Salary: Commensurate with experience and job location (starting at $85,000)
Location: The ideal candidate will be available to work three days a week at QIC offices in Orlando, FL (2 days from home). Fully remote candidates will be considered.
Purpose:
The Software Project Manager will drive the enhancement and maintenance of a mobile learning application through close coordination with customer and collaborator stakeholders. This role involves managing technical work, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely and quality deliverables for our government customers. The Project Manager will manage customer relationships and ensure successful collaboration among a diverse team of learning scientists, software developers, and instructional designers. The Project Manager directs the resources of the technical team, reports on progress, issues, and problem areas, and writes and reviews technical documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively manage Agile software development projects
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Review, and Retrospectives
Utilize JIRA and associated apps to support day-to-day tasking, time charging, and reporting
Ensure meeting minutes are captured and documented
Develop and manage Integrated Management Plans for proposals and new contracts incorporating tasks, milestones, resources, and schedules
Foster and maintain strong customer relationships to understand needs, resolve issues, and ensure satisfaction
Lead effective communication across a diverse team to align goals and priorities
Control project risk through ongoing risk identification, assessment, review, and mitigation
Ensure products are delivered with high quality while maintaining budget and schedule
Conduct and support regular project meetings and evaluations internal to the team and with the customer
Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the client
Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance to ensure successful project completion
Manage quality assurance processes
Support documentation requirements as needed
Qualifications:
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Technology, Project Management, Business Operations, or a related field
Proficient with Agile and Scrum methodologies
Proficient with Atlassian JIRA & Confluence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage customer relationships
Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience, particularly in learning technology or mobile learning applications
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET level clearance
Preferred:
PMP Certification
Experience managing distributed teams
Experience managing subcontractors
Experience performing for government customers
Work Environment:
This position does not require physical activities beyond a typical office environment. It does require computer use, web-based video communications (e.g., Teams) and telephone use.
Travel:
Travel is minimal (0-10%) and is to client sites for meetings.
Security Clearance:
All employees must have or be capable of acquiring a Secret DoD security clearance. Guidelines indicating those items that may prevent you from obtaining a security clearance can be found here: http://www.fas.org/sgp/isoo/guidelines.html.
Background Check and Drug Testing:
Our clients may require background checks and drug testing.
Equal Opportunity:
QIC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals, including those with military backgrounds, to apply for this exciting opportunity.