Project Manager

Guardy Apps; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardy Apps is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee development projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals. This role involves team coordination, budget management, and risk mitigation in a flexible, remote environment. Join us to impact the performing arts community positively.

Benefits

Flexible, Remote Role

Growth Opportunities

Innovative Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management, ideally within the tech or SaaS space.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of development projects.
• Manage project budgets and monitor expenses.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Asana

Trello

Jira

Job description

About Guardy

Guardy is an innovative app created specifically for color guard instructors and directors, providing a comprehensive tool for managing inventory and member organization. Our mission is to empower performing arts educators by delivering solutions that make their jobs easier, allowing them to focus on what they love most. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager to help us bring Guardy’s vision to life as we grow and develop our product offerings.

Role Overview

Guardy is seeking a Project Manager who will oversee the planning, coordination, and successful execution of development projects. In this role, you will work closely with our product and development teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with our mission. This position is perfect for a driven, organized, and collaborative leader who’s excited about working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with Guardy’s strategic goals.
• Team Coordination: Work cross-functionally with development, design, and product teams to establish timelines, allocate resources, and ensure everyone stays on track.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets, monitoring expenses and making adjustments to keep the project financially feasible.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality and timeliness of deliverables, performing quality checks and coordinating user testing.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and implement proactive solutions to keep the project on course.
• Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders, documenting progress, challenges, and achievements.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in project management, ideally within the tech or SaaS space.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira).
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience with Agile and/or Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead a team, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring accountability and productivity.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Skilled in identifying and resolving challenges, with a proactive and adaptable approach.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Help shape a product that serves a passionate community of performing arts educators.
• Growth Opportunities: Work with a growing team and have a direct hand in Guardy’s expansion, with ample room for professional development.
• Flexible, Remote Role: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Innovative Environment: Join a mission-driven team where new ideas are encouraged, and every team member has a voice.

How to Apply

If you’re excited about leading projects that make a difference and believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you!