Project Manager

Project ManagerA client in Concord, CA is looking for a Project Manager to join their team. This individual will be responsible for delivering and enhancing a suite of six SaaS products supported by a shared AI foundation. This individual will serve as the bridge between business objectives and technical execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time while fostering strong communication, accountability, and team performance.Key Responsibilities are shown below:Agile Leadership & DeliveryOwn sprint planning, execution, and delivery across multiple product teams. Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Maintain sprint health and ensure commitments are delivered within two-week sprint cycles. Drive accountability and transparency across engineering initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to define project priorities, milestones, and success metrics.Project & Stakeholder ManagementTranslate business objectives into actionable technical requirements and user stories. Partner closely with product, engineering, QA, and executive stakeholders. Provide consistent project status updates, risk assessments, and delivery forecasts. Manage competing priorities and ensure alignment across multiple workstreams. Facilitate effective communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.Backlog & Workflow ManagementOwn backlog prioritization and story readiness. Write and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and project requirements. Identify dependencies, blockers, and risks while proactively driving resolution. Ensure teams maintain focus on high-value initiatives and strategic objectives.Team EnablementFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Help optimize development workflows and delivery processes. Support adoption of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code and Cursor. Enable engineering teams to work efficiently by removing obstacles and reducing process friction.Risk & Resource ManagementMonitor project timelines, capacity planning, and resource allocation. Anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Track project performance using Agile metrics and reporting tools. Ensure delivery commitments are realistic and sustainable.