Senior SW Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking our new Senior SW Project Manager (German is a nice-to-have but not required) to join the Axway team!

The Axway Managed Cloud PMO - Senior SW Project Manager is responsible for managing Global initiatives and deliverables per Axway strategy for Axway Managed Cloud. This position requires previous experience with Application, Infrastructure, and Managed Cloud projects.

The PMO is responsible for delivering to required business objectives of Axway Inc, and our customers. The Senior Project Manager often identifies and assesses risks, defines issue resolution plans, and drives projects to successful conclusion in partnership with all Axway organizations and stakeholders including Professional Services, Customer Success, Managed Services, Support, Product Management, R&D, and Axway customers.

We offer Three Global Tiers of Service for all Axway Regions:

1. Customer Onboarding
2. Customer Product Upgrades
3. Axway regional and global programs

Responsibilities

• This project role establishes a well understood business case and ensures all relevant use cases are included.
• The project manager establishes and manages schedules, reporting, and status of results.
• The project manager manages risks, issues, dependencies, actions, budget tracking, change requests, and provides regular status reporting.
• The project manager uses established ITIL project management methodologies for infrastructure and cloud projects.
• The project manager uses established project management methodologies (waterfall and agile) and tools including in-depth understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• The project manager successfully manages diverse, cross-functional, concurrently running project teams (architects, engineers, developers, and/or consultants) in geographically distributed locations, using sound problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills.
• The project manager establishes project baselines and tracks compliance and deviations from established baselines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Business Analyst or Project Manager experience with technology, software, IT, engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years leading development and/or infrastructure teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and be flexible with a varied workload and often shifting demands.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, balanced with the ability to analyze multiple options to meet responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations by understanding stakeholder needs, determining alternatives, and communicating frequently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as receptive listening skills, with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Accountable team player with a constructive transparent attitude, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a geographically dispersed team in multiple time zones.
• Thrives on working under pressure in a dynamic environment and stays flexible through organizational growth and change.
• Builds transparency and visibility into high priority projects.

Education

• Master’s degree or post-secondary in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Project Management certifications or equivalent education.
• Agile, ITIL, or Security certifications (PMP, ITIL, PRINCE2, CSM, PSM, SDLC, etc.).
• Experience and working knowledge in MS Office, MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.

Key skills

• Takes initiative in absence of instruction and leads, is a self-starter.
• Exercises sound judgment in seeking advice and counsel.
• Ability to manage stress well while managing multiple projects.
• Results-oriented and highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and meet goals.
• Actively engaged and present.
• Possesses great follow-up skills.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, OS, Cloud Services, Jira/Confluence.
• Ability to hold self and others accountable for deliverables and commitments.

German is a nice-to-have but not required.

Additional requirements

Enjoys the balance of working in Axway Office with flexibility to work remote (subject to approved Axway plan).

Company Overview

At Axway, we’re more than a company—we’re a pioneer. For 25 years, we’ve been empowering organizations to achieve digital transformation and unlock innovation. With a presence in 100 countries, 11,000+ customers, and a global team of over 1,400+ passionate professionals, Axway is driving the future of enterprise integration.

We’re on a mission to be the leader in our space, empowering our customers with secure, mission-critical software to manage and deliver impactful business outcomes from all their digital business interactions.

Why Axway?

We believe in the power of togetherness. When you’re part of Axway, you’re part of a culturally rich and globally connected community that thrives on exchanging ideas and tackling challenges head-on. Whether working remotely or onsite, you’ll find camaraderie, collaboration, and the support of leadership to inspire you daily.

Here, you’ll grow, innovate, and succeed because we’re better together. Each step forward in your personal journey is one we take as a team. Join us, and let’s accomplish extraordinary things together.

Axway is a proud member of 74Software. Learn more about how Axway is transforming the future: https://www.axway.com/en.

Ready to shape the future? Let’s get started—because at Axway, together, we can. Together, we will.

Axway is an AA and EEO employer

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