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# Senior Project Manager - Software Development

- **Company:** VIATechnik LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us40f8a0c6fe8900f1ad63fdd2b4a40d9b

## About the Role

+ $92,300-166,850 per year

## Description

VIATechnik is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple, high-impact software development projects from early planning through deployment. You'll work closely with engineering teams, product leaders, and clients to turn ambiguity into execution-and execution into results.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Over your first year, success in this role means:

 * Delivering multiple software projects end-to-end-on time, on scope, and aligned to real business outcomes
 * Creating clarity where there is ambiguity, translating goals into executable plans, milestones, and priorities
 * Building trust with engineers and stakeholders through clear communication, sound judgment, and follow-through
 * Adapting quickly to change-shifting priorities, evolving requirements, new technologies-without losing momentum
 * Owning outcomes, not just managing tasks-stepping into details when needed and leading at a higher level when required
 * Improving how delivery works, introducing smarter planning, better visibility, and pragmatic process improvements
 * Leveraging modern tools, automation, and AI to improve forecasting, reporting, and decision-making across projects

Who Thrives in This Role
This role is a strong fit for someone who:

 * Has led multiple complex software development projects in fast-moving environments
 * Is comfortable operating without rigid playbooks, tailoring approach based on team, product, and context
 * Learns new domains and technologies quickly and applies that learning in real time
 * Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution
 * Takes personal ownership for delivery results and team success
 * Values continuous improvement over process purity

Why This Is a Career Move
Top performers in this role gain:

 * Exposure to diverse clients, technologies, and problem spaces
 * Real influence over how software delivery is executed, not just tracked
 * A path toward broader delivery leadership and enterprise-level impact
 * Autonomy, trust, and the opportunity to build a reputation as a go-to delivery leader, Description Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role, you will work alongside team members …
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