Project Manager
Sedaro Technologies
Overview
Sedaro is hiring a Project Manager to own the day-to-day execution of modeling and simulation software R&D and implementation projects to customers.
- Team: Engineering, reporting to Director of Programs
- Location: In person in Arlington, VA
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident status required
Who We Are
We are a fast-growing tech startup developing our cloud-native simulation platform. As Project Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering innovative solutions on commercial and government contracts that align with our capabilities and growth strategy. Sedaro is passionate about delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance national security and drive innovation in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Join us as we tackle challenging projects and make a tangible impact on our customers’ missions.
Who You Are
You are a highly organized, proactive, and results-driven Project Manager with proven ability to execute technical efforts across the entire project lifecycle. You are able to break down complex projects into actionable tasks, ensuring teams stay on track and meet deadlines. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and communication skills are essential, as this role requires coordinating cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations on-time and on-budget.
You have 2+ years of experience in project management, and a demonstrated track record of initiating, executing, delivering, and closing projects. You are comfortable navigating the complexities of federal acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS). You can understand a customer’s needs and communicate them effectively to the technical team to ensure customer satisfaction. Most importantly, you are driven by the challenge of growing a company, excited to work in a small, agile team, and eager to impact the company’s success.
What You’ll Do
Communication
- Communicate regularly with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals
- Organize and lead effective, efficient meetings
- Be the primary PoC for direct customer engagement
- Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams
- Maintain organized knowledge repositories to ensure project documentation is accessible and up-to-date
Execution & Delivery
- Manage scope, schedule, & cost through agile and hybrid practices
- Breakdown and prioritize tasks within projects
- Lead milestone reviews and status updates with external stakeholders
- Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Translate customer requirements into actionable implementation plans
- Ensure deliverables meet contract requirements, business objectives, and quality assurance standards
- Draft SOWs and oversee their execution to ensure alignment with project goals
Benefits
- Equity
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) 4% match
- 100% premium payment for Medical Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Core hours
- Company provided lunches 3x a week
- Professional growth and development
Requirements
- Bachelor's in project management, Business, CS, Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of experience planning, managing, and executing projects
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills
- Strong understanding of PM methodologies (Agile and hybrid Agile/Waterfall) and knowledge areas (Scope and Stakeholder Management) and the ability to apply them to plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively
- Experience using tools like MS Project, MS Excel, Jira, and GitLab to create and manage project schedules, allocate resources, and track milestones
- Familiarity with risk management frameworks and tools; demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
Additional desirable experience:
- Domain expertise in A&D
- PMP or other project management certification
- Experience working in small businesses or startups
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition processes (e.g., DoD, NRO, NASA)
- Experience with SBIR/STTR opportunities