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.
Who we are:
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 web software development environment (software development agency, outsourcing company, or design agency)Must be located in EuropeExcellent written and spoken English communication skills (Advanced/C1)Strong understanding of Agile methodology, particularly Scrum and KanbanFamiliarity with issue management systems, practical experience with Jira and ConfluenceReadiness to manage multiple small-to-medium projects concurrently (CDA projects as well as fixed price)Effective multitasking and prioritization skillsBeing enthusiastic about learning and developing your project management skillsBeing proactive, flexible, and self-organized, capable of taking initiative Ukrainian language knowledge will be a plusExperience with WordPress/Drupal projects will be a plus
We offer:
100% remote work and flexible schedule7-hour working dayProfessional growth in the companyPerformance and salary review Benefits such as vacation, sick leaves, days off during official national holidays, and your birthdayHappy Hour on Fridays with team membersHelp with learning new things (courses, books, etc.)Support in participating in conferencesWarm and friendly working environmentRespect and support with all activitiesTeam building and other sorts of online/offline team activities
Responsibilities:
Manage CDA projects (Continuos Development Agreement (support/maintenance)) and some small or mid-size projectsManage project budgets and timelines to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely completionParticipate in resource planning sessions and identify project needsIdentify and mitigate project risks and blockers by proactively assessing project's current statusPrepare accurate and insightful project reports, provide updates on project status, milestones, and key performance indicatorsEstablish effective communication channels with clients, utilizing platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, email, and SlackConduct regular meetings with clients to provide timely updates on progressLead communication and collaboration with the development team through regular project sync meetingsManage project teams, assign tasks, and ensure that team members have the resources needed to complete their workCommunicate with other PMs and participate in our management initiatives and process improvementsStay updated on industry trends and emerging practices, incorporating innovative approaches to enhance project management processes
