33,394 Software Project Manager jobs in the United States

Project managers are responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. Project managers plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed the entire way. This is all done within the confines of a company's goals and vision. Project managers are needed on a wide variety of projects, including construction, IT, HR, and marketing.

Project managers generally need to have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or business, as well as several years of experience in the relevant line of work with increasing responsibility. Many project managers choose to pursue a Project Management Professional (PMP) cerfication. To obtain a PMP certification, one must have a degree (associate's or Bachelor's), a certain number of hours leading and directing projects, a certain number of hours of project management education, pass an exam, and participate in ongoing professional development. Successful project managers are detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Software Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of software projects within the specified time frame and budget. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate resources, both internal and external, to ensure project success
• Track project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate project risks
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in software project management
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Project management software (e.g. Jira, Trello)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Agile methodology
• Problem-solving skills
• Team leadership

If you are a motivated and organized individual with a passion for software project management, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Software Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams—including developers, designers, QA, and stakeholders—to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage software development projects from initiation to completion.

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Create detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress against them.

• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly to stakeholders and senior management.

• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and changes in scope.

• Ensure quality standards are met and deliverables meet business and technical requirements.

• Foster collaboration and effective communication across cross-functional teams.

• Motivate and guide team members, ensuring accountability and productivity.

• Utilize project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana, MS Project) to track and report progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in software development or IT projects.

• Strong knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC), Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, MS Project).

• PMP, CSM, or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.

Work Environment

• Typically office-based or remote, depending on employer.

• Collaboration with technical and business teams across multiple time zones.

• Requires adaptability to fast-paced and deadline-driven environments.

Brief Description:

bioMerieux is a fast-growing biotech company looking for a Software Project Manager to play an integral role in the software development life-cycle for cutting-edge life-saving medical devices. You will be joining a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and a healthy work life balance.

Description:

A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for over 60 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.

Come be a part of our team and our mission as a Software Project Manager!

bioMerieux - Salt Lake City is hiring a Software Project Manager to lead a team of software engineers in the research, development, and support of software applications for the BioFire Product Line. They will partner with internal stakeholders in the R&D organization as well as Global Marketing to define inputs for product development. They will be responsible for writing project documentation and specifications, and working with test engineers to coordinate and execute test plans. They are expected to understand the regulatory requirements regarding medical device software development and cybersecurity, and educate software development teams as well as other departments on these requirements. They work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. They are expected to foster a collaborative and cooperative environment and develop strategies to drive high quality execution.

Principle Duties:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders; actively engage with them to understand their needs.
• Prioritize project deliverables and oversee the projects from start to finish.
• Communicate project risks and status to the larger system development team.
• Lead a software development team through all stages of the software development life-cycle.
• Be responsible for all aspects of the Quality System requirements for production level medical device software.

Qualifications:

• Training and Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science in an engineering, scientific, or technical field.

• Experience: 3+ years of work experience in software development or a related field.
• Previous Project Management experience preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
• Results-driven, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
• Ability to see the big picture while also understanding the technical details.

Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMerieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site or contact us at (emailprotected).

BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at , by email at (emailprotected), or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Zhone Technologies, Inc. is a developer of Network Edge and Connectivity systems and Cloud Edge software solutions that enable broadband everywhere. Our software and network innovations are empowering communications service providers to reimagine their edge and transform their businesses and network infrastructure to be future-ready. Zhone systems, platforms and services are leveraged by hundreds of service providers globally and are relied upon by 14 of the top 25 telecom providers across the Americas, EMEA, and Australia/New Zealand. Every day, Zhone builds on a legacy of 25 years in the telecom industry, and recently acquired all of the assets of DZS, Inc.

We are looking for a hands-on, technically proficient Software Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of project leadership and automation. This role is ideal for someone who not only drives successful software delivery across teams but also contributes directly by writing scripts and building automation workflows to improve engineering productivity, collaboration, and system integration. You will work closely with engineering, DevOps, QA, and cross-functional business teams to lead projects that drive innovation and operational efficiency.

This individual serves as a key connector across departments, ensuring information flows seamlessly from idea conception through development, customer delivery, and post-launch follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional software projects from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Design and build lightweight scripts and automation tools to support development workflows, testing, CI/CD pipelines, or cross-functional tooling needs.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering and non-technical stakeholders to ensure clarity of scope, priorities, and timelines.
• Coordinate project planning, sprint execution, backlog grooming, and delivery tracking using Agile/Scrum or hybrid methodologies.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, roadmaps, and dashboards for visibility and transparency.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks; proactively resolve issues across teams and systems.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying manual pain points and implementing automation solutions.
• Support engineering leadership in capacity planning, milestone tracking, and release management.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2 - 3 Years of project management experience in a software development or SaaS environment.
• Hands-on experience writing scripts
• Proven experience leading technical projects in Agile/Iterative environments.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Python scripting, particularly for integrating tools and automating workflows (e.g., connecting Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence).
• Familiarity with AI assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) for ideation, rapid prototyping, and automating repetitive tasks.
• Basic web design skills
• Experience with tools such as Jira, GitHub, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and automation frameworks.
• Experience supporting or working with QA, SRE, or IT Ops teams to streamline operations.
• PMP, CSM, or similar certification a plus.

