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).