Project Delivery Lead, Battlespace

The Program Delivery Lead is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, and delivery of the Battlespace Awareness software for critical programs. This role requires an individual with a strong technical background in software development, particularly in the domain of optimization and estimation, and experience managing complex projects with multiple sub-teams and many stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining a detailed project and execution plan, including feature development, testing and validation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Establishing clear objectives and deliverables for the software that align with program needs.
• Maintaining a deep understanding of underlying algorithms and software interfaces for battle management, threat prediction, tracking, and classification to ensure that the relevant services integrate effectively with the larger C2 system.
• Staying updated on the latest techniques to work with subject matter experts in incorporating relevant innovations into the project plan.
• Ensuring comprehensive documentation is maintained for the project, including technical specifications, user manuals, and project reports.
• Continuously evaluating and improving project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Overseeing the planning and execution of the software release process, ensuring that deployment is carried out smoothly and efficiently.
• Ensuring that all software releases meet the defined quality standards before deployment.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, internally across teams and externally with stakeholders.
• Regularly updating stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations.
• Assessing and allocating necessary resources, including personnel, software, and hardware, to ensure the project is adequately supported.
• Monitoring resource utilization and making adjustments as needed to avoid bottlenecks or resource constraints.
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies with the subject matter experts to minimize impact on the project timeline and deliverables.
• Regularly reviewing and updating the risk management plan to reflect changes in the project landscape.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive project management experience, preferably in software development for advanced algorithms.
• Demonstrable understanding of optimization, applied probability, and AI/ML technology.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.