Project Manager

Responsibilities: Own and drive the full project lifecycle (initiation through closure) for up to 5 concurrent projects, following PMI standards and internal methodologies. Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for all active projects; manage scope, timelines, and deliverables at the work-package level. Prioritize project backlogs and portfolios in alignment with business objectives; facilitate trade-off decisions with stakeholders. Plan and manage resource allocation across projects; coordinate with team leads to balance capacity and workload. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; maintain risk registers and escalation paths. Track and manage cross-project dependencies; ensure alignment across the project portfolio. Control project scope through formal change management processes. Monitor project budgets at the project level; track burn rates and flag deviations early. Prepare and present project status reports, demos, and portfolio health dashboards to the Cluster Lead and Head of Engineering on a weekly and monthly basis. Develop and maintain strong stakeholders‑to‑you relationships through regular communication and structured updates. Analyze, optimize, and maintain project workflows and SDLC processes within existing tooling — including ticket lifecycle management, Definition of Ready / Definition of Done standards, automation rules, and SLA compliance. Map and manage stakeholders across projects; ensure appropriate engagement and communication cadence. Conduct annual performance reviews and development discussions (PDDs), as well as monthly performance reporting for team members.

Experience & Background: Minimum 3 years of hands‑on project management experience in software development environments. Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously (portfolio‑level responsibility).Technical background is an advantage (prior experience as a Team Lead or in a technical role is a significant advantage).Education & Certification (at least one required) Higher education in Management, Business Operations, or a related field; ORProfessional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMP, PMI‑ACP, CAPM, or equivalent PMI credential).

Core Competencies: (mandatory)WBS — Ability to decompose projects into manageable deliverables and work packages. Prioritization — Backlog and portfolio prioritization aligned with strategic business goals. Resource Management — Planning, allocating, and balancing people and capacity across a multi‑project portfolio. Risk Management — Proactive risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and escalation. Dependency Management — Tracking and resolving inter‑project dependencies. Scope & Change Control — Formal change control processes to protect project scope and timelines. Budget Awareness — Project‑level cost and burn‑rate tracking. Stakeholder Management — Mapping, engaging, and managing expectations across diverse stakeholder groups.

Methodologies: Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid approaches).Experience directing project lifecycles from initiation to closure following PMI standards (PMBOK).Languages Russian — B2 or Native proficiency (written and verbal).English — B1 or higher (language certificates are an advantage).

What we offer: Full time remote work opportunities and flexible working hours. Private insurance. Paid 4 Sick Days and 1 Day Off per calendar year. Sports program compensation. Free online English lessons with a native speaker. Training, internal workshops, and participation in international professional conferences and corporate events. Any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact!