Software Project Manager

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is seeking an experienced software project manager to work with a talented team creating a new radio astronomy data processing pipeline. You will have the opportunity to combine your extensive project management experience in complex software development with your passion to contribute to the future of radio astronomy.

The position will be based in Charlottesville, Virginia. A telework arrangement may be available for a well-qualified candidate.

You will:

• Successfully lead all project management tasks for the ALMA WSU project under the RADPS program
• Expertly optimize resources among assigned projects, determine scheduling priorities, and otherwise coordinate project components for best overall outcome
• Provide written periodic progress reports to the Observatory including KPIs, milestones, and other progress metrics
• Provide periodic budget reports and forecasts
• Lead project teams through successful gate reviews
• Manage scope / budget change requests
• Effectively coordinate with all levels of the international project teams and stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, computational, or scientific field. 
• Three or more years of project manager experience leading scientific software development projects, preferable astronomical or other physical science data.