Valtech - Senior/Lead Project Manager
Requirements
• 6+ years of project management experience in a software development environment, including at least 3 years in client-facing roles at a service company or agency. • Technically strong: comfortable discussing architecture, integrations, APIs, environments and release processes with engineers. Able to challenge estimates and spot technical risk early. • Strong command of Agile/Scrum and hybrid delivery setups. • Proven ownership of scope, timeline and budget on medium to large projects. • Experience managing several projects or workstreams at the same time. • Experience leading distributed teams across countries and time zones. • Excellent stakeholder management, including with senior client contacts. • Strong negotiation skills on scope, timelines and change requests. • Calm and constructive in escalations and difficult conversations. • Clear, structured verbal and written communication. • Hands-on with Jira and Confluence, and with MS Office. • English at B2+, with confident spoken English for client calls. • Also considered • Also considered • Candidates with prior Delivery Manager experience, provided they are ready to work hands-on at project level. • A technical background (ex-engineer, BA or QA). • Relevant domain experience. • Previous experience in management Data Engineering/Science projects will be a plus • Hands-on use of AI tooling in delivery. • Professional PM certifications (PMP, PSM, PRINCE2).
Responsibilities
• Plan, manage and control scope, budget and timeline of software delivery projects. • Act as the main point of contact for the client on day-to-day delivery and own the client relationship at project level. • Negotiate scope, priorities and change requests with client stakeholders. • Identify and manage risks, dependencies and technical issues early, working closely with tech leads. • Allocate work and manage workload across the team. • Keep a distributed team aligned, motivated and productive. • Run Agile ceremonies and continuously improve delivery processes. • Provide clear, regular reporting on status, risks and budget to the client and internal management. • Give performance feedback to team members and input into their development. • At Lead level, additionally: mentor other PMs and contribute to delivery standards across the account. • If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. • Commitment to reaching all kinds of people
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