Project Manager

Job Brief:
As a seasoned Software Project Manager, you will lead and manage projects from initiation to closure, with a strong focus on project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while working closely with IT, security, and business units to align with organizational objectives. You will manage engagement risk, project planning and budgeting, resourcing, and tracking activities. Build strong relationships with key decision-makers, and handle customer communications throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines, maintain quality standards, and deliver software solutions that meet client expectations.
VentureDive Overview:
Founded in 2012 by veteran technology entrepreneurs from MIT and Stanford, VentureDive is the fastest growing technology company in the region that develops and invests in products and solutions that simplify and improve the lives of people world-wide. We aspire to create a technology organization and an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region that is recognized as second to none in the world.
Project Governance

• Establish governance frameworks and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage risks, ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Provide reports on project performance and coordinate audits.
• Engage stakeholders for governance adherence throughout the project lifecycle.

Compliance of Agile Processes

• Ensure agile methodologies comply with governance requirements and regulatory standards.
• Standardize agile practices, monitor team adherence, and provide training on compliance.
• Track performance using KPIs and promote continuous improvement in agile processes while ensuring strategic alignment.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of software projects, ensuring they are delivered within scope, on-time, and within budget.
• Develop project plans including schedules, resource allocation, and task assignments.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage any deviations from the project plan.

Team Leadership and Coordination:

• Supervise and guide project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Conduct regular team meetings, providing direction, and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Address team issues, manage conflicts, and support team members to optimize performance.
• Ensure appropriately skilled resources are delivering the project and ensure optimum resource availability during different stages of the project.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Play a lead role in defining an effective communication strategy for the project, including communicating and consulting with key stakeholders and ensuring transparency and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Control and report progress to the Steering Group/Sponsor and escalating any issues, as appropriate, in a timely manner and seeking feedback to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Manage routine interactions with client management and sponsorship.

Risk Management:

• Proactively identify potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines or quality.
• Identify interdependencies between the various stakeholder groups to ensure all are aligned and risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated. Should maintain risk and issue logs, and contingency plans. 
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and manage unforeseen challenges to keep projects on track.

Release Management:

• Collaborate with development, QA, and project teams to create release plans, schedules, and scope.
• Define release objectives, criteria, and success metrics. 
• Assess the impact of release changes and coordinate adjustments as needed.
• Oversee the end-to-end release process with technical leadership, including scheduling, deployment, and rollback plans.
• Communicate with stakeholders and teams to ensure everyone is aware of release timelines and dependencies.
• Resolve conflicts and dependencies to ensure smooth release execution.

Quality Assurance:

• Oversee quality control processes to ensure software development adheres to industry standards and client requirements.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to maintain high-quality project deliverables.

 
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Master’s degree in Project Management is a plus
• Must-have professional certifications in project management like PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner from PMI, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), DASM, and/or Prince 2.

Experience

• Proven 5-8 yrs experience as a Project Manager in the software development industry.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.).
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., JIRA, Monday.com, Microsoft Project, Trello).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with software development processes, tools, and technologies.
• Strong technical aptitude with a deep understanding of software development, systems integration, and data-related technologies. Experience with cloud computing, machine learning, or other cutting-edge technologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of data analytics, AI concepts, and data engineering principles & familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services is a plus.
• Agile Project Management and IT Project Governance experience is a must.

In order to thrive at VentureDive, you
…are intellectually smart and curious
…have the passion for and take pride in your work
…deeply believe in VentureDive’s mission, vision, and values
…have a no-frills attitude
…are a collaborative team player
…are ethical and honest
Are you ready to put your ideas into products and solutions that will be used by millions?
You will find VentureDive to be a quick pace, high standards, fun and a rewarding place to work at. Not only will your work reach millions of users worldwide, you will also be rewarded with competitive salaries and benefits. If you think you have what it takes to be a VenDian, come join us ... we're having a ball!