Software Project Manager
Req number:
R8268
Employment type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Onsite
Who we are
CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right?whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.
Job Summary
As a Software Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving requirements and executing software projects on prem and in the cloud.
Job Description
We are looking for a Software Project Manager to develop and execute project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project scope, timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications, and ensure successful delivery of technology initiatives from project planning through implementation. This position will be full-time and onsite in Woodbridge, NJ. This position may pivot to hybrid after several months.
Only work authorizations not requiring sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.
What You?ll Do
Develop comprehensive project plans that align customer requirements with organizational objectives and coordinate business users, managers, and technical teams throughout all project phases from initiation through go-live
Define project scope and objectives while engaging key stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Communicate project status, risks, expectations, and milestones to project teams and stakeholders in a timely and effective manner
Monitor project progress and provide detailed reporting on milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and overall project health
Coordinate team activities, assign responsibilities, and provide direction to support successful project execution
Identify project budget, resource, and staffing requirements to ensure desired outcomes are achieved
Work closely with departments across the organization to ensure deliverables are completed within scope and timeline expectations
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure project components remain aligned and compatible with business and technical requirements
Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and develop requirements traceability documentation and related project artifacts
Lead workshops to capture business and technical requirements and support documentation development and user training efforts
Review and update policies and procedures to support evolving business needs and project objectives
Ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule and escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders when necessary
Apply project management methodologies to identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining delivery timelines
What You\'ll Need
Required:
Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or a related field
8-10 years of project management experience including leading software (on prem on in the cloud) projects (with or without requirements)
Strong experience leading projects with a software and functional hardware component, including leading discovery efforts or fact-finding efforts
Knowledge of JIRA project management and service desk tools
Experience with Microsoft Project
Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups
Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting
Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
Preferred:
Tolling or transportation project or industry experience is a plus
Project management certification
Experience leading technology implementation projects
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
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Reasonable accommodation statement
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EEO Statement
It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.
$78 - $81 per hour
The pay range for this position is listed above.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
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