Software Development Project Manager

Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide leadership and oversight for a legacy Navy web-based application program in support of NIWC Atlantic and DoW software maintenance efforts in the Norfolk, VA area. The selected candidate will serve as a key personnel resource responsible for managing technical teams, program schedules, cost performance, deliverables, and customer engagement across complex C4ISR software sustainment activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of legacy Navy application and software maintenance and sustainment activities.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, cost, and performance, ensuring alignment with customer objectives.
• Manage multidisciplinary software development and maintenance teams.
• Coordinate installation, integration, and testing efforts for software releases.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and technical and management deliverables.
• Support proposal development, cost estimations, and bid preparation as required.
• Build effective relationships with government stakeholders, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DoD acquisition standards, and Ignite Digital internal processes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or Business.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance at time of hire.
• 10 years of direct experience supporting C4ISR software maintenance programs.
• 8 years of direct experience with:




• Information technology-based projects and solutions
• Software design, development, and production
• Installation and test & evaluation of software maintenance solutions




• 4 years as a manager of software development and maintenance projects, including:




• Supervising project personnel and/or technical teams
• Scheduling and coordinating project work
• Writing proposals and preparing bids




• Ordering and/or transporting technical equipment and materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with DoD C4ISR, maintenance, logistics, or business systems.
• Other relevant industry experience may be considered with COR approval.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities commensurate with a senior project management role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage concurrent priorities.
• Effective communicator capable of presenting technical and programmatic information clearly.
• Proven problem-solving skills supporting modernization, sustainment, and C4ISRrelated initiatives.

Salary: $125k+ to align with experience and education