Software Project Manager

Software PM will work for a global leader in gaming, who deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, company’s solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. The company has a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.

• Proven track record of managing software development projects, preferably in a software house or tech company.
• Strong practical knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and traditional Waterfall frameworks.
• Proficiency in project management software, specifically Jira and Confluence.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and basic technical concepts (APIs, Cloud, CI/CD, Git).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Nice to have:

• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, Professional Scrum Master (PSM I / PSM II), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• Former experience as a software developer, QA engineer, or system analyst.
• Industry-specific knowledge in high-demand sectors like FinTech or Gaming.
• Hands-on experience managing projects involving AI/Machine Learning, Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure/GCP), or Big Data.
• Proven experience in vendor-side project management.
• Ability to use data-driven insights and metrics (such as Velocity, Burndown charts, and Cumulative Flow).
• Understanding of modern deployment pipelines, microservices architecture, and automated testing environments.
• 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Jira, Confluence, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Nice to have knowledge of API design, Cloud, CI/CD, Git.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Timeline Management: Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and roadmaps using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Team Coordination: Lead, motivate, and coordinate cross-functional teams including software developers, QA engineers, and DevOps.
• Resource Allocation: Manage project resource availability, workload distribution, and budget tracking.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and technical bottlenecks to prevent delays.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between technical teams and business stakeholders, delivering regular status reports.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all software deliverables meet quality standards, acceptance criteria, and project specifications.
• Sprint Management: Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.