Senior Project Manager
WHO WE ARE:
Volpis is a company of ambitious professionals providing Web & Mobile App Design and Development services for more than 10 years. Regularly listed in the Top IT Outsourcing Companies and Top Custom Software Development Companies on Clutch.co. Being a full-service company, we provide expertise in all phases of the software development life cycle. We’ve successfully covered more than 100 products all over the world. Together, we’ve created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day.
Location: Lviv only (remote)
Candidates must be based in Lviv. Work is remote.
Required skills:
8+ years of Project Management experience in software development, including complex, multi-team or multi-stream projects;
Ability to manage the full delivery lifecycle — from pre-sale and discovery to release and post-launch support;
Strong technical background and understanding of software development, architecture, integrations, dependencies, and technical risks;
Proven ability to work with ambiguity, changing requirements, priorities, and complex dependencies;
Strong client and stakeholder management skills, including difficult conversations, negotiations, and escalations;
Strong leadership and people management skills — able to resolve conflicts, address performance issues, and build team accountability;
Advanced risk management and problem-solving skills, including experience recovering projects that are off track;
Strong financial and business awareness — budgets, profitability, forecasting, staffing, and the commercial impact of delivery decisions;
High level of ownership and autonomy — able to make decisions and handle complex situations without constant escalation;
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum and project planning practices, with proficiency in Jira and Confluence;
Experience participating in recruitment and HR processes, including interviews, performance reviews, and team changes;
Advanced English, including the ability to independently lead complex client conversations.
Would be a plus:
Previous experience in a technical role (Software Engineer, QA, BA, etc.);
Technical or engineering degree;
Project Management certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, PSM, etc.);
Experience managing multiple projects or accounts;
Experience with account growth or identifying new business opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Take end-to-end ownership of project success from delivery, client, financial, and team perspectives;
Lead complex projects with multiple teams, workstreams, stakeholders, and dependencies;
Establish structure and processes for new, ambiguous, or problematic projects;
Manage scope, priorities, timelines, budget, risks, and client expectations;
Own client communication, including scope negotiations, difficult conversations, and escalations;
Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation and project recovery plans;
Manage project financial performance, including budget, profitability, forecasting, and staffing efficiency;
Work closely with technical teams to understand estimates, dependencies, constraints, and technical risks;
Lead teams, build accountability, and handle performance and communication issues;
Participate in pre-sales and discovery, including estimates, team composition, risks, and delivery approach;
Mentor less experienced PMs and contribute to improving the company’s delivery practices.
Your Benefits:
15 days paid vacation + 5 public holidays;
7 days 100% paid sick leaves;
Sport and health compensation;
Flexible working hours;
Corporate training (internal and external);
IT Cluster membership;
Personal Birthday and anniversary gifts;
Сorporate parties and team-buildings;
Company legal and accounting support.
INTERVIEW PROCESS: HR Interview, Technical Interview.