For every successful team, there’s a Project Manager: the organizational and operational expert who ensures that everyone has what they need to deliver on time. Project Managers are able to simultaneously work backwards and forwards, creating release plans, building delivery roadmaps and establishing the inclusive dynamics that a team needs to succeed. In addition to partnering with other Thoughtworkers, Project Managers also extend their collaborative mindset and business value delivery to the client.
Job responsibilities
- You will lead one or more project workstreams and create an environment of trust that enables autonomous teams to work effectively and collaboratively within their team and with others
- You will create and maintain release plans for iterative and incremental delivery of value and be accountable for iteration planning, tracking, reporting, delivery scope, prioritization, estimates, risks and financials for the client engagement
- You will bring innovative and fresh ideas to project management, pushing the boundaries of how project managers can deliver exceptional business value
- You will orchestrate the design and build of critical and complex custom-designed, multi-tier, business applications that use a wide range of the very latest technologies
- You will propose and deliver a delivery roadmap and plans that support the client's business strategies and objectives; You will proactively manage risk and openly communicate with the client with integrity
- You will ensure that the delivered value is explicit and well understood by the client and the Thoughtworks teams
- You will set up project processes in line with agile best practices and ensure their sustainability over a period of time
- You will navigate organizational structures and politics effectively to drive expected outcomes and develop/foster authentic client relationships
Job qualifications
- You have ample experience managing enterprise projects with end-to-end responsibility of project delivery
- You are comfortable with release planning, estimation, capacity planning, proposal building, contract negotiation and managing project financials
- You have an understanding of various software development approaches (traditional, agile, etc.) and have the ability to consult clients on the best approaches applicable to their scenarios
- You believe in the power of a flat hierarchy and enjoy facilitating and organizing sessions to promote collaboration
- You have recent experience working with distributed or co-located teams
Professional skills
- You are resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives; You don’t shy away from risks, instead you take them on and skillfully manage them
- You are seen as a coach and mentor, taking the time to motivate others and influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work
- You are a proven leader with a track record of encouraging teammates in their professional development and relationships
- Cultivating strong partnerships comes naturally to you: you understand the importance of relationship building and how it can bring new opportunities to our business
Other things to know
There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.
Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.
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What We Do
We are a leading global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and software engineering to enable enterprises and technology disruptors across the globe to thrive as modern digital businesses.
Why Work With Us
As technologists, we have a unique role to play in how technology should benefit all of society, pursuing a more equitable future. Part of that role is to continuously educate ourselves on the issues that matter to the causes we believe in. We recognize our privilege and strive to see the world from the perspective of the most vulnerable.
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