliance, and operational standards.
• Provide regular project status updates, financial updates, and risk assessments to stakeholders, project sponsors, and senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, delivery practices, and operational performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to understand needs, manage expectations, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and influence cross-functional project teams to achieve organizational and customer objectives.
• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
• Comply with company policies, security requirements, safety regulations, and other applicable procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience managing multiple software development projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery environments.
• Ability to build and lead strong cross-functional teams to achieve company and customer objectives.
• Experience managing software development teams and coordinating technical resources.
• Familiarity with software development platforms and project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent solutions.
• Understanding of software quality assurance processes, testing methodologies, release management, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to organize verbal and written ideas clearly using an appropriate business communication style.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to present information to management, customers, and executive leadership.
• Ability to respond effectively and timely to inquiries, concerns, or escalations.
• Ability to define, develop, and implement strategies that contribute to overall company and organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, manage change, and successfully deliver technology initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated high-performance orientation, attention to detail, sound judgment, and business acumen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and related collaboration platforms.
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with enterprise software platforms such as SAP and other integrated business systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing software development projects, application implementations, digital transformation initiatives, or related technology programs.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments preferred.
• Previous experience in electronic manufacturing services or enterprise software development environments is a plus.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, SAFe, or similar Agile certification preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.