Position: New Wave Devs is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager
Company: New Wave Devs
Experience required: 5y
Category: Project Manager
English level: upper
Published: 2021-05-01T00:00:00+03:00

About New Wave Devs:
We are a community of specialists in UI/UX and several backend and frontend technologies. We are based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The company consists of 20+ employees from CIS countries. We work with StartUps, as with mid and big-sized companies. Our clients are from such countries, as United States, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Canada, etc.

About the role: 
We are looking for an IT Manager to assist the Director of IT by helping manage and coordinate our IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will be able to plan out a project, build it to specifications while paying attention to costs and timelines. As an IT Manager, you will also be managing up to five people.

Responsibilities:
— Conducting regular system audits;
— Developing systems;
— Running regular checks on network and data security;
— Creating, building, troubleshooting, and working with Docker Containers;
— Working with Linux systems daily;
— Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies, and procedures;
— Ensure security of data, network access, and backup systems;
— Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in a timely manner;
— Testing, troubleshooting, and modifying information systems so that they operate effectively;
— Remain up to date with advances in technology and industry best practices;
— Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services;
— Help implement IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes;
— Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT;
— Order equipment for newcomers, such as laptops, monitors, and headsets.

Required skills: 
— 6-10 years of experience working in IT operations;
— Strong leadership and decision-making skills;
— Understanding of complex information and requirements;
— Ability to explain complex information and technologies in simple terms;
— Superior verbal and written communication skills;
— Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies;
— Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases, and data storage systems;
— Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills;
— Excellent ability to prioritize;
— A firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices;
— Strong familiarity with Linux Desktop and Server;
— Highly organized and detail-oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well;
— Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
— Good prioritization skills and be flexible enough to adapt plans;
— People management experience a big plus;
— Working hours: between Pacific and Eastern time zones. 

Company values are based on the fact that we hire people, not “resources”, which means:
— An absolute prohibition on forced overtime. Your family, hobby, dog, and so on will never be left without you because someone “asked” you to work longer;
— If overtime is present, of course at the request of the developer and of course is paid;
— NO formal communication, we love jokes;
— An internally developed training system for employees to improve skills during working hours;
— A bonus system that involves additional payment for solving risky tasks or for additional responsibility on a project.

Hurry up and write us. Looking forward to cooperating with you!