Project Manager | Agile Scrum Master

The role

This person will coordinate the full software development lifecycle in a scientific environment using Agile Process methodology. They will manage complex technical projects involving scientific and genomic data.

What you will do

• Coordinates the full software development lifecycle in a scientific environment
• Daily coordination of complex technical projects dealing with scientific and genomic data
• Provide technical and administrative expertise to software development projects
• Responsible for software/system design and specifications, system implementation and integration, and testing
• Tracking milestones and producing deliverables
• Balances risks, schedules, and resources
• Coordinates cross-functional teams of various sizes with diverse technical skills sets
• Advises senior management on technical issues
• Communicates project issues to stakeholders and senior management

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• At least 3 years of project management experience
• At least 5 years of experience developing the software and/or managing the software development
• Strong Technical Knowledge of software application development
• Experience managing software development projects using Agile methodology
• Experience coordinating work across multiple teams and departments
• Effective verbal and written communications
• Experience in delivery of complex enterprise level software development projects

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• PMP Certification
• Experience with scientific or biological data
• Experience as software development technical lead
• Experience working with large databases, statistical analysis, and clinical data
• Experience in a research and development (R&D) environment with demonstrated ability to analyze problems and propose multiple solutions
• Experience with large distributed systems and cloud computing

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• paid holidays
• vacation
• tuition and conference reimbursement

About the company

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is a professional service and technology focused organization. They support work for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM).