What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Project Manager position at Sun Nuclear?
The Project Manager is responsible for leading Sun Nuclear software development projects throughout the Product Life Cycle (PLC) process, including planning, design, implementation, verification, validation and manufacturing/launch transfer.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage and direct day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of no less than 1-3 development projects including but not limited to:
- Create, monitor, and manage project plans, project risks/mitigations, and resource requirements
- Facilitate design reviews, tactical development status reviews, and cross-functional project reviews
- Ensure proper and timely verification and validation activities, and manage associated resources
- Ensure and manage proper design documentation and tracking, including but not limited to requirements, design reviews, risk analysis, verification and validation plans and reports, as well as design history
- Drive the adherence to and execution of Agile development practices
- Support the product launch team in manufacturing transfer and product launch activities
Managerial and leadership responsibilities:
- Monitor and enforce accountabilities within project teams
- Evoke creative and innovative thinking from team members while respecting individual ideas, and contributions
Support or Lead corporate and R&D department initiatives:
- Promote project management best practices, and improve employee project management skills across the organization
- Promote Agile development best practices, and improve employee Agile skills across the organization
- Participate in SNC’s efforts to continuously improve its PLC management tools and methods
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science, or other related field, or 10 years of experience in a relevant technical industry
- 5 years’ experience in product development including SW design, test, and verification in a regulated industry
- 5 years of work experience in project management with a successful track record in a regulated industry
- Previous track record of organizing, and transferring to manufacturing small to medium size development projects
- Knowledge and skills in Agile project management methodologies
- High communication and interpersonal skills
- High organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in project management software, such as Jira and GitHub
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Experience with the Phase Gate Design Process