• Task Management: Assign and track task completion, ensuring efficient workflow and timely delivery of project milestones.
• Sprint Monitoring: Monitor sprint capacity and task completion throughout each sprint, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Issue Tracking: Conduct daily tracking of the status of active issues, identifying and escalating potential bottlenecks.
• Cross-Project Coordination: Coordinate with adjacent operational projects that the software project supports, ensuring alignment and smooth integration.
• Compliance Management: Track and manage requirements for the company's SOC 2 compliance, ensuring adherence to security and operational standards.
• Proposal Support: Complete technical responses to contract proposals, collaborating with the sales and technical teams to provide accurate and compelling information.
• System Administration: Manage user account access and permissions across relevant systems, ensuring proper security protocols are followed.
• Jira Administration: Utilize Jira software for project management, including creating and managing boards, workflows, and reports.
• Reporting: Generate regular project status reports and analytics to inform decision-making and improve project performance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project management efficiency and effectiveness.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in software project management, preferably in an Agile environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
• Jira Expertise: Extensive experience using Jira for project management, including advanced features and customizations.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with SOC 2 compliance requirements and experience in managing technical compliance processes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve project issues proactively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Certifications: Relevant project management certifications are a plus, but less important than verifiable experience.

• Be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to making the world a better place.
• Work with a supportive and responsive team that values your input.
• Enjoy a dynamic and flexible work environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.

Software Project Manager

Location:

West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition ID: 18071

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit .

Overview

This role involves managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with client requirements, and maintaining high standards of quality and performance. The Project Manager will track progress, mitigate risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure that deliverables meet business objectives and customer expectations. Strong organizational, technical, and leadership skills are essential to drive continuous improvement and ensure timely, on-budget project completion.

This Project Manager III position is expected to support at least two lottery customers as well as special projects as assigned and may have dotted line reporting responsibilities to more than one Program Manager.

24/7 On-call requirements may occasionally apply as warranted by deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans based on customer strategy

• Evaluate and Define Scope for deliveries

• Define activities, sequence of events, dependencies, and duration of tasks to drive projects to completion

• Manage project team resources and materials

• Facilitate communication between all disciplines

• Facilitate problem resolution and provide key insight to finalize decisions

• Implement processes and procedures as outlined by Corporate and Customer objectives

• Act as intermediary between the Customer and Project Teams

• Monitor Project Deliveries

• Monitor for potential risks and facilitate risk management as needed.

• Report status fluidly and continually for Projects in Flight

• Analyze, Review, Maintain, and Forecast Project Spending

• Coordinate Post Project Review with Internal / External Shareholders maintaining focus on Continuous Improvement

• Perform Post Project and Employee Performance Reviews

• Provide support for Multiple customers

• Provide support for multiple simultaneous projects for single and/or multiple customers

Scope

• Reports to (Direct)- Program Manager

• Reports to (Indirect)- Matrix Managers – based on project type and discipline

• Reports (Indirect)- All assigned project team members for duration of assignment

• Authority for Staff Managed- Assigning work, approving vacation time, professional development in aligning skill sets to deliveries, adherence to policies and procedures

• Influenced- Project personnel while still reporting to their functional manager are expected to adhere to project policies and procedures and are responsible to perform project duties as assigned

• Level of Complexity for Managing / Organizing Staff- High – Project resources are in varying locations and communication / coordination are paramount in maintaining project deliveries

Qualifications

• Minimum Education- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferably in a Management / Business or Information Technology Discipline) or Equivalent Experience

• Experience- 3 – 5 years related experience with demonstrated proficiency in leading Project Teams

• Certifications

• -Knowledge of CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) is ideal, but not required

• -Familiarity with PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge)

• -Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

• Essential Requirements -Intermediate Proficiency in MS Office products such as MSWord, Excel, Teams

Core Competencies

• Character – High degree of integrity and ethics. Maintains honesty throughout. Honors Commitments and leads by example.

• Communication Skills – Has the ability to connect with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders on a personal level. Cultivates relationships. Works to be a force for cohesion within the project teams. Strong listener.

• Conflict Management – Promotes resolution of conflict in a manner that is fair to all parties. Works to see both sides of the issue while addressing project needs.

• Decision Making – Grasps essentials of complex issues. Makes appropriate, financially sound, timely decisions. Demonstrates good business judgment.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships

• Decision making

• Drive results

• Foster innovation

• Personal energy

• Self-leadership

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $59,795-$122,400. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

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