Junior Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ukraine.

📋 Description

• Independently manage small to medium-sized support projects from initiation to completion.

• Take ownership of the entire delivery cycle, including scope definition, sprint planning, task assignment, backlog management, and release tracking.

• Develop and sustain clear tickets in Jira or similar platforms, with detailed descriptions and acceptance criteria.

• Monitor delivery metrics, proactively identify risks, and address blockers without waiting for direction.

• Keep track of deadlines and scope modifications, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.

• Engage in client communication and reporting by attending weekly syncs, demos, and retrospectives.

• Compile and distribute weekly status updates and sprint reports.

• Maintain structured communication with stakeholders under the guidance of senior project managers.

• Support documentation efforts by maintaining SRS, SDD, Gantt charts, and project documentation in accordance with SDLC.

• Identify and log project risks with assistance from the team.

• Aid in maintaining version control of requirements and changes related to scope.

• Participate in team and process coordination through daily stand-ups, planning sessions, and retrospectives.

• Facilitate communication between QA, Tech Lead, UI/UX, and other team members.

• Assess current workflows and proactively recommend enhancements.

• Assist in onboarding new team members and ensure team documentation remains organized.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Project Manager/Project Coordinator in the IT sector (preferably outsourcing/outstaffing).

• Practical experience with project or task management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Notion, Trello, ClickUp, or similar.

• Solid understanding of software development processes and the structure of IT projects.

• Experience in direct communication with clients (both written and verbal).

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.

• Strong analytical skills: the capability to structure information and identify areas for improvement.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple concurrent projects.

• Proficiency in English at a B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher is mandatory for daily communication with clients and team members.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth: ambitious goals and engaging projects.

• Regular and transparent performance reviews along with feedback processes.

• Opportunities for both vertical and horizontal career growth (if you wish to explore a different path).

• Comfortable working conditions with flexible hours.

• Provision of necessary equipment.

• Remote working model available.

• Benefits program includes 18 paid days off plus 2 public holidays.

• Complimentary tax reporting assistance from our Financial department.

• Support for individual entrepreneurs’ inquiries and accounting assistance.

• Financial support and additional leave for various life events (e.g., marriage, childbirth, etc.).