Project manager (Core Team)

We are looking for a proactive Project manager with strong planning and organizational skills.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager with a strong background in the gambling industry and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing development teams, coordinating frontend and backend scopes, and ensuring business priorities align with product increments. This role demands a flexible leader who can adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining team motivation and focus on delivering value.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Oversight:
1. Oversee and coordinate several projects simultaneously;
2. Lead the team to deliver high-quality gaming platform features and increments;
Scope Management:
1. Develop and manage a detailed schedule and teamwork plan.
2. Define and break down sprint scopes for both frontend and backend teams, ensuring alignment with individual developers' workloads.
3. Ensure all team members understand their priorities, contributions, and tasks within each sprint;
Team Processes and Reporting:
1. Adjust and maintain Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) to suit the team’s needs.
2. Calculate and manage team capacity for the next 3-5 sprints.
3. Report on team performance, identifying and resolving blockers promptly;
Task Prioritization and Increment Management:
1. Work closely with stakeholders to identify task priorities and agree on deadlines;
2. Collaborate with the product manager to understand each task’s contribution to the gaming platform;
3. Exclude non-value-adding tasks from the scope while clearly communicating with initiators;
Lifecycle Ownership:
1. Manage tasks from inception to release, ensuring all functionality is delivered to production without losing track of tasks or bugs;
2. Guarantee the team’s deliverables meet production readiness;
Stakeholder Collaboration:
1. Actively engage with stakeholders to define task descriptions and priorities;
2. Balance business priorities with team capacity and maintain a motivated working environment;
Team Engagement and Flexibility:
1. Adapt to changing business priorities while keeping the team aligned and focused;
2. Ensure team members understand the quarterly and sprint goals, fostering a sense of purpose;
Support and Facilitation:
1. Organize and mediate team meetings (planning, grooming, retrospectives, etc.);
2. Assist team members with necessary resources such as accesses, documentation, descriptions, and designs;
Cross-Functional Interaction:
1. Collaborate closely with the development lead, product manager, and BA team to form and refine the scope in alignment with the roadmap, priorities, team’s capacity;
2. Engage with department heads to manage expectations effectively;
3. Work with other teams’ project managers to mitigate dependencies and actively resolve blockers.

Ideal profile for the position:

Mandatory: At least 3+ years of experience in IT and gambling industry expertise;
Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.);
Proficiency in managing Jira and Confluence spaces;
Experience with active dependency and blocker management;
Proven ability to form and manage scopes for frontend and backend teams within a sprint;
Familiarity with team velocity and capacity metrics and their appropriate application;
Proficient English level;
Attitude of humble commitment and ownership.

Will be a plus:

Technical background, including developer experience;
Strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and analytical thinking;
Prediction and problem-solving skills.

The company guarantees you the following benefits:

Global Collaboration: Join an international team where everyone treats each other with respect and moves towards the same goal;
Autonomy and Responsibility: Enjoy the freedom and responsibility to make decisions without the need for constant supervision.
Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive salaries reflective of your expertise and knowledge as our partner seeks top performers.
Remote Work Opportunities: Embrace the flexibility of fully remote work, with the option to visit company offices that align with your current location.
Flexible Work Schedule: Focus on performance, not hours, with a flexible work schedule that promotes a results-oriented approach;
Unlimited Paid Time Off: Prioritize work-life balance with unlimited paid vacation and sick leave days to prevent burnout;
Career Development: Access continuous learning and career development opportunities to enhance your professional growth;
Corporate Culture: Experience a vibrant corporate atmosphere with exciting parties and team-building events throughout the year;
Referral Bonuses: Refer talented friends and receive a bonus after they successfully complete their probation period;
Medical Insurance Support: Choose the right private medical insurance, and receive compensation (full or partial) based on the cost;
Flexible Benefits: Customize your compensation by selecting activities or expenses you'd like the company to cover, such as a gym subscription, language courses, Netflix subscription, spa days, and more;
Education Foundation: Participate in a biannual raffle for a chance to learn something new, unrelated to your job, as part of our commitment to ongoing education.