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Kavaliro · 4 hours ago

Software Project Manager Team Lead

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kavaliro is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to take on the role of Project Management (PM) Team Lead for their local Jacksonville client. This role is crucial in guiding the PM organization, ensuring high performance, and delivering complex new product development projects on schedule and within budget.

B2BConsultingDeliveryHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead & Develop the PM Team

Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and direction to Project Managers, ensuring consistent use of the client's project management standards and best practices

Foster collaboration and standardization across the team, introducing process improvements to strengthen delivery performance

Champion new product development methodologies in partnership with engineering leadership, helping to embed best practices throughout the organization

Oversee Project Delivery

Ensure all PM activities stay aligned with contractual goals, schedule milestones, and quality expectations

Review project progress, quality, and deliverables regularly to confirm alignment with client and technical requirements

Serve as the main escalation point for customers, maintaining open communication and proactive relationship management

Identify potential project risks early, implement mitigation plans, and ensure timely corrective action

Support PMs in closely monitoring budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to maintain strong financial control

Drive Process Improvement & Business Impact

Uphold consistent and accurate documentation across all projects

Encourage a culture of learning by sharing lessons from past projects and integrating improvements into future work

Partner with the VP to streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks across teams

Support business development efforts and technical sales discussions by helping shape project proposals that align with client needs and company goals

Qualification

Agile methodologiesPeople leadershipProject ManagementPMP certificationMicrosoft OfficeMS ProjectProcess improvementBudget managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

At least 5 years of experience leading new product development projects

Proven success managing integrated hardware and software projects in iterative or agile environments

Strong people leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams (5–20+ members)

Ability to excel under pressure and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S

Preferred

PMP certification

Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers

Familiarity with manufacturing processes

Background in the railway industry

Company

Kavaliro

Kavaliro is a staffing and recruiting company that offers IT, management, and administrative staffing services.

Founded in 2010

Orlando, Florida, USA

501-1000 employees

http://kavaliro.com

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