Technical Project Manager

CyberCoders; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A software solutions company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead the engineering team. You will be responsible for managing the development roadmap, facilitating agile processes, and ensuring timely project delivery. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of project management experience in software and is proficient in tools like Jira and Confluence. The position offers flexible time off, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and a culture focused on personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401K Matching

Parental Leave Policy

Home office stipend

Well being-based perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years as project manager at a software company.
• Proven track record of delivering software projects on time.
• Basic SQL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage development roadmap and plan sprints.
• Facilitate scrum processes and agile ceremonies.
• Identify dependencies and potential risks.

Skills

Project management

Agile product development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Scrum Master, PMP or PO certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

The Technical Project Manager will support the Director of Technology Solutions by leading the engineering team in operational tasks from scoping new features and scheduling project work, to creating Jira tickets, coordinating Production releases, and hosting team retrospectives. This person will proactively identify dependencies, keep developers unblocked, keep stakeholders up-to-speed on active projects, and help the Engineering team deliver quality work on schedule.

What you will be doing:

• Manage development roadmap: plan upcoming sprints with developers to ensure projects are completed and released on time.
• Facilitate scrum processes: schedule and run agile ceremonies for the engineering team, including sprint planning, grooming, standup, and retrospectives.
• Assist the team in breaking down work into manageable tasks and estimating effort.
• Work with Product to ensure the backlog is well-groomed and prioritized.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings: including scheduling, the creation of meeting agendas and minutes, and driving completion of action items.
• Identify dependencies and potential risks early, implement mitigation strategies.
• Foster a collaborative environment where the team can be productive and self-organizing.
• Provide visibility into development progress and overall project status.
• Provide strategic insights on operational performance.
• Continuously refine delivery methodologies and frameworks to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall project success.

What you need:

• 3+ yrs as project manager at a software company
• Experience with agile product development
• Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, or other project management software
• Proven track record of successfully facilitating Scrum teams and delivering software projects on time and within scope
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders at all levels
• Experience performing traditional project management duties such as creation of timelines and Gantt charts using Smartsheet or comparable project management tool
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle
• Scrum Master, PMP or PO certification
• Basic SQL knowledge

Benefits

• Flexible time off and a full calendar of company holidays (including your birthday!)
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits for you and your family
• 401K Matching
• A generous gender-neutral Parental Leave Policy
• A one-time home office stipend to set up your ideal WFH environment
• A culture focused on personal growth and development
• Well being-based perks, including stipend for L&D, a Headspace membership for every employee and more
• Base + Bonus + more!