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 implementationCollaborate with cross-functional teams (including software engineers, DoD-focused data scientists, cloud architects, DoD stakeholders, and industry experts) to define project scope, requirements, and deliverablesDevelopment and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and utilization throughout the project lifecycleCreating 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 managementPro-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 improvementsEnsure 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 developmentProficiency in project management methodologies and tools such as Agile, Scrum, or KanbanExperience 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 infrastructureKnowledge in data modeling techniques, both traditional and domain-driven design, to ensure data quality, consistency, and interoperability across domainsKnowledge in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Gov Cloud Platform, and utilizing cloud-native data services and technologiesEducation
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related fieldOther Qualifications
Must be a US CitizenMust 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 fieldProject Management certificationTop Secret Clearance