Position: Project Manager (Contract for 10 months)
Company: CPI-Kiev LLC
Category: Project Manager
Experience required: 3y
English level: intermediate

**About the role:**

This position is expected to manage the project schedule to ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, scope, risks, change control and communication.  The Project Manager will report directly to the Engineering Team Lead. The Project Manager will provide and ensure good project management practices are employed throughout the lifecycle of the project. 

**About the team:**

Connectivity Engineering Team consists of three following divisions:

- Linux development team that covers Linux kernel bring-up and Yocto support, Linux drivers/applications development and support
- RTOS development team that covers FW development for the microcontrollers such as STM32, Nordic BLE etc.
- QA team that covers automation testing the Linux based products

**We offer**

- Challenging tasks with using of modern technologies
- Company with good reputation on market since 1992 (https://cranepi.com.ua), part of Crane Co. (http://www.craneco.com)
- Competitive payment
- Friendly environment
- Learn and Use of English
- Flexible working schedule
- Lunch Bonus program
- Community involvement

**We are looking for the candidate with:**

- 2+ years product development in a stage-gate driven product development environment (leadership or individual contributor role)
- 3+ years direct project management
- PMP certification in project management or Agile project management is preferred. 
- Level of English – Intermediate and higher

**Our candidate will be responsible for:**

- Manage all tasks of multiple enterprise-level, networked & connected embedded systems-based projects through the complete product development lifecycle
- Develop schedules for supported projects using Crane Payment Innovations tools and best practices, based on either agile or waterfall lifecycle models
- Use business objectives and engineering analysis to define overall timelines for projects. Create detailed schedules by breaking down high level deliverables into granular tasks that can be accurately estimated. Build consensus on schedules based on engineering director, product manager, development lead and individual team member inputs
- Ensure cross-functional team performance to schedule through a regular cadence (daily or weekly) of progress review with appropriate follow-up actions to ensure on time delivery of the project
- Communicate effectively with senior management, cross functional peers and the development team
- Proactively identify and manage gaps in scheduled tasks, schedule misses or slippage by identifying early when tasks are off track, and working with team members and functional managers to develop strategies to correct
- Calculate and budget project expenses and capital requirements; track and manage project spend to maintain budget expectations

**Why work with us:**

With a 160-year history of innovation and growth, more than 3,000 patents, and an unmatched commitment to success, you are joining a company that has shaped the global landscape of technology. At CPI, you will become a valuable part of an inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation, all while directly impacting global payment solutions. Come see your ideas make change.