About the Role
Our client is seeking a talented and driven Remote Project Manager to lead their Software Development projects from anywhere in the UK. This role is pivotal in guiding software development teams through the entire project lifecycle, ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of innovative software solutions. You will foster a collaborative and productive remote working environment, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure projects align with business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project manager who thrives in a distributed team setting and is passionate about delivering cutting-edge software products.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of software development projects, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and ensure teams adhere to Agile principles.
- Coordinate with product owners, development teams, QA, and other stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
- Proactively identify, track, and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and quality.
- Communicate project status, progress, and key metrics effectively to stakeholders through regular reports and presentations.
- Champion best practices in software development project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within remote teams.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on software development projects.
- Proven experience managing projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and common development practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage remote teams.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Fully remote working opportunity, allowing flexibility in location across the UK.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous professional development budget and opportunities for career growth.
- Collaborative and innovative company culture that values remote contributions.
