Project manager (medior)

We are looking for a Project Manager, who will be responsible for managing one or multiple concurrent agile software development projects.

Your primary focus will be to facilitate the design and discovery process, lead the project scope and requirements definition and plan and coordinate the execution of the software project(s) assigned to you. A good understanding of agile software development processes and practices, as well as project management skills and experience are necessary to successfully fulfill this role.

In terms of experience, we're looking for someone who has occupied a similar role in the past 2-5 years, in different contexts and projects.

Your main job? Make sure everything runs smoothly. From planning and organizing to coordinating execution, you’ll take ownership of delivering the software projects assigned to you.

What you’ll need:

• A solid grasp of agile software development practices.
• Strong project management skills.
• 2–5 years of experience in a similar role, working across different projects and contexts.
• The ability to keep things on track, on time, and on point.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves seeing projects come to life, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Facilitate the project initiation phase and coordinate with the team and project stakeholders for a successful kick-off.

• Use planning, tracking, coordinating tools and techniques to ensure project execution happens in the given constraints (timeline, budget, scope) and project objectives are achieved.

• Create and manage forecasts, roadmaps, release plans that reflect project priorities and meet project objectives.

• Embrace ownership of the projects assigned to you and use critical thinking to make informed decisions or decision proposals throughout the project’s lifecycle.

• Forecast and manage resource allocation to meet the project's budget and timeline constraints.

Actively use Agile Methodology & Metrics

• Define the delivery process together with the tech lead and team members, monitor relevant metrics, inspect and adapt to ensure an efficient delivery.

• Use agile frameworks (mostly scrum, kanban) to coordinate with the development team.

• Guide/coach the team and client on agile if necessary.

Product Discovery, Definition and Management:

• Coordinate the product discovery phase, in order to define scope and product requirements in close collaboration with UX designers, technical and business stakeholders.

• Create and manage the product backlog and define work priorities for your team.

• Be your team’s go-to person for product information and decisions.

• Lead data-driven research, test and validation efforts for product improvements.

   

Leadership and Decision-Making

• Embrace ownership of projects, make informed decisions, and assess issues from multiple perspectives

• Propose solutions to identified problems.

Budget & Resource Management

• Forecast team allocation and the financial forecast, issue and send invoices to clients.

• Asses team composition needs and address internally.

Risk Management

• Identify and manage risks in order to ensure client satisfaction and excellent project delivery, while meeting quality standards and defined expectations.

Stakeholder Coordination and Comprehensive Monitoring

• Communicate and manage expectations of team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion to ensure on-time delivery.

• Build and maintain solid relationships with various stakeholders, both internally and externally.

• Create reports and keep relevant stakeholders informed regarding the progress of the project, both internally and externally.

Skills & Requirements

Get ready to embrace a whole new experience. You’ll be stepping into an IT business and culture that’s likely unlike anything you’ve encountered before.cWe're looking for:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with different stakeholders at all corporate levels,

• Good English skills (B2+),

• Good knowledge of Agile processes (SCRUM, Kanban) and tools (Jira / Confluence),

• Deep understanding of agile software development,

• Experienced in setting up and managing client expectations,

• Decision-making, proactive in proposing solutions,

• Adaptability & ability to perform in a role that requires a context switch,

• Strong organizational skills,

• Analytical skills,

• 2-5 years of experience in a similar role in the software industry (Product Owner proxy, Project Manager, Scrum Master, Business Analyst).