Senior Technical Project Manager

Senior Technical Project Manager

Years from now, people will look back at this moment as the dawn of a new era, when generative AI began reshaping everything. At Loka, we're not just watching this change—we're building it.

Loka is a remote-first, globally distributed tech consultancy headquartered in Silicon Valley. Our teams help organizations from climate startups to cancer research innovators launch products that solve the world's most urgent problems. Our culture is grounded in purpose, technical excellence and relentless curiosity.

We're proud of our projects and even prouder of our people. Join us and you'll be part of a collaborative, respectful, high-performing team that believes mission matters.

The Role

As a Senior Technical Project Manager you'll lead software development initiatives from scope to delivery, driving impact through structured planning, proactive risk management and client collaboration. You'll guide multidisciplinary teams across projects while contributing to division-wide initiatives that elevate our ways of working.

Responsibilities

Project Ownership

• Plan timelines, deliverables and work breakdowns for complex projects.
• Lead project status meetings and maintain transparent stakeholder communication.
• Proactively manage resources and timelines to ensure delivery excellence.
• Track performance metrics to identify improvement areas.
• Manage budget, schedule and work plan.

Risk & Blocker Management

• Identify and mitigate risks early.
• Resolve blockers that impact project timelines.

Execution & Methodology

• Select and implement project methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Lead project ceremonies and rituals based on methodology.

Stakeholder & Client Collaboration

• Lead 1:1 meetings with main client stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations and facilitate alignment across internal/external teams.
• Provide timely project updates covering risks, blockers, achievements and progress.

Tools & Delivery

• Manage project tools (e.g. JIRA) and maintain Notion project spaces.
• Set up and manage communication channels (Slack, Google Spaces).
• Review key deliverables and ensure quality.
• Coordinate closing tasks (e.g. AWS funding applications, feedback surveys).

Technical Influence

• Use technical knowledge to guide project strategies and decisions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams.

Continuous Improvement & Mentorship

• Conduct retrospectives and share learnings across teams.
• Provide direct peer feedback.
• Support the continuous improvement of PM processes across the division.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management in software development
• Client-facing project experience in a consultancy or startup environment
• Strong grasp of Agile methodologies and project tools (e.g., JIRA, Notion)
• Comfortable working remotely in multicultural teams

• Excellent English - Being a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications
• CV written in English

Nice-to-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with backend, data and DevOps workflows

Candidate Profile

• Curious: You enjoy exploring new industries and tech stacks.
• Autonomous: You thrive in distributed, remote environments.
• Collaborative: You value team input and cross-functional alignment.
• Adaptable: You work at startup speed and embrace change.

Benefits

• Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)
• Remote-first culture
• Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)
• Paid sick days and local holidays
• Business English classes program
• Continuous Learning Support
• Fitness and/or Mental Health Subscriptions
• Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
• Defined career path

Apply Now

We're excited to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English and make sure your LinkedIn reflects your impact.

Let's build what matters together.