[ref. j8962304] Project Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

As a Project Manager for our development team, you will play a key role in managing the development life-cycle, facilitating collaboration between developers, designers, and stakeholders, and ensuring that all project goals are met. You will need a strong understanding of the software development process and experience working with Agile methodologies.

Job Description:

• Lead project planning efforts, creating detailed project plans, defining project scope, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Coordinate with the development team, ensuring that everyone understands project goals, timelines, and their specific roles. Foster a collaborative team environment.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact the timeline or quality of deliverables. Develop contingency plans to address issues that arise.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including clients, internal teams, and management, on project status, milestones, risks, and delays.
• Facilitate and manage Agile development processes (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to track progress, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of features.
• Support the development team by addressing challenges, removing blockers, and ensuring the team is well-supported throughout the project life-cycle.
• Ensure that software development processes are aligned with best practices and that the final product meets or exceeds quality standards.
• Lead retrospectives and reviews at the end of each project to identify areas for improvement in future projects.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master, preferably in a software development or tech-related environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile project management (Scrum, Kanban), with experience using project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Asana).
• Proven ability to manage software development teams and lead projects from inception to delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to remove roadblocks for the development team.

Preferred:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or Scrum Master certification.
• Familiarity with software development languages, frameworks, and technologies (e.g., Java, Python, React, Node.js).
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience managing remote or distributed teams.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and version control systems (Git).