Project Manager

Five Jars is looking for a motivated Middle Project Manager to join a digital agency and provide quality web development services for our clients. You are going to work with inspiring non-profit organizations, manage technical projects, and closely collaborate with the delivery team. 

Who we are:

• Five Jars is a Full-service Design, Strategy, and Web Development digital agency that creates intuitive, data-driven web experiences. Over the past six years, we've delivered more than 100 projects for clients in various industries, including health and fitness, media, arts and culture, and NGOs.As a team of creative and talented experts, led by leaders with 15+ years of experience in technology, we love our projects, working together and doing everything to ensure the company’s and client’s growth.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager 
• Previous experience working within a web software development environment (software development agency, outsourcing company, or design agency)
• Must be located in Europe
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills (Advanced/C1)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology, particularly Scrum and Kanban
• Familiarity with issue management systems, practical experience with Jira and Confluence
• Readiness to manage multiple small-to-medium projects concurrently (CDA projects as well as fixed price)
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills
• Being enthusiastic about learning and developing your project management skills
• Being proactive, flexible, and self-organized, capable of taking initiative 
• Ukrainian language knowledge will be a plus
• Experience with WordPress/Drupal projects will be a plus

We offer:

• 100% remote work and flexible schedule
• 7-hour working day
• Professional growth in the company
• Performance and salary review 
• Benefits such as vacation, sick leaves, days off during official national holidays, and your birthday
• Happy Hour on Fridays with team members
• Help with learning new things (courses, books, etc.)
• Support in participating in conferences
• Warm and friendly working environment
• Respect and support with all activities
• Team building and other sorts of online/offline team activities

Responsibilities:

• Manage CDA projects (Continuos Development Agreement (support/maintenance)) and some small or mid-size projects
• Manage project budgets and timelines to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely completion
• Participate in resource planning sessions and identify project needsIdentify and mitigate project risks and blockers by proactively assessing project's current status
• Prepare accurate and insightful project reports, provide updates on project status, milestones, and key performance indicators
• Establish effective communication channels with clients, utilizing platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, email, and Slack
• Conduct regular meetings with clients to provide timely updates on progressLead communication and collaboration with the development team through regular project sync meetings
• Manage project teams, assign tasks, and ensure that team members have the resources needed to complete their work
• Communicate with other PMs and participate in our management initiatives and process improvements
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging practices, incorporating innovative approaches to enhance project management processes