Project Manager

Navcon Advanced Systems L.L.C

Project Manager

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage software development projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project resources, including team members, budget, and timelines.
• Identify strategies, risks, and options, recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements.
• Monitor project progress and performance metrics to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Regularly communicate with senior management regarding the status of specific project deliverables and providing updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure project goals, scope, and deliverables are clearly defined and achievable.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and QA testers.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Work with the business development team to create statements of work, proposals, and project quotes.
• Execute thorough quality assurance testing on all applications, meticulously documenting issues and bugs.
• Work closely with the development team to prioritize and resolve identified issues.

Relevant Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a software project leader / Business Analyst or Project Management experience working within large, multi-team engagements.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, technical support, and in building full stack software solutions.
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, engineering and/or business is a plus.

Skills Expected:

• Proven track record in building software, either SaaS or on-prem
• Familiar with modern technology paradigms including AI/ML, Cloud, Data, Application Development, and Digital transitions.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Must have hands-on experience with proposal creation and leading proposal presentations.
• Proficiency with project management tools, including Jira.
• Proficiency in quality assurance testing, with a deep understanding of testing methodologies and tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to excel under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams.
• PMP or related certification is a plus.
• Experience With Agile Methodologies Preferred.

Note: Candidates having aviation and/ or military software experience will have preference.