Software Project Manager - Nebula

Intuitive Machines LLC•Houston, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Intuitive Machines is seeking a results-driven Software Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects for flight-critical and mission-critical aerospace systems. This role blends technical understanding, program leadership, and stakeholder management to deliver high-quality software on schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in software development experience, with 3+ years managing software projects/teams.
Proven track record delivering complex technical projects on schedule and budget.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
Experience with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Confluence).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification

Responsibilities

Lead the full software project lifecycle from planning through delivery for flight software, ground systems, and support tools.
Lead a cross-functional team of software engineers and test engineers across flight, ground, and simulation domains.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
Manage scope, change control, and requirements baselines.
Track progress against milestones, manage risks, and drive issue resolution.
Report project status, metrics, and forecasts to leadership and program management.
Serve as the primary software point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers.
Support all project meetings.
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Responsible for leading bi-weekly software sprint planning with key stakeholders and software platform leads along with sprint kickoff/closeout meetings.