We are looking for a Project Manager to join Kanda Software Central Asia. In this position, you will lead ongoing projects and start-up engineers who are engaged in implementing new technical trends and researching the user journey.
Responsibilities:
- Manage delivery from kick-off to go-live and post-production support
- Facilitate the requirements gathering process & discovery
- Proactively communicate project status and risks to the stakeholders
- Prioritize issues and resolve bottlenecks
- Manage releases, facilitate UAT and Prod deployments
- Work with developers on interpreting requirements, supervising development process, ensuring work and quality are up to client’s expectation and reviewing final deliverables
- Manage the quality of the product and inspire the team to be responsible for the value we deliver
- Ensure all product deliverables are satisfied with client (architecture, design documents, test cases, etc.)
- Establish project’s management and communication plans, escalation procedures, change & risk management and Agile ceremonies
- Manage the distributed project’s teams :
- Ensure a positive, collaborative work environment for the team
- Solve people management issues
- Implement organizational best practices on the projects
- Creatively look for opportunities to develop the account, increase the success rate of the projects managed, and bring in new businesses
- Work closely with Consultancy and Sales teams and participate in presales activities
- Contribute to organization development on the regional and global levels
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of project management experience
- Experience delivering enterprise-level solutions (at least 3 fully participated and successfully delivered projects)
- Strong understanding of the whole product development cycle (from pre-sales to post-production support)
- Ability to manage multi-stream projects or programs
- Capability to manage and scale teams of 10+ people and to resolve people management questions
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- A “Can do” attitude cultivated by a self-motivated approach with minimal direction
- Excellent communication skills with knowledge of Emotional Intelligence
- English level – Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher
- Strong commitment to delivering high-quality products and providing excellent service to the customer
- Desire to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities – offshore and onsite teams, Account Managers, and the customer side
Nice to have:
- Able to plan, estimate and control project costs
- Able to coach, mentor and support less experienced PMs and help them resolve complex problems
- CSM/PSM or PMP certification is a plus
What We Offer:
- Fully remote position,
- Flexible working hours,
- Competitive salary, officially registered and bound to US dollar rate,
- Compensation of professional trainings and conferences,
- Flexible sick leave compensation system.
About Us:
Kanda Software is a stellar global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you can join a creative and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.