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IT Project Manager

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IT Project Manager leading cross-functional web and mobile development teams (Frontend, Backend, QA, UI/UX, DevOps) for an e-learning video platform that helps users prepare for driving theory exams. Day to day: Agile sprint and backlog management, scope and timeline definition, risk tracking, and stakeholder reporting using tools like Jira and CI/CD-backed delivery.

Job Title : IT Project Manager
Location : Fully Remote
Employment Type : Full-Time

About Us
Join OrangeUni, a fast-growing tech company. We’re a remote-first team passionate
about innovation, collaboration, and building scalable solutions that impact users globally.
Our culture thrives on autonomy, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate development projects for an e-learning video-based platform focused on helping users prepare for their driving theory exams. You will manage cross-functional technical teams, oversee feature delivery, and ensure smooth execution of platform enhancements, system improvements, and user-facing functionalities. The role requires strong technical understanding, structured planning, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across Frontend, Backend, QA, UI/UX, DevOps, and Product/BA in delivering features.
Manage end-to-end delivery of web platform and mobile features, improvements, integrations, and technical projects using Agile or hybrid methodologies.
Define project scope, technical requirements, and timelines aligned with product and platform goals.
Manage sprints, backlog prioritization, feature scoping, and development cycles.
Maintain clear project documentation including technical requirements, release notes, and roadmaps.
Provide structured updates through reports, status tracking, risks, blockers, and action plans.
Coordinate closely with developers, QA, and DevOps to ensure high-quality releases.
Ensure project knowledge and workflows are properly documented so delivery does not depend on a single person.
Provide concise, structured progress updates to management and stakeholders.
Conduct retrospectives and evaluate project outcomes for continuous improvement. Monitor project progress, blockers, risks, delays, and dependencies and proactively escalate issues.

Required Skills & Experience
5+ years proven experience managing IT/software development projects, ideally in web platforms or e-learning video-based systems.
Strong understanding of SDLC, system architecture, API-driven development, frontend/backend development, databases, and QA workflows.
Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and sprint-based development.
Excellent communication skills to coordinate between technical teams and leadership.
Strong ability to identify blockers, risks, scope changes, and delivery dependencies before they impact deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Strong digital literacy and excellent computer skills.
University degree and 4+ years of IT project management experience preferred.
Professional English proficiency, B2 or higher.

Good to Have
Experience with project management tools (Jira, Monday.com, Confluence, Slack).
Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Familiarity with Agile development frameworks and CI/CD processes.
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or similar), Docker, CI/CD, or infrastructure projects.
Experience coordinating SEO, analytics, payment, or third-party API integrations.
Experience working with streaming/video workflow, e-learning, SaaS, EdTech, or consumer-facing web platforms projects is a plus.

About the Role
Full-time, remote position.

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