Project Manager

ARES is seeking a Project Manager to support complex technical, engineering, and software development initiatives. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional project teams, drive delivery excellence, and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations across the full project life-cycle. This role requires strong communication skills, proven experience guiding multidisciplinary teams, and a solid background in Agile methodologies and modern project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams—design, Developers, QA, Product Owners, and stakeholders—to ensure project objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Develop, track, and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project (Primavera experience is highly transferable).
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, track delivery metrics, and ensure adherence to Scrum or hybrid project methodologies.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine requirements, develop user stories, and align deliverables with business objectives.
• Create, manage, and update workflows, wire-frames and other documentation as needed.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues promptly and propose actionable mitigation plans.
• Manage project scope and change processes to ensure controlled, transparent evolution of deliverables.
• Provide clear, concise communications to team members, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and project summaries in accordance with NASA standards.

Minimum requirements

• PMP, CSM, or equivalent project management certification.
• Agile certification (CSM, PMI ACP, SAFe) or strong demonstrated Agile experience.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering or software development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or other federal programs.
• Proficiency with MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to define scope, manage requirements, and develop well-structured user stories.
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum or Kanban).
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of interacting with all levels of management and technical/non technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements development and user story creation.
• Strong background in scope management, risk mitigation, and structured project delivery.
• Ability to produce or collaborate on Visio workflows, wireframes, or process visuals.

Education

A BS/BA degree in an information technology field related field or equivalent experience in related field.

ARES Benefits

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full-time employees may participate in:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).