Job Description
This is a remote position.
We are looking for a Software Project Manager who can successfully lead software development projects, manage client relationships, and drive strategic vision.
This role goes beyond traditional project management. You will be a trusted advisor to clients, helping to shape their technology strategies, validate product assumptions, and align project goals with business outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong account management skills, a technical background in software development, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable development tasks.
This is not a traditional task-tracking project management role. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, provide technology leadership, and drive project success from both a business and execution perspective.
You’ll work closely with internal teams, including developers and designers, while also serving as the primary point of contact for clients.
Responsibilities
- Own client relationships, acting as the main point of contact.
- Help clients shape their product vision, validate assumptions, and recommend technology solutions based on business goals.
- Develop and implement technology strategies for clients.
- Define project scope, budgets, and timelines.
- Lead and manage software development projects from inception to delivery.
- Conduct gap and risk analysis to identify potential project challenges.
- Ensure that technical feasibility, business value, and client constraints are balanced effectively.
- Create and manage detailed project tasks and technical documentation.
- Facilitate project meetings with both internal teams and clients.
- Ensure team alignment with delegated tasks and project goals.
- Track project financials to ensure profitability and resource efficiency.
- Develop mitigation plans for risks and ensure early resolution of project roadblocks.
- Support business development efforts by contributing to project scoping and proposals.
- Foster long-term client relationships, ensuring continued engagement beyond project completion.
Requirements
- Personal Competencies
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to foster strong relationships with clients and team members.
- Strong client account management capabilities.
- Must be able to translate business goals into a phased roadmap and prioritize features based on value vs. effort.
- Comfortable challenging client assumptions and providing alternative solutions when needed.
- Should be able to identify early warning signs of scope creep, misalignment, or technical feasibility issues.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead teams.
Required Knowledge & Experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Project Manager, ideally in an agency or consulting environment.
- Experience managing client relationships and accounts.
- Experience working with US-based clients.
- Experience leading discussions on architecture trade-offs, scalability, and technical risks.
- Experience negotiating scope adjustments with clients while protecting timelines and budgets.
- Technical knowledge of software development processes.
- Experience working with developers, designers, and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Proficiency with project management tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello.
Benefits
- Compensation and Benefits
- Full-time, remote position
- Competitive salary
- 20 days of PTO
