Position: Project manager (Ukrainian Fluent)
Company: Windmill
Category: Project Manager
Experience required: 5y
English level: fluent
Published: 2023-07-01T00:00:00+03:00

We are actively seeking a highly experienced and talented **Project Manager** to join our dynamic team. 

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing multiple client projects in the field of software development. Your main objective will be to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions within the agreed timelines while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction. 

🟪 **Responsibilities:**

• **Project Leadership:** Take charge of leading and managing multiple client projects concurrently, ensuring the precise definition and effective communication of project objectives, scope, and timelines to all stakeholders. 
• **Agile Methodology Implementation:** Implement and uphold Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, to deliver software increments within designated sprints. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and enforce Agile best practices within project teams. 
• **High-Level Product Roadmap:** Collaborate closely with Product Owners (POs) to comprehend the client's vision, establish a comprehensive product roadmap, and break it down into actionable deliverables. Maintain a strong partnership with POs to align project goals with client expectations. 
• **Operations Management:** Oversee the overall operational scope of projects, including resource allocation, budget management, risk assessment, and mitigation planning. Ensure the seamless functioning of project teams and proactively address any operational challenges that may arise. 
• **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Foster effective collaboration and communication among cross-functional teams, encompassing Front-End (React, Angular), Back-End (Java, Node.js), DevOps, and QA Automation. Coordinate efforts to deliver cohesive solutions while upholding high standards of quality. 
• **Stakeholder Management:** Engage and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, POs, development teams, and senior management. Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and opportunities, ensuring stakeholders are well-informed. 
• **Quality Assurance:** Collaborate with the QA Automation team to define and implement robust testing strategies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. 


🟪 **Requirements:**

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, with a proven record of accomplishment of successfully implementing enterprise-level applications, software, or web development projects using Agile methodologies. 
• Proficient in English with exceptional oral and written communication skills. 
• Extensive experience working directly with clients and stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to establish and maintain an elevated level of trust and confidence. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and mentor other project managers and project teams. 
• Possess a creative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to focus on details while maintaining a strategic "big picture" view. 
• Strong familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA and equivalent. 
• Well-rounded business and technical background. 
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively. 
• Proven experience in gathering requirements and translating them into clear user stories, tasks, and comprehensive documentation. 

🟪 **Preferred Qualifications (it will be a plus):**

• PMI-ACP, PMP, CSM, or equivalent certifications are highly preferred, demonstrating a solid foundation in project management methodologies. 
• SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) experience is highly desirable, showcasing familiarity with implementing Agile practices at an enterprise level. 
• Possess an understanding of Financial Services or other complex industries, highlighting the ability to navigate and deliver projects in challenging business environments. 
• Previous experience as a developer, preferably with expertise in AngularJS, Java, or HTML/CSS, or as a UX Designer, indicating a comprehensive understanding of technical aspects and user-centric design principles.