Senior Project Lead

Description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms.  We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges.  Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description: 

InnovaSystems is looking for the right individual to lead to a high-performing software development team building a next generation of data-intensive enterprise Space Force web application supporting the readiness of our nation's military.

The Project Lead will serve as the management, analytical, and functional support bridge between the co-located headquarters client and our software development team members to foster communication, maintain strong relationships and ensure successful project deliverables.

The right candidate will be comfortable serving as an end-to-end as a proxy for the users and customers by interfacing directly with them. Ideal candidates will also be able to demo their product solution fluently and discuss its value proposition to the customer, employees, or stakeholders upon request.

Responsibilities include: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the customer for all company-related items.
• Work with VP, HQ Ops, Development Manager, SMEs, Product Owners, and clients on Readiness Reporting for Space Force to build solutions and analyze & define requirements.
• Possess & continuously develop a clear understanding of the customer’s business environment, problems, and requirements in the Task Order/Performance Work Statement (TO/PWS).
• Leverage your strong Project Management Expertise with situational awareness on the PWS/TO objectives to ensure alignment of solution services, resources to deliver and communicate the highest results.
• Ensure that the longer-range planning is occurring between the Product Owner (PO), PjM, DM, SA, and UEX.
• Write user stories with quality acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with team to develop and define product acceptance criteria.
• Anticipate customer and stakeholder needs.
• Proactively garner support for future requirements and development.
• Quantify team/project performance to evaluate and improve delivery results and shares these with the leadership for CPARs submittals.

Here's what you need:

• Five years of experience in Project Management, Product Management, or leading a Software Development Team.
• Six years’ experience with management of operations-driven project work.
• Experience as subject matter expert working with readiness and readiness reporting - must be familiar with related policy, directives, and current top task items.
• Effective written and oral communication skills a must - ability to communicate with customers, stakeholders, and an agile software development team.
• Organizational, time management, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience managing and setting schedules for team.
• Experience with contracts/bid/estimate for work.
• Self-starter with experience managing operations and delivery of project deadlines.

Bonus points if you have:

• Master's Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Military experience and/or Defense Readiness Reporting familiarization

Security Clearance:

• An active, DoD-issued SECRET clearance is required; must be TS eligible.

Education: 

• 5+ Years experience in a Supervisory role or equivalent 3+ years experience in Project Management, Product Management, or leading a Software Development Team. Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Work Schedule: 

• Hybrid

Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program and more. 

What We Believe 

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. 

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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