Software Development Project Manager

The Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program is an initiative to support the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AO) develop a modern cloud-based solution to support all federal courts across the United States which are grouped into three types namely, Appellate, District, and Bankruptcy. This modernized case management system will eventually replace the current Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system.   

The Project Manager will work as part of the overall CMM development team to build and support the modernization of enterprise-class software applications.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives  

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets  

• Assemble and lead cross-functional teams to execute project tasks  

• Monitor progress and adjust plans to meet deadlines and quality standards  

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues  

• Communicate effectively with customer and team members  

• Manage resources, including personnel, tools, and finances  

• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date  

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on project status  

• Facilitate collaboration between teams and clients  

• Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles to maintain team productivity  

• Ensure final deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations  

• Effectively manage personnel while being accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all contractual items 

• Operating within client guidance, contractual limitations, and Company business and policy directives 

• Serving as focal point of contact with client regarding day-today program activities. 

• Ensures that all required resources including manpower, production standards, computer time, and facilities are available for program implementation 

• Managing program consisting of multiple projects including project identification, design, development and delivery 

• Conferring with team to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution 

• Crafting and enforcing quality control programs 

• Leading projects that involve the successful management of multi-functional teams 

• Organizing, directing, and coordinating the planning and production of all contract support activities 

• With day-to-day management of overall contract support operations, possibly involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations 

• Formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel and communicating policies, procedures, and goals of the organization  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE  

• Experience leading and providing guidance to multiple Scrum teams while making sure the overall objective is met.   

• Experience gathering and assembling requirements (including but not limited to consulting with product owners, customers, key stakeholders, or end users).  

• Experience assisting the Product Teams in delivering results per the product scope, vision, and roadmap.  

• Experience designing modernized IT solutions for integration and deployment with active legacy applications.  

• Experience developing IT solutions for modernization, and for new development projects.  

• Experience providing leadership and guidance through performing gap analyses, workflow analysis, Analysis of Alternative (AoA) studies, business process modeling, wireframes, and storyboards.  

• Experience with business process re-engineering.  

• Experience delivering technical briefings and hosting meetings to diverse audiences.  

• Strong technical background and experience working with Solutions Architects and senior development team members. 

• Hands on experience with progressive elaboration of highly technical epics and stories. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• 7 to 10+ years experience in IT Management including technology solutions delivery, and software development lifecycles (SDLC)  

• The Project Manager must possess Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university  

• The Project Manager must possess a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)   

COMMUNICATION & ORGANIZATIONAL  

• Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills.  

• Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationship.  

• Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies.  

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement.  

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.