Software Project Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Software Project Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Create an agile project plan in collaboration with technical talent;
- Support the sales team by gathering requirements and facilitating parts of the sales process;
- Educate clients on our software development process, our Agile practices, and the nature of software (advising when appropriate);
- Facilitate Agile process and events with clients and staff, including Sprint reviews and planning and daily stand-ups;
- Support external projects with partners and facilitate the R&D department to hit benchmarks and achieve goals;
- Report and escalate to management as needed;
- Manage projects throughout entire lifecycle using Microsoft Project;
- Turn clients’ big ideas into actionable user stories in collaboration with engineers, with detailed acceptance criteria and clear expectations;
- Ensure engineering resource utilization is effective;
- Manage support backlog and sprint planning using Jira;
- Provide visibility and coordination across departments using Asana;
- Enhance or establish Project Management Office (PMO) policy and procedure documents as necessary in Confluence;
- Document decisions made and communicate risk to client throughout the duration of the engagement;
- Track and monitor project budgets and keep PromptWorks leadership and client informed on budget status;
- Deliver messages confident in the team’s ability to achieve success on the project, especially in difficult situations.
Requirements:
- Cocktail Friday events every Friday, and other fun team events;
- Experience in software development in a facilitator or manager role;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems required;
- Three (3+) or more years of experience managing projects in a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar role;
- Full paid Health insurance. Dental / Vision group plan available;
- Equity, per company’s general stock grant plan;
- Experience in Jira (preferred);
- Open vacation policy without any maximum. We do require employees to take a minimum of 7 days off in a row each year;
- Experience in an Agile/SCRUM environment;
- Flexible sick & personal leave policy.