Project Manager

Overview

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.

We are seeking a Project Manager to support complex technical, engineering, and software development initiatives. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional project teams, drive delivery excellence, and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations across the full project life-cycle. This role requires strong communication skills, proven experience guiding multidisciplinary teams, and a solid background in Agile methodologies and modern project management practices.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will:

• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams—design, Developers, QA, Product Owners, and stakeholders—to ensure project objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Develop, track, and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project (Primavera experience is highly transferable).
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, track delivery metrics, and ensure adherence to Scrum or hybrid project methodologies.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine requirements, develop user stories, and align deliverables with business objectives.
• Create, manage, and update workflows, wire-frames and other documentation as needed.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues promptly and propose actionable mitigation plans.
• Manage project scope and change processes to ensure controlled, transparent evolution of deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide clear, concise communications to team members, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and project summaries in accordance with NASA standards.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• A BS/BA degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Science, Business, Logistics, or a related field, plus ten (10) years of experience.
• PMP, CSM, or equivalent project management certification.
• Agile certification (CSM, PMI ACP, SAFe) or strong demonstrated Agile experience.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering or software development teams.

Preferences:

• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or other federal programs.
• Proficiency with MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to define scope, manage requirements, and develop well-structured user stories.
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum or Kanban).
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of interacting with all levels of management and technical/non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements development and user story creation.
• Strong background in scope management, risk mitigation, and structured project delivery.
• Ability to produce or collaborate on Visio workflows, wireframes, or process visuals.

Essential Requirements 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

 Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.