Job Title: Sr. Software Project Manager

Location: Fort Worth, Texas or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $120,000 to $160,000k + Bonus Eligible

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software solutions that redefine the economics of developing, deploying, and maintaining high assurance, mission critical edge platforms. These secure edge computing solutions are designed to drive innovation and operational excellence in today’s most demanding environments. From advancing aerospace and defense capabilities to transforming commercial and industrial systems, Lynx collaborates across a wide range of industries, including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure, to deliver tailored, high assurance solutions aligned with specific mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are: 

• LYNX Mosaic: A software platform that can include a LYNX safety-critical real-time operating system. MOSAI.ic's modular design provides robust support for multicore processing. It allows different operating systems and applications of different criticality levels to be run on separate cores for improved performance, reliability, and security.
• CoreSuite 2.0: A suite of graphics libraries and tools that enable GPU hardware acceleration for both graphics and "GPU Compute", supporting applications such as machine learning and AI processing in edge devices.
• MOSA.ic.SCA and Vigiles, tools that provide Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Common Vulnerabilities Exposure (CVE) management for embedded Linux-based and other applications.
• Software development services for high-reliability applications that can include initial setup of a "DevSecOps" development environment, software application development, and long-term product lifecycle management. 

Company Overview

Founded in 2004 with locations in Fort Worth, TX, and Atlanta, GA, the Thompson Software Solutions team understands what is required to develop, integrate, test, and deploy software with a safety-critical pedigree while meeting the challenges of modernization and digital transformation. As a defense-focused software company of proven and dedicated employees, we take pride in our ability to react quickly and produce quality solutions to difficult technical challenges. We work with partners to find the right path to meet operational needs while future-proofing systems with portability and sustainment considerations to ensure next-generation success.  

Description

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a senior-level Software Project Manager who is ready to work with a talented team to provide innovative solutions for tomorrow’s problems. A successful candidate will lead a team of talented software engineers to meet customer requirements within allocated cost and schedule commitments. 

Clearance eligibility required

Selected applicants will be subjected to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and must maintain eligibility for continued access to classified information throughout their employment as required by the job.

Functions: 

• This position requires the candidate to lead an onsite engineering team and manage the project. In this role, you will need to: 
• Develops, oversees, and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of an ongoing engineering project within the program guidelines set by the Thompson Software Solutions leadership team and customer. 
• Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets, manages schedules, drives execution, identifies opportunities, and delivers results to the customer. 
• Assesses engineering issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. 
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates, manages, and dispositions program-level risks and opportunities. 
• Understand how to develop a schedule using Earned Value (EV) and manage a project using Earned Value Management principles.  
• Must have ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and will have regular contact with customers. 

The project manager Oversees technical coordination to meet project goals. Provides clear, timely progress updates to customers and leadership. This position requires up to 25% travel. 

Security Clearance: This position requires government security clearance. You must be a US citizen for consideration. 

Basic Requirements 

• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.) 
• Prior Experience using Agile Software Methodologies 
• 5+ years of software development experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline 
• Prior experience with DOD project management or software development 
• Experience in software development and integrations programs 
• Control Accounts management  
• Scrum master experience 
• Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with customers and peers 

Preferred / Additional Skills 

• Work experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications 
• Agile practitioner certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP) 
• Requirements generation experience
• Familiarity with DO-178C
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience 
• Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills 

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including: 

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options 
• 401K with generous employer match 
• Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays 
• Remote work opportunities based on role 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Career growth and professional development opportunities 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.