Richardson, TX or Holmdel, NJ - Salary Range 105 - 115K
Job Brief
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to lead and coordinate a range of software-related projects, including proof of concept testing, software trials, product upgrades, and customer-facing implementations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full lifecycle of software projects, including PoCs, trials, upgrades, and implementations.
- Coordinate with customers to define project scopes, timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Facilitate regular project meetings with internal and customer teams to review progress and resolve blockers.
- Collaborate with Sales and Pre-Sales teams to support technical evaluations and PoCs.
- Ensure software deployments and upgrades are executed smoothly and documented properly.
- Maintain clear communication across all teams — internal and external.
- Manage project budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
- Continuously improve project management processes and practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in project management for software or technology solutions.
- Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience managing customer-facing projects, including trials and PoCs.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and customer relationships simultaneously.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana, MS Project).
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are a plus.
- Background in SaaS, enterprise software, or system integrations.
- Experience with software versioning, upgrades, and release management.
- Technical background or ability to understand software architecture and deployment concepts.
- Background in telecommunications industry a plus.