Senior Software Development Project Manager

Overview:

Software Development Project Manager (Senior)

BlueHalo is seeking the Project Manager to join our Cyber and Intel Divisions Program Success Team as a Senior Software Development Project Manager.
This role offers unique opportunities to manage the execution of both contracted engineering and product development.

This team is responsible for project execution leveraging our engineering staff and other expertise from inside and outside the division matrixed into effective and efficient project teams.
Our team, located in the Chantilly VA and Rockville MD offices, primarily builds software solutions on cloud architectures for Government Defense and Intelligence customers.

In this role, you will use and grow your expertise in project management, software team leadership, requirements management, process administration, resource planning, and budget management to successfully deliver quality, innovative products and solutions.
This is a critical role that contributes to our customer capabilities, our company solutions, and our mission-first culture.

Detailed Overview

The Sr.
Software Development Project Manager is a seasoned project manager with proven experience leading agile software development teams and overseeing the many facets of execution and delivery of software and Software as a Service (SaaS) products and solutions.
This PM works closely and collaboratively with the product owner in prioritization, planning, and customer engagements.
Working daily with the engineering tech leads on the project planning, technical solutioning, work prioritization, and schedule/risk tracking, the PM ensures all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle, to include development, operations, security, quality, delivery, and management processes and practices are defined and executed effectively, while managing the requisite reporting and messaging for the project team.

This role requires a self-motivated, organized individual with excellent communication and leadership skills.
While product-focused PM experience is desired, a proven background in leading complex software development projects/teams and strong PM skills are a must.
While this role may not have formal direct reports as a staff manager, you will grow your leadership skills and have impact on team culture as the lead of matrixed project teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an exciting mission-focused team delivering unique and critical capabilities to our discriminating customer base.

Location, Travel, & Work Schedule:

• You can be local to BlueHalo's offices in either Maryland (Rockville) or Virginia (Chantilly)
• This can be a hybrid work scheduleyou should expect to be in the office at least 50% of the time
• There will be some work travel, approximately 20% or less
• Note that this is NOT a 100% remote role.
  You must be local to either the Rockville or Chantilly office, or willing to relocate

Manage multiple projects by leading the execution of each effort ultimately accountable for project success
Perform planning, oversight, and reporting of resources, budget, schedule, risk, delivery, technical progress, quality assurance, and operations (where appropriate)
Coordinate staff resourcing and performance feedback with managers
Iteratively improve/adapt the best practices and processes for project execution within specific project teams and the Program Success Team
Collaborate with product owners for vision, prioritization, and customer engagements
Define roles, responsibilities, and adapt practices for each project team for an effective structure and execution
Proactively communicate with internal stakeholders, customers, subcontractors, prime contractors, leadership, and others as appropriate for the project
Generate reports, documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and other deliverables and artifacts ensuring adherence to established policies, processes, and practices
Maintain awareness of relevant industry and technology trends and developments
Identify and escalate risks and issues in a timely and considered manner
Promote BlueHalos values internally and externally, maintain collaborative team cohesiveness, and foster an atmosphere of teamwork
Maintain necessary USG security clearances and accesses

You must be a U.S.
Citizen
Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent experience and knowledge; a minimum of 10 years of experience in software development projects and 3+ years in project management
Current TOP SECRET USG clearance, with the ability to upgrade to customer-specific clearance requirements
Outstanding communication skills including speaking, writing, and listening, such that ideas and information are clearly conveyed, and meaning is obtained
Comprehensive knowledge of Agile software development
Proven experience with GitLab and CI/CD best practices
Proficiency with Microsoft suite of software for planning, communicating, writing, presenting, and tracking; extensive use of Excel for financial analysis and reporting
Ability and strong motivation to learn new tools, techniques, and methodologies
Ability to manage all phases of a project to include solutioning, design, technology selection, planning, budgeting, executing, tracking, testing, and delivering production software solutions into operational infrastructure in iterative release cycles
Ability to smoothly handle a variety of situations and problems that may arise sometimes several at once and solve them, or work with others involved to come to cooperative solutions, while understanding time and budget constraints
Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete assignments efficiently and accurately, while adapting to shifting or competing work assignments and changes in workload volume
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and requirements
Experience in business analytics and metrics reporting
Experience evaluating technical, schedule, and financial performance on projects and contracts
Detail-oriented and critical thinking mindset

You might also have this:

PMP certification or training and experience with Project Management Institute (PMI) methods and tools (PREFERRED)
Project management experience for SaaS products
Extensive experience with Unanet for planning, financial tracking, and analysis
Experience working through ATO processes for software and cloud solutions
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR) mandatory flow down clauses and various types of agreements

Why work at BlueHalo

Joining the BlueHalo team means immersing yourself in a dynamic environment, working alongside the brightest minds in technology through some of the toughest challenges facing our nation today.
We are spearheading the future of global defense, with every BlueHalo employee playing a key role in our success.
Thats why our investment in you goes beyond competitive pay and a rewarding benefits package.
Were committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their kn.