Project Manager - Software
Description:
About the Role
CLX Engineering is seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Project Manager to support our growing software and digital solutions team within airport and industrial automation environments.
This role is specifically focused on software delivery, operational coordination, customer communication, and deployment execution for enterprise software initiatives, CMMS platforms, and operational technology projects.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and understands how to manage complex software deployments inside live operational facilities such as airports, logistics hubs, and industrial environments. This position works closely with Product
Management, Software Engineering, airport stakeholders, and executive leadership to ensure projects remain aligned to customer expectations, schedules, operational constraints, and deployment goals.
Unlike traditional software Product Management roles, this position is focused on execution, coordination, customer communication, milestone management, and operational delivery — not software feature ownership or sprint prioritization.
What You’ll Do
Project Execution & Coordination
Lead software implementation projects from kickoff through deployment and stabilization.
Manage project schedules, milestones, customer deliverables, and deployment timelines.
Coordinate cross-functional efforts across:
Software Engineering
Product Management
PMO
Operations Teams
Executive Leadership
Track risks, dependencies, action items, and operational impacts throughout project execution.
Ensure projects remain aligned to customer expectations, delivery schedules, and operational readiness.
Customer Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary project-facing contact for customers and operational stakeholders.
Lead project meetings, deployment planning sessions, milestone reviews, and status updates.
Manage customer communication regarding:
Timelines
Deliverables
Risks
Operational readiness
Deployment coordination
Maintain strong working relationships with airport operations teams, maintenance personnel, and leadership stakeholders.
Deployment & Operational Support
Coordinate software rollout activities within live airport and industrial environments.
Support go-live readiness, deployment scheduling, stabilization planning, and hypercare coordination.
Work closely with operational teams to minimize disruption during deployments.
Assist in customer acceptance activities and operational readiness reviews.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
2–5+ years of Project Management experience supporting:
Enterprise software deployments
SaaS platforms
Operational technology environments
Industrial or automation-related projects
Strong customer-facing communication and organizational skills.
Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and project deliverables.
Strong understanding of:
Project scheduling
Milestone tracking
Risk management
Executive reporting
Customer coordination
Experience using
Microsoft Office 365
Teams
SharePoint
Project management platforms
Ability to travel regularly to customer sites, including Atlanta airport operations.
Ability to pass airport badging and security clearance requirements.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting:
Airport operations
Industrial automation environments
CMMS or EAM platforms
Operational technology deployments
Baggage handling systems (BHS)
PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum software delivery environments.
Experience coordinating software deployments in live operational facilities.
Travel Expectations
Travel expected approximately 20–40% depending on project phase and customer activity.
Frequent travel to Atlanta airport operations during active deployment phases.
Occasional after-hours or go-live support participation may be required during major deployment milestones.