Project Manager
Is there a Zenika in you?
Let’s talk skills and passion first. You enjoy solving real-world problems, improving live systems, and making operations smarter, more resilient, and more efficient.
Your Role as a Project Manager:
You will oversee technology projects that meaningfully improve how public sector services are delivered. Working across teams, from business analysts to product stakeholders - you'll drive user-centric solutions from concept to completion. You're digitally savvy, naturally proactive, and energised by finding innovative ways to apply AI and emerging tech to real-world needs.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, track, and execute application enhancements, maintenance schedules, and project milestones to guarantee high-quality, timely deliverables.
Partner closely with end users, business teams, and technical specialists to analyze operational workflows and translate business needs into technical specifications.
Work alongside enterprise, solution, and technical architects to design robust, scalable systems that satisfy user experience benchmarks and adhere to governance frameworks.
Direct comprehensive pre-launch testing cycles, including system integration (SIT), user acceptance (UAT), and security/compliance assessments.
Provide sustained operational support, working in tandem with product and engineering teams to troubleshoot defects and resolve live incidents.
Oversee ongoing application performance, proactively monitoring stability and coordinating across technical teams to mitigate operational risks.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Hands-on background in Java application architecture and development; practical familiarity with JavaScript and relational databases (SQL) is a strong advantage.
Prior experience delivering or managing application projects within the public sector or government domain is not required, but preferred.
Proven ability to manage software development teams, including sprint planning, resource/task allocation, technical guidance, and delivery oversight.
Broad track record guiding applications across all phases of the software development lifecycle within cross-functional environments, including delivering results with lean resources.
Practical experience with Jira and Confluence is preferred. Professional credentials such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, or CBAP/PMI-PBA are an asset.
Strong technical writing and communication skills, with extensive practice producing clear system documentation and functional specs.
Highly detail-oriented, adaptable under pressure, and capable of prioritizing competing tasks to drive deliverables to completion.
About Zenika
Founded by developer Carl Azoury, Zenika is a consultancy built around community, transparency, and craftsmanship. Our passionate team advises clients with expertise in open-source technologies and modern solutions.
Why Join Zenika?
Work with a global client base across 11 locations, accessing 28,000+ Zenika-led training sessions worldwide
Partner with industry leaders like Google Cloud and Scrum.org, and engage in research, open-source work, and conferences outside client projects
Connect and grow with fellow experts through our annual TechnoZaures, sharing skills and knowledge