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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Project Manager - **Company:** Schneider Llp - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computing Platforms, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Gantt Charts, Github, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Power BI, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Technical Debt, Microservices - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/58042565-senior-software-project-manager ## About the Role * 6+ years leading complex initiatives in enterprise/matrix environments, with a minimum of 4 years project managing software product development (commercial SaaS or platform software strongly preferred). * Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, multiple stakeholders, and heavy dependency networks. * Strong executive communication and ability to challenge constructively. * Hands-on experience running the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) in Agile/Scrum or hybrid environments, including sprint planning, release management, and post-launch operations. * Working fluency in modern software architecture concepts (APIs, microservices, cloud/SaaS, CI/CD, DevOps)-sufficient to pressure-test engineering estimates and arbitrate technical tradeoffs with credibility. * Demonstrated track record of shepherding at least one new software product or platform from concept through general availability. Tools Jira , Confluence, Azure DevOps or GitHub, Gantt-based planning tools, Power BI (or equivalent). Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?, * 6+ years leading complex initiatives in enterprise/matrix environments, with a minimum of 4 years project managing software product development (commercial SaaS or platform software strongly preferred). * Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, multiple stakeholders, and heavy dependency networks. * Strong executive communication and ability to challenge constructively. * Hands-on experience running the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) in Agile/Scrum or hybrid environments, including sprint planning, release management, and post-launch operations. * Working fluency in modern software architecture concepts (APIs, microservices, cloud/SaaS, CI/CD, DevOps)-sufficient to pressure-test engineering estimates and arbitrate technical tradeoffs with credibility. * Demonstrated track record of shepherding at least one new software product or platform from concept through general availability. Tools Jira , Confluence, Azure DevOps or GitHub, Gantt-based planning tools, Power BI (or equivalent). ## Description The Senior Project Manager drives high-impact software platform initiatives from concept through general availability-establishing governance, managing engineering and cross-team dependencies, and ensuring predictable execution against release commitments. This role is expected to hold senior leaders accountable for commitments, timelines, and outcomes while maintaining strong partnerships across a matrixed environment., * Program Execution & Governance * Build and manage integrated program plans (scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, mitigation, decision points). * Establish steering cadences and ensure decisions and actions are captured and executed. Software Delivery Discipline * Run the software development lifecycle (SDLC) end-to-end: discovery, architecture sign-off, sprint planning, build, QA, release, and post-launch hardening. * Support release planning and roadmap cadence across engineering squads; manage scope, sequencing, and tradeoffs between features, technical debt, and platform readiness. * Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies where appropriate, while remaining pragmatic about hybrid approaches for hardware-adjacent or regulated workstreams. Senior Leader Accountability * Drive clear ownership and follow-through with VPs/SVPs; escalate early with options and tradeoffs. * Ensure transparency through crisp reporting, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. Cross-Functional Orchestration * Coordinate across engineering, product, services, security, finance, and operations (including integrated/non-integrated teams). 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