Project Manager

About the project: 

We are looking for a Project Manager to join one of our three delivery units focused on ticketing (primary focus) and less finance and entertainment domains. Our team specializes in initiating new projects and establishing robust processes from the start.

The Delivery Unit plays a crucial role in identifying opportunities and delivering value-added solutions for both new and existing clients. It handles a mix of fixed-bid and time-and-materials projects, with some dedicated teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes across various domains.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of direct project management experience within an IT company;
• Ability to get things done;
• Proactive and result-driven mindset;
• English not lower than CEFR B2, C1 preferred;
• Convincing, engaging, and effective communicator skills (including presenting skills);
• Strategic thinking;
• Strong organizational, negotiation, conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to lead up to 4 projects at the same time;
• Proactive work with risks;
• Confident knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management;
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall);
• Passionate about project management;
• Ability to generate creative decisions;
• Profound knowledge of key PM practices (PMBOK);
• Accountability and excellent time and priorities management skills;
• Self-reliance and strong common sense (critical thinking);
• Ability to search for necessary information quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to audit, set up, and optimize project processes;
• Understanding and experience with dedicated teams, fixed price, and T&M contracts.

Will be a plus:

• Pre-sale experience would be a plus;
• Experience with mentoring junior PMs, and working with delivery management.

Responsibilities:

• Managing projects on all stages (initiation; planning; execution; closing);
• Working directly with stakeholders on both the client and company side;
• Finding the best ways of generating value through project execution aligned with client business goals, in cooperation with the Delivery Manager;
• Building and nurturing teams;
• Setting up, implementing, and adjusting project processes ;
• Driving different kinds of communication (including providing feedback, defining requirements, defining expectations, and resolving conflict situations);
• Creating different plans and working proactively with them checking, improving, and adjusting;
• Proactive work with risks (including identification, mitigation, and exploitation);
• Getting things done in all aspects of PM activities;
• Contributing to company PMO.

About us:

Softjourn is a full-cycle consulting and software development company, with expert product teams experienced in Fintech, Media & Entertainment, with a special emphasis on Ticketing. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with R&D offices in Ukraine, Poland, and Brazil, Softjourn is a global software development company with over 20 years of experience.

Softjourn has been honored as a veteran-friendly business by the Veteran Hub in Ukraine. We are committed to creating a supportive environment for veterans and implementing processes that address their needs. We highly value the unique skills and perspectives that military veterans bring to our company and are dedicated to assisting their transition to the workforce.

Softjourn Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace that treats applicants and employees with dignity and respect. Our employment process is conducted without regard to race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic background, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other attributes protected by state, federal, and local law.