Junior Project Manager

Madfish; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international IT company is looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their team. The role involves developing project scopes, managing team activities, and ensuring successful project completion. Candidates should have at least 1 year of PM experience, a solid understanding of the SDLC, and proficiency in English. The company offers flexible work arrangements, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work format

Competitive salary

Personalized career growth

Up to 50% coverage for professional courses

Vacation time, sick leaves

Corporate events and team buildings

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Project Manager in an outsourcing company.
• Solid understanding of PM processes and Software Development Life Cycle.
• Strong sense of responsibility and proactivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and objectives involving relevant stakeholders.
• Create detailed work plans that identify and sequence activities.
• Manage and coordinate project team activities.

Skills

Project Management

SDLC knowledge

Teamwork

Problem-solving

B2 English proficiency

Tools

ClickUp

Notion

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Junior Project Manager to join our growing team in Ukraine. DARLY SOLUTIONS is an international IT company specializing in delivering innovative solutions across FinTech, MedTech, SaaS, etc. With years of experience in web and mobile development, UI/UX design, Quality Assurance, AI, and machine learning, we pride ourselves on creating impactful products that drive success for our clients. Since 2018, we have successfully completed over 250 projects. Examples of our work across various domains can be found on our website - https://www.darly.solutions/. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to craft powerful, forward-thinking solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Our team is proficient in a diverse range of tools, including Angular, NestJS, React, Vue, PHP, Ruby, Node.js, and many others.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience as a Project Manager in an outsourcing company
• Solid understanding of PM processes and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong sense of responsibility and proactivity
• Open-minded and receptive to new ideas and approaches
• Proven track record of being a fast learner, solutions-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment with a strong teamwork mentality
• В2 English (spoken, written, and reading comprehension)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
• Create detailed work plans that identify and sequence the activities required for successful project completion
• Manage and coordinate project team activities, assign tasks, and ensure adherence to deadlines
• Ensure resource availability and allocation align with project requirements
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Proactively resolve issues and troubleshoot emerging problems
• Track project expenses and compare actual costs against the budget, reporting any variances
• Monitor and evaluate deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and client expectations
• Communicate project status, progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and budget
• Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to project team members
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and potential project upsell initiatives

Nice to have

• Pre-sales experience
• Working experience with ClickUp & Notion

What We Offer

• Flexible work format - remote, 8-hour working day without time trackers;
• Competitive salary;
• Tight-knit and friendly team;
• Personalized career growth;
• Up to 50% coverage of the cost of professional courses;
• Vacation time, sick-leaves, national holidays;
• Competitive bonuses for a personal recommendation of new employees;
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and workshops);
• English classes with a teacher;
• Corporate events and team buildings.