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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Manager - Software Implementation - **Company:** FIT Staffing, Inc. - **Location:** Northampton, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Product Software Implementation Methods, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=386f8cc2ee08be54 ## About the Role Candidates should bring: * Experience managing software implementation, enterprise technology, or similarly complex projects. * Experience working in consulting, professional services, or another client-facing delivery environment. * Strong project ownership with a demonstrated track record of delivering successful projects. * Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations. * Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills. * Comfort working with both business stakeholders and technical teams. * The ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous or evolving situations. * Strong judgment and confidence making decisions and driving projects forward. * A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach. Helpful Experience Experience in any of the following is considered a plus: * Government or public-sector technology projects. * Enterprise software implementations. * Environmental, regulatory, or government software. * Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies. * Jira or similar project management tools. * PMP or other relevant project management certification. ## Description Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex enterprise software implementations for government and public-sector clients. You will own projects from kickoff through launch, build trusted client relationships, and lead cross-functional teams through challenging implementations. This role is well suited for someone who can bring structure to complex situations, make sound decisions, manage competing priorities, and keep both clients and internal teams moving toward a common goal., * Lead enterprise software implementation projects from kickoff through deployment and launch. * Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders. * Own project plans, budgets, scope, risks, dependencies, and timelines. * Lead cross-functional teams that may include analysts, developers, technical resources, and client stakeholders. * Identify roadblocks and proactively drive issues toward resolution. * Manage changing priorities, project risks, and difficult conversations when necessary. * Maintain clear communication between clients and internal project teams. * Facilitate meetings, project discussions, status updates, and decision-making. * Maintain alignment around project expectations, responsibilities, milestones, and deliverables. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery processes and methodologies., * Meaningful work: Lead technology projects that support important public-sector and environmental programs. * Real ownership: Take responsibility for projects from kickoff through successful launch. * Autonomy: Work in an environment that trusts experienced professionals to make decisions. * Interesting challenges: Manage complex implementations involving clients, technology, data, and business processes. * Collaborative culture: Work alongside experienced technical and consulting professionals. * Professional growth: Have a voice in how projects are delivered and help improve the organization's delivery practices. * Flexible work arrangement: Hybrid or remote opportunities depending on the position and candidate. ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Creating Europe's AI Moment – Now or Never](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100059-creating-europe-s-ai-moment-now-or-never) - [Shaping Up: Rethinking Product Development with Basecamp's Shape Up Methodology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1588-shaping-up-rethinking-product-development-with-basecamp-s-shape-up-methodology) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [5 Step Guide to Managing New Job Expectations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/343-5-step-guide-to-managing-new-job-expectations) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)