Project Manager (Identity Protection sphere)

Company Background

Our client is an early-stage technology startup focused on helping enterprises operationalize customer identity data. The platform leverages machine learning and advanced indexing to improve data reliability, accessibility, and cost efficiency across digital and physical touchpoints.

Project Description

The specialist will support the delivery of multiple engineering projects, ensuring high-quality software releases and alignment with strategic objectives. The role combines project management and Scrum Master responsibilities, including facilitating Agile practices, supporting Scrum events, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Technologies

• Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally
• Confluence, Miro, Mural
• JUnit, Selenium, SonarQube

What You'll Do

• Own and drive the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring that timelines, scope, and quality standards are met;
• Establish delivery roadmaps in collaboration with technical leads and stakeholders;
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies to ensure the smooth delivery of software releases;
• Facilitate Scrum and Agile practices, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions;
• Gather requirements from stakeholders for cross-team implementation efforts;
• Coordinate the scheduling and approval of software releases with stakeholders;
• Assist in the creation and refinement of user stories across various initiatives;
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and documentation to ensure transparency and effective communication with all stakeholders;
• Coordinate development work across multiple team roles, including engineering, QA, analytics, and other cross-functional teams;
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and implementing best practices to enhance team performance and project outcomes;

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, managing software delivery and engineering projects;
• Demonstrated ability to proactively lead decision-making and drive change rather than merely follow established processes;
• Excellent command of English and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information to diverse audiences;
• Experience managing software delivery across distributed and offshore teams;
• Solid understanding of Scrum practices, values, and principles, with hands-on experience applying them;
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams and individuals while fostering a collaborative and transparent environment;
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence;
• Strong stakeholder management skills;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously;

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

• Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;
• Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;
• Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;
• Health insurance;
• Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;
• Referral program for bringing in new talent;
• Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.