Software Development Project Manager/Product Owner

MRI Technologies is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager / Product Owner to lead our COSMIC development team.

COSMIC is a software application developed to track Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) across NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC).

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex, work order-driven processes and hands-on experience with Agile project management methodologies.

This role will require direct interaction with NASA and other prime contractors, leading the team day-to-day to ensure the successful delivery of COSMIC enhancements and support.

We are looking for someone with proven leadership skills, capable of bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, and ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.

The candidate should be available to attend in-person meetings at JSC in Houston, TX, but flexibility is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities :

As the COSMIC Project Manager / Product Owner you will :

• Lead and manage the COSMIC development team in delivering enhancements and solutions for NASA and JSC GFE tracking
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders (NASA, prime contractors)
• Collaborate closely with NASA / JSC customers to gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate project status
• Translate high-level customer requirements into detailed Epics and Issues for the development team
• Oversee day-to-day operations and team priorities in an Agile project management environment
• Ensure that project goals, deliverables, and timelines are met
• Prepare and present project updates to both internal leadership and NASA management
• Attend regular on-site meetings at Johnson Space Center (as needed)
• Act as an internal quality control check for the project
• Manage project scope and changes
• Attend weekly management meetings with the client to address any updates, challenges, and future planning needed
• Report on project success criteria results, metrics, testing and deployment management activities
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating to the client and internal leadership
• Ability to attend occasional meetings at JSC (Houston, TX), with flexibility for remote work

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of relevant work experience
• 5+ years of experience in product or project management roles, with a focus on software development
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and work order-driven processes
• Gitlab Project management experience
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present to high-level stakeholders
• Experience with NASA or government contracting work preferred
• Familiarity with cloud-based software development processes is a plus
• U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of NASA contracts
• Has demonstrated ability to effectively lead a 100% remote team
• Self-motivated, self-directed
• Experience with deploying cloud-native solutions on GCP (preferred) and / or AWS

MRI offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package including competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and 401(k).

Flexible scheduling and telework opportunities enhance work life balance.

Due to the nature of the NASA work, candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.

MRI Technologies is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Employment at MRI Technologies is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.

MRI Technologies does not discriminate against any team member or applicant because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, disability, age, genetic information, past or present military service, marital or domestic partner status, parental status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

MRI Technologies is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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