Software Project Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

2. Resource Management: Coordinate with team leads to assign tasks, manage workload distribution, and optimize resource utilization to ensure project efficiency.

3. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies, proactively addressing issues to minimize project disruptions and delays.

4. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.

5. Quality Assurance: Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure adherence to project requirements, standards, and best practices, maintaining high standards of software development.

6. Budget Management: Monitor project expenditures, track budget performance, and identify opportunities to optimize costs while delivering value.

7. Timeline Adherence: Monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely delivery within established deadlines.

8. Team Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communication among team members, promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

9. Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including requirements, specifications, change requests, and status reports, ensuring accessibility and clarity.

10. Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement, implement best practices, and drive initiatives to enhance project management efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

1. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management roles in the software industry, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

2. Technical Skills: Proficiency in software development methodologies, tools, and technologies, with a strong understanding of frontend and backend development processes.

3. Operations Knowledge: Understanding of business operations and processes, with the ability to align project objectives with broader organizational goals and strategies.

4. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

5. Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliver exceptional results.

6. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and develop effective solutions.

7. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, adapting to changing priorities and requirements with flexibility and resilience.

8. Team Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.

9. Project Management Certification: PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification preferred.

10. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus.

11. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and ensuring accuracy in project documentation and deliverables.

12. Passion: Passion for technology, project management, and driving business success in a startup environment.