Software Development Project Manager

Does the prospect of making a large impact on cutting-edge health care and life sciences software excite you? Akaza Research seeks an experienced project manager to lead development on innovative clinical and public health software projects. You should have a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, business, or related field and at least 4 years professional experience. Open source software development and an enterprise IT background will be valued highly.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Ability to manage complex projects and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in software development project management, particularly for web-based site/application development
• Agile Software Development
• Experience as software analyst/designer/technical writier
• Familiarity with common web and enterprise IT tools and technologies
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in time-critical situations
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while being highly motivated and resourceful
• Exposure to EHR, EDC, or HIE technologies a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Elaborate software requirements and facilitate communication of requirements between stakeholders and development team
• Facilitate regular developer scrum meetings
• Provide constant feedback to stakeholders and management
• Practice and reinforce established relevant standards
• Manage quality, update product defect list and deliver timely updates to reported issues
• Identify resource need and work with management on determining resource allocation
• Be responsible for estimates on software deliverables

Job Location:

This position is for onsite part or full time work at our office in Kendall Square, Cambridge. We are conveniently located near the Kendall Square T stop on the Red Line.

Start Date:

ASAP

Compensation:

Full time or contract position with compensation competitive and based on experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, Section 125 plan, and 401k retirement plan. Potential for stock options.

Please send your resume cover letter to .