IT Project Manager (Middle)

at  Five Jars

Five Jars is looking for a motivated Middle Project Manager to join a digital agency and provide quality web development services for our clients. You are going to work with inspiring non-profit organizations, manage technical projects and closely collaborate with the delivery team.
If you are a person eager to learn and grow in Project Management in a rapidly growing software development environment, we have a great opportunity for you!
Who are we
Five Jars is a Full-service Design, Strategy, and Web Development digital agency that creates intuitive, data-driven web experiences. Over the past six years, we’ve delivered more than 100 projects for clients in various industries, including health and fitness, media, arts and culture, and NGOs.
As a team of creative and talented experts, led by leaders with 15+ years of experience in technology, we love our projects, working together and doing everything to ensure the company’s and client’s growth.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager
• Previous experience working within a software development environment (software development agency, outsourcing company, or design agency
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology, particularly Scrum and Kanban
• Familiarity with issue management systems, practical experience with Jira and Confluence
• Readiness to manage multiple small-to-medium projects concurrently (CDA projects as well as fixed price)
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills
• Being enthusiastic about learning and developing your project management skills
• Being proactive, flexible, and self-organized, capable of taking initiative
• Must be located in Europe
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills (Advanced/C1)
• Ukrainian language knowledge will be a plus
• Experience with WordPress/Drupal projects will be a plus

• Manage project budgets and timelines to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely completion
• Participate in resource planning sessions and identify project needs
• Identify and mitigate project risks and blockers by proactively assessing project’s current status
• Prepare accurate and insightful project reports, provide updates on project status, milestones, and key performance indicators
• Establish effective communication channels with clients, utilizing platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, email, and Slack
• Conduct regular meetings with clients to provide timely updates on progress
• Lead communication and collaboration with the development team through regular project sync meetings
• Manage project teams, assign tasks, and ensure that team members have the resources needed to complete their work
• Communicate with other PMs and participate in our management initiatives and process improvements
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging practices, incorporating innovative approaches to enhance project management processes