Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Engineering / Management | Senior Level

We are partnering with a specialized software engineering company focused on building custom, large-scale digital solutions tailored to real-world needs, primarily within the public sector.

This role is ideal for experienced Project Managers who can lead complex, multi-team software delivery, ensuring alignment between engineering, stakeholders, and business goals.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will own the end-to-end delivery of software projects, coordinating across backend, frontend, mobile, and QA teams.

You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at high quality, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle: scope, planning, timelines, resources, and risk management
• Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)
• Act as the main point of contact between engineering teams and stakeholders
• Conduct and support business analysis processes
• Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers — and drive resolution
• Maintain clear documentation, reporting, and project communication
• Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams (web, mobile, backend, QA)
• Manage third-party vendors or external partners where needed
• Remove impediments and support team productivity
• Contribute to process improvements and delivery optimization
• Track KPIs and ensure post-project learnings are captured

Required Profile

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in software/IT environments
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-team projects
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies (Kanban is a plus)
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello
• Excellent communication skills — able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams

Nice to Have

• Background in software development or IT (developer, analyst, tech lead)
• Understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and release processes
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM/PSM
• Experience managing both web and mobile projects
• Familiarity with on-premises infrastructure and enterprise environments

Tools & Working Environment

• Methodology: Agile / Scrum (Kanban where needed)
• Tools: Jira, Confluence (or similar)
• Teams: Backend, Full Stack, Mobile, QA
• Stakeholders: Engineering leadership, executive team, external partners

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead high-impact, complex software projects
• Work closely with engineering and leadership teams
• Influence delivery strategy and processes
• Be part of a small, highly collaborative environment with real ownership
• Opportunity to shape how projects are delivered end-to-end
• Strong focus on quality, structure, and execution excellence