Project Manager

Have you managed complex Software development projects? worked with highly-loaded client-server platforms? Have you managed multi-technology-based solutions? Do you have a passion for diving into near real-time multi-tier software?

We are looking for a Software Project Manager, hands-on person that is experienced in planning and scoping, orchestrating and leading several complex projects in parallel; Knows how to drive forward the efficiency of both the Internal development teams AND the external teams of customer and 3rd parties; Understand the technology and dependencies in the Software development world and can review basic architecture and solutions; Motivate and manage professional teams of back end and front end clients to achieve excellent deliverables, always in time, uncompromising quality and customer satisfaction.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in software project management — A MUST.
• High level of Gantt management in building and managing Software project plans with Baselines to reflect clear status to the clients and management.
• Experience in the development environment of highly interactive applications.
• Practical knowledge of software tools – Git, Jira, Confluence.
• General understanding of REST/microservice architecture.
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
• Native Russian speaker.
• English writing and speaking, Intermediate level or higher.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage full projects cycles of a software development team, including:
• People management and track team health.
• Manage full projects cycles of a software development team, including:
  - Initial info gathering and kickoff.
  - Planning and defining scope with realistic while challenging time estimations.
  - Building a project plan on best practice PM tools.
  - Resource Planning and management.
  - Monitoring the tasks and the timelines.
  - Cost / man-hours estimations.
  - Creating and monitoring project budget.
  - Ensuring proper documentation of the projects and deliverables.
  - Performing risk analysis and managing the risks and issues.
  - Monitoring and reporting progress to stakeholders.
  - Ensures the successful implementation of the project deliverables to production.
• Ability to manage a few projects in parallel.
• Ensure high standard deliverables under challenging timelines.
• Maintain good client care and professional communication.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Follow best practices (test-driven development, continuous integration, SCRUM, refactoring, code standards).
• Reports to the company CTO or Equivalent (or COO/CEO as required).

Required characteristics:

• Self-motivated and knows well how to motivate others.
• Resourceful and independent in work and decision-making
• Ability to handle stressful situations of work and facing clients.
• High organizational skills, punctuality and attention to detail.

Will be a plus:

• Knowledge in continuous Delivery and Integration process design.
• Technical background (QA/Development).
• Experienced with team design and management.
• Experience with Advanced roadmap (Jira tool).
• Experience Knowledge in Video protocols like HLS/DASH.
• Understanding of DB (Mongo) and backend solutions.

We offer:

• Open-minded, collaboration-friendly, invention-driven team.
• Paid vacation (20 days a year) and sick days.
• Medical issuance.
• Sport compensation.
• Comfortable and modern office in the center of Kyiv.
• Corporate/team/special events.
• Hybrid working model.