Project Manager, Software, Mid Level

Jobright.ai; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a Project Manager to guide the development of software solutions. Responsibilities include managing OS development, coordinating teams, maintaining project tools, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software project management and proficiency in project management tools like Jira and Notion. The role is based in San Jose, California, with a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $180,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software project management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software releases.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of OS development.
• Drive alignment across teams to deliver platform milestones.
• Facilitate sprint planning and maintain project tools.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Remote team coordination

Software releases

Tools

Jira

Notion

Job description

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Job Summary:

Nex is a startup on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement through innovative technology and play. As a Project Manager, you will oversee the planning and execution of OS development, ensuring high-quality releases while coordinating with both in-house and remote teams.

Responsibilities:

• Drive alignment and execution across engineering, design, QA, and external partners to deliver platform milestones with clarity and urgency.

• Lead the planning and tracking of our OS releases – including major quarterly releases and updates.

• Facilitate sprint planning and backlog grooming; define milestones and set clear agendas for weekly leadership review meetings.

• Maintain execution momentum by keeping deliverables on track, upholding sprint cadences, and ensuring team accountability to commitments.

• Act as a communications hub by aggregating issues and feedback from Slack and our Facebook community, and ensuring all stakeholders stay aligned and informed.

• Maintain project tools (Jira, Notion): keep sprint boards updated, ensure feature specs and processes are documented in Notion, and organize all tracking systems.

• Promote team alignment and stakeholder visibility by providing regular status updates and helping structure effective collaboration across all groups.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in software project management in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver frequent, high-quality software releases on schedule.

• Proven skill coordinating across remote teams and managing asynchronous workflows.

• Highly organized and self-motivated; you set standards for planning and rigorously enforce accountability.

• Hands-on, pragmatic mindset – you challenge assumptions and trim scope for simplicity.

• Strong proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Notion, etc.) and excellent written/verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional cross-functional leadership – no direct reports, but you drive teams by influence and ensure projects get done.

• US-based (remote work OK) with flexibility for occasional travel to meet the team in person.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with embedded operating systems is a plus.

Company:

Nex is an entertainment company that makes moving and transforms activity into play. Founded in 2017, headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, team size 51-200 employees, currently Growth Stage. Nex has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Software Development

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