Project Manager

HR Ways; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development recruitment firm is looking for a Project Manager to lead software projects from conception to delivery in Karachi, Pakistan. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in managing software projects, a strong grasp of agile methodologies, and proficiency in project management tools such as Jira and Asana. This position requires effective stakeholder communication and the ability to manage cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful software development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing software projects, ideally in an agency or service-based setup.
• Strong hands-on experience with at least one project management tool.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience working with international clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage software development projects from requirement gathering to deployment.
• Act as a central point of contact between clients and teams.
• Translate client requirements into user stories and specifications.
• Define project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Conduct sprint planning and manage project roadmaps.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

ClickUp

Job description

About Our Client

It is a leading software development company specializing in B2B and B2C solutions, custom software development, and software exports, serving both local and international markets.

Primary Duties

• Lead End-to-End Delivery: Manage software development projects from requirement gathering to deployment, maintenance, and client handover.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a central point of contact between clients, developers, designers, QA, and business teams to align expectations and goals.
• Requirement Translation: Gather client requirements and translate them into user stories, functional specifications, wireframes, and detailed timelines.
• Project Planning: Define project scopes, budgets, and schedules. Build and manage project roadmaps.
• Agile Facilitation: Conduct sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Project Tracking: Use tools like Jira, ClickUp, Asana or Trello to manage tasks, track progress, assign responsibilities, and report risks.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify roadblocks, conflicts, and risks, and resolve them before they escalate.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze project delivery cycles to improve processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize team performance.
• Client Feedback & Iteration: Incorporate feedback into sprints, and adapt scope and deliverables where necessary for iterative, product-focused delivery.

Job Role Secondary

• Documentation: Maintain clear and updated documentation of project plans, meeting notes, decision logs, and risk registers.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Help with resource planning, capacity forecasting, and coordination across departments.
• Support Business Development: Provide timelines and technical input for proposals and client pitches.
• Quality & Delivery Governance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards before deployment.
• Training & Mentorship: Share knowledge with junior PMs or coordinators and assist in their development.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

3+ years of experience managing software projects, ideally in an agency or service-based setup.

Strong hands-on experience with at least one project management tool (Jira, Asana, Trello, ClickUp, etc.).

• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience working with international clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams and deliver under tight deadlines.

Other Details

Work Mode: Onsite - Full Time

Experience: 3 + years

Timings: Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 18:00 Morning Shift

About HR Ways

HR Ways is an Award winning Technical Recruitment Firm helping software houses and IT Product companies internationally and locally to find IT Talent. HR Ways is engaged by 300+ Employers worldwide ranging from worlds biggest SaaS Companies to most competitive Startups. We have entities in Dubai, Canada, US, UK, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Brazil and other parts of the world. Join our WhatsApp Channel https://shorturl.at/983az to stay updated or visit www.hrways.co to know more.