Software Engineering Project Manager

MAG Aerospace • Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States • 4w ago

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking to hire a Software Engineering Project Manager in APG, MD at the C5ISR Worldwide-defense-system Integration, Prototyping, and Security facility.

In this role, you will rely upon your background in software/data engineering and expertise in project management. You will lead complex projects in a highly specialized and regulated environment to deliver cutting edge technology-based products that meet demand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Lead and manage a software engineering project from concept to implementation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including software engineers, DoD-focused data scientists, cloud architects, DoD stakeholders, and industry experts) to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables
Development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and utilization throughout the project lifecycle
Creating a roadmap and implementation plan for both on-premise and cloud-based CI/CD development environments
Facilitate the implementation and optimization of DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery/deployment, automated testing, infrastructure as code, and configuration management
Pro-actively identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project timelines, quality, or scope, and develop contingency plans as necessary
Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, promoting collaboration, communication, and a positive work environment in a highly regulated environment
Track project progress, regularly report on key metrics and milestones to stakeholders, and ensure transparency and alignment throughout the organization
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to cloud, data platforms, data mesh, and DoD communications systems modernization, and provide recommendations for process improvements
Ensure compliance with DoD regulations, security standards, and organizational policies throughout the project lifecycle where applicable

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

5+ years of experience as a Project Manager leading and delivering projects with a focus on software engineering/data engineering and/or software development
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
Experience with DevOps tools and technologies such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Nexus, and Jira, etc.
Knowledge of and practical experience with data mesh architecture principles and concepts including domain-oriented decentralized data ownership, federated data governance, and self-serve data infrastructure
Knowledge in data modeling techniques, both traditional and domain-driven design, to ensure data quality, consistency, and interoperability across domains
Knowledge in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Gov Cloud Platform, and utilizing cloud-native data services and technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related field

Other Qualifications

Must be a US Citizen
Must have a Secret Clearance with the eligibility to obtain a Top Secret

Desired Requirements

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related field
Project Management certification
Top Secret Clearance

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

Company Policy

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80500 to $149500 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.