Software​/Hardware Project Manager, Senior

Job Description - Software/Hardware Project Manager, Senior (ADV
000B41)

Software/Hardware Project Manager, Senior - ( ADV
000B41 )

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

The Project Manager will be primarily responsible for managing cross-functional teams, coordinating software and hardware development projects, and ensuring timely and quality project delivery across the Command-and-Control Directorate. This role requires a deep understanding of both software and hardware processes, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills. We are looking for a skilled Senior Software and Hardware Project Manager to oversee the development and delivery of our cutting-edge products from concept to completion.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Perform the essential duties of Project Management to provide oversight and assist in managing all aspects of a project to include budget forecasting and work estimation.
• Utilize Project Management skills and experience in the management of Project Performance, Scope, Schedule, Budget, Risks, and Change Management.
• Demonstrate understanding of project scheduling development and resource loading to capture all work performed in executing the project lifecycle.
• Assist with the preparation of Project artifacts to include, but not limited to, project planning artifacts, project status reports, project briefs, etc.
• Schedule, facilitate, and document Project Team meetings.
• Exercise extensive participation in management planning; continuously demonstrates effort to improve overall operations; restructure immediate and long-range goals, objectives, and plans.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in computer or system science, information technology, engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution , and at least ten (10) years of direct progressive project management experience in software and hardware development and operations environments. Additional relevant education may substitute a portion of the required experience.

Depending on the candidate’s experience,
requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• PMP or other relevant project management certification highly desired.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex projects, spanning multiple teams from start to finish as evidence by prior experiences.
• Strong expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.), principles, and tools (JIRA, MS Project, etc.).
• Deep understanding of software development life cycles and hardware manufacturing processes.
• Experience in hardware/software development, systems engineering and project management in an Aerospace environment highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience working with embedded systems, IoT, and integrated software-hardware products is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects, while meeting or exceeding schedule expectations as well as maintaining superior product delivery.
• Must be able to coordinate work between multiple project disciplines.
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be…