Middle Project Manager

 We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with at least 3 years’ experience in software project management. Our candidate should have proven client-side experience, including facilitating pre-sale activities such as workshops, requirements elicitation and excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. 

Requirements: 

• Project Management Methodologies: A deep understanding and practical experience with various project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.  
• Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. Ability to develop comprehensive risk management strategies to ensure project success. 
• Budget Management: Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets effectively, including estimating costs, tracking expenses, and ensuring adherence to financial constraints. 
• Project Management Tools: Familiarity with a wide range of project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA 
• Resource Allocation: Skill in optimizing resource allocation and workload distribution across teams, considering skillsets, availability, and project priorities.
• Scope Management: Proven track record in defining project scope, managing scope changes, and ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations. 
• Stakeholder Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively engage and manage various stakeholders, both internal and external, and maintain transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Quality Assurance: Experience in implementing quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established quality standards. 
• Change Management: Ability to navigate and lead teams through organizational changes, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions. 
• Data Analysis: Capacity to utilize data and analytics to monitor project progress, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. 
• Performance Metrics: Skill in defining and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project success and drive improvements. 
• Conflict Resolution: Strong aptitude for addressing conflicts and challenges within project teams, stakeholders, or clients, and effectively resolving issues to maintain project momentum. 

Nice to have:  

• Scrum Master certification or PMP certification is a plus 
• Strong knowledge of the latest trends in software development technologies and tools 
• Successful experience in managing distributed development teams 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the entire product life cycle, from requirements gathering to product release 
• Define and ensure strict adherence to best practice development methodologies 
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of project progress and deliverables 
• Guarantee the timely delivery of all projects while maintaining high quality standards 
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project/product development teams 
• Play a key role in project budget planning, forecasting, and execution 
• Actively participate in company-wide process improvement initiatives 

Ascendix offers you:  

Healthcare:  

• 20 paid vacation 
• 5 paid sickness 

Career and professional growth: 

• B2B and remote cooperation 
• Career development and professional growth 
• Technical performance reviews and 360 Evaluation 
• Collaboration with a personal Resource Manager, Technical leads, and mentors 

Learning and Development: 

• Udemy and Pluralsight subscription 
• Internal knowledge-sharing opportunities 

Corporate spirit: 

• Online and offline events & team-buildings 
• Friendly and supportive atmosphere 
• Open management