A Software Project Manager position just opened in Pasadena, CA at the JPL/NASA facility. In this role, you will be part of the AI, Analytics, and Innovation Development Division to plan, organize, and oversee various software application development projects. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 1-2 years of experience.; and be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Location: Pasadena, CA 91109
Position: Software Project Manager
Pay Rate: $60+/hr. on W2 (DOE)
Duration: 18 months
Work schedule: 1st Shift, 9/80

We do offer paid time offs, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision

Job Responsibilities:

Design, implement, enhance and maintain enterprise-level solutions for systems such as Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, or Teamcenter in order to meet JPL’s strategic and tactical goals.

Utilizing software product development methodology and best business practices performs tasks such as gathering requirements, evaluating software, designing solutions that meet the needs of the JPL community and seamlessly integrate with the enterprise system, debugging and configuring applications, designing integrated test plans, conducting and coordinating integrated tests, and acting as a liaison to the JPL community throughout the entire life cycle of the product.

• Work with customers, stakeholders and performers to plan and execute complex software projects, on time and on budget.
• Will track milestones and deadlines and ensure situational awareness between project team, customer and stakeholders.
• Will work with developers and other Division resources to produce regular (monthly) reports on technical and financial status.
• Will organize project tasks at various levels of abstraction (high, medium, low) and prioritize and re-prioritize work as needed, based on customer requirements.
• Will interface with customers and stakeholders on behalf of the development team.
• Will work with Division leadership to highlight team performance and successes, as well as to proactively address any challenges or blockers.

Required Skills:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience, or Master’s degree with 1-2 years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of the software/application development lifecycle
• Experience in technical project management and delivery leadership
• Experience producing project management and task tracking templates as needed
• Experience with customer and stakeholder management (up to senior executive level)
• Experience with the following technologies: Jira, Github Project, MS Office Suite, enterprise project management software
• Ability to communicate risks, objectives, and trade-offs to the project
• Detailed oriented, excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service, capable of effectively capturing and communicating technical information at all levels, problem-solving attitude, team spirit.
• Self-starter, proactive, always on the lookout for improvements.

• Experience with software development in Cloud Native, AI/ML, IoT, AR/VR/xR, or Data Science products.
• Familiarity with working across agile software development as well as more traditional delivery methodologies
• Experience with delivering innovative software from inception to enterprise scale
• Experience with business development and portfolio management

At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

About our client:

Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Manages many of NASA's robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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