Software Project Manager

For our location in Richmond, VA we are looking for a Software Project Manager (Reference code: 21242).

• Lead software projects from opportunity identification through deployment and customer acceptance.
• Develop solution estimates, project quotes, project scopes, and resource plans in collaboration with engineering and product teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers, stakeholders, and development teams.
• Gather, document, prioritize, and manage business and technical requirements.
• Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring alignment with customer needs, project priorities, and business objectives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and commitments.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies, escalating issues when necessary.
• Provide regular project status updates and manage customer communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management practices, Agile delivery processes, and team effectiveness.
• Support the growth and development of the software delivery organization by helping define best practices, standards, and operational processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing software development projects in an Agile environment.
• Proven experience developing software solution estimates, quotations, and implementation plans.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile methodologies, backlog management, and release planning.
• Experience working directly with customers to define requirements, manage expectations, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Confluence, Open Project, Microsoft Dynamics or similar platforms.
• Ability to balance customer needs, business objectives, and technical constraints while driving project execution.