IT Project Manager

confidential; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Tech Lead / Project Manager to spearhead the development of an e-commerce application. This role requires a strong coding background and project management expertise to build and lead a high-performing development team. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical development. If you are passionate about technology and have a proven track record in e-commerce projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new team and drive impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on e-commerce.
• 2+ years in a tech lead or project management role with team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team for the e-commerce app and participate in coding.
• Oversee project lifecycle from planning to execution and delivery.

Skills

Flutter

Laravel

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Job description

We are looking to hire a Tech Lead / Project Manager for our in-house development team. This individual should have strong coding experience to assess and guide developers while also handling project management responsibilities. Since we don’t currently have an in-house team, this person will be responsible for building the team from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the in-house development team for the company’s e-commerce app.
• Actively participate in coding (preferably using Flutter and Laravel).
• Hire and structure a high-performing team of developers suited for e-commerce development.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from planning to execution and timely delivery.
• Review and optimize the existing codebase while implementing best practices.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical development.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and mentor the development team.
• Conduct regular code reviews and quality checks.
• Ensure implementation of security, performance, and scalability best practices.
• Coordinate with external vendors and stakeholders as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development.
• At least 2 years of experience in a tech lead or project management role.
• Previous experience hiring and managing development teams.
• Proven experience in delivering e-commerce tech projects.

Skills

• Proficiency in Flutter & Laravel (or similar frameworks).
• Strong technical leadership and team management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of e-commerce platforms and retail systems.
• Excellent project management and task organization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.