Project Manager (Software Consulting)

pubGENIUS is a US-based software development agency and Ad Tech startup founded by an ex-Microsoft engineer, leading a team of Software Engineers spread across the globe. The team is distributed across more than 15 countries and has worked on over 80 projects since 2018, helping startups raise USD 15 Million in funding. They specialize in React.js, Next.js, decentralized finance (DeFi/Crypto/NFT/Blockchain), fintech, Ad Tech, healthcare, and e-commerce. The company offers web development, mobile app development, and fractional CTO services, with a tech stack including React, TypeScript, JavaScript, NodeJS, Tailwind, Jotai, NextJS, and React Native.

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of project management experience in a digital agency environment.
• Hands-on experience with presales processes including writing proposals, scoping projects, and running discovery workshops.
• Strong understanding of digital product development and a product management mindset.
• Experience managing backlogs, writing user stories, and working within Agile delivery processes.
• Ability to challenge client requirements and advocate for solutions that solve actual business problems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Background in Web3/DeFi, fintech, healthcare, or e-commerce is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with project and product management tools such as Jira, Notion, Linear, or similar.
• Must be based in the United States or Canada with ability to work across US and European time zones.
• Fluent English at C1 level or above with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with distributed international teams across multiple countries and time zones.

Core Skills:

• End to end project delivery in an agency setting
• Client relationship management and expectation setting
• Discovery, scoping, and proposal writing
• Backlog management, user stories, and Agile ceremonies
• Product thinking and requirements validation
• Budget and timeline management
• Clear communication with technical teams and non-technical clients
• Ability to work across cultures and international teams

• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously across different industries and time zones, keeping scope, timelines, and budgets on track.
• Work with clients to define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria from the start of an engagement.
• Lead the discovery phase with new clients to understand their business needs before development.
• Break down complex requirements into manageable iterations for the engineering team.
• Own and maintain project documentation, backlogs, and roadmaps to keep alignment throughout delivery.
• Run Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Keep clients informed with regular updates on project status, risks, and decisions.
• Scope and price new engagements, contribute to project proposals, and support the presales process.
• Work closely with design, engineering, and QA to ensure delivered features meet client expectations and user needs.
• Monitor project health using KPIs and flag risks before they become problems.
• Test completed features to verify they meet agreed requirements before delivery.

Must be based in the United States or Canada with the ability to work across US and European time zones. pubGENIUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by legally protected status.