Software Development Project Manager

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

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to 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 customers 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 quality and timely delivery of all contractual items. Operate within client guidance, contractual limitations, and company business and policy directives.

Serve as focal point of contact with the client regarding day‑to‑day program activities. Ensure that all required resources—including manpower, production standards, computer time, and facilities—are available for program implementation. Manage a program consisting of multiple projects including project identification, design, development and delivery.

Conferring with the team to provide technical advice and assist with problem resolution. Craft and enforce quality control programs. Lead projects that involve the successful management of multi‑functional teams.

Organize, direct, and coordinate the planning and production of all contract support activities. Oversee day‑to‑day management of overall contract support operations, possibly involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations. Formulate and enforce work standards, assign contractor schedules, review work discrepancies, supervise contractor personnel, and communicate policies, procedures, and organizational goals.

Required Experience Experience leading and providing guidance to multiple Scrum teams while ensuring the overall objective is met. Experience gathering and assembling requirements, including 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 new development projects. Experience providing leadership and guidance through 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 of experience in IT Management, including technology solutions delivery and software development lifecycles (SDLC). Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP). Communication & Organizational Skills Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills. Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high‑level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationships.

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

Salary The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 – $150,385. This is not a guarantee of compensation; salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and could fall outside this range. Benefits The benefits package for all U.S.-based employees includes medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts), dental and vision plans, and a 401(k) plan with pre‑ and post‑tax contributions up to IRS limits and a company match.

Work/life balance is encouraged through flex work weeks where possible, and a variety of paid time‑off plans, including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury‑duty leave. New employees receive 15 days of paid leave per calendar year, plus 10 paid holidays. The Paid Family Leave program provides up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12‑month period for eligible employees.

Additional offerings include short‑ and long‑term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr