Project Manager

Softjourn is a full-cycle consulting and software development company, with expert product teams experienced in Fintech, Media & Entertainment, with a special emphasis on Ticketing. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with R&D offices in Ukraine, Poland, and Brazil, Softjourn is a global software development company with over 20 years of experience.

About the project:

1. Delivery Unit portfolio embraces projects within ticketing (primary focus) and less finance and entertainment domains. Fix bid and TM projects prevail, though dedicated teams are represented as well. We specialize in starting new projects and setting up solid processes at the initiation stage.

2. Delivery Unit is a team of Project managers responsible for initiating and managing new projects in collaboration with the sales and marketing teams. The main goal of the Unit is to identify and capitalize on opportunities with new and existing clients and to deliver value-added solutions that meet their needs and expectations. It works with different types of company domains such as Finance, Ticketing, and others.


Requirements:

At least 3 years of direct project management experience within an IT company;
Ability to get things done;
Proactive and result-driven mindset;
English not lower than CEFR B2, C1 preferred;
Convincing, engaging, and effective communicator skills (including presenting skills);
Strategic thinking;
Strong organizational, negotiation, conflict resolution skills;
Ability to lead up to 4 projects at the same time;
Proactive work with risks;
Confident knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management;
Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall);
Passionate about project management;
Ability to generate creative decisions;
Profound knowledge of key PM practices (PMBOK);
Accountability and excellent time and priorities management skills;
Self-reliance and strong common sense (critical thinking);
Ability to search for necessary information quickly and efficiently;
Ability to audit, set up and optimize project processes;
Understanding and experience with dedicated teams, fixed price and T&M contracts.


Will be a plus:

Pre-sale experience would be a plus;
Experience with mentoring junior PMs, and working with delivery management.


Responsibilities:

Managing projects on all stages (initiation; planning; execution; closing);
Working directly with stakeholders on both the client and company side;
Finding the best ways of generating value through project execution aligned with client business goals, in cooperation with the Delivery Manager;
Building and nurturing teams;
Setting up, implementing, and adjusting project processes;
Driving different kinds of communication (including providing feedback, defining requirements, defining expectations, resolving conflict situations);
Creating different plans and working proactively with them checking, improving, and adjusting;
Proactive work with risks (including identification, mitigation, and exploitation);
Getting things done in all aspects of PM activities;
Contributing to company PMO.

Benefits and Perks:

Flexible schedule with the ability to work from the office/remotely/hybrid;
20 workdays of paid vacation annually;
Paid sick leave;
Professional development (online courses, certifications, etc.);
A huge selection of learning resources in our Knowledge Library;
Medical insurance;
Accountants assistance;
English language courses.

About Softjourn

Imagine branching out and trying out your skills in the international arena, learning from committed professionals from the US, Brazil, Poland, and Ukraine. And at the same time having your like-minded teammates and feeling part of things. Tempting?

People have infinite ideas, Softjourn gives them life

Softjourn is a full-cycle consulting and software development company, with expert product teams experienced in Fintech, Media & Entertainment, with a special emphasis on Ticketing. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with R&D offices in Ukraine, Poland, and Brazil, Softjourn is a global software development company with over 20 years of experience.

It all began in Silicon Valley in 2001 with one Information Systems graduate Emmy Gengler taking a plunge and starting a company called Softjourn. In 2005, together with a young programming enthusiast Sergiy Fitsak they opened an R&D office in the heart of Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. Then in 2015 there was Wroclaw, Poland, and now in 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil.

With 20+ years of unique experience, 200+ amazing employees, 1000+ successful project launches, many beautiful countries on our map, 4.85 average client rating there is so much we can offer You! Among our awards throughout these years there is one that stands out as we are trendsetters in the Women In The Tech movement — we are honored to be one of the top Women-Owned Software Development Companies in 2022 by Clutch!

Our Core Values — Are you a match?
We code according to the principle Live Through Software!
Our creative and bright Softjourners are a mixture of nationalities. Thus, a crucial part of our identity is to Think Human and build meaningful relationships and an inclusive environment.
Our Just Improve principle means that we are always ready for new challenges. Are you?
If, like us, you never settle for “good enough” when something can be great, if you are keen on Doing One More Thing, you found the right place.

#StandwithUkraine
Since the full-scale war broke out, we’ve been going the extra mile to make sure our Ukrainian colleagues are safe and supported in every possible way — many of them were relocated to relatively safer places in Ukraine, some received assistance moving abroad. Our offices are equipped with power generators and constant access to the Internet in case we again face power outages. Our people are our top priority and we provide them with all we can for them to feel more protected, e. g. military and tactical medicine training at Softjourn. Softjourners that are now fighting on the front line feel our gratitude and support — we’ve bought and sent to the front various military equipment totalling USD 350,000.

And never will our bravest fallen heroes be forgotten! To commemorate their courage, their exceptional love for Ukraine and their sacrifice, there is Memory Wall in our office in Ukraine. Forever in our minds, forever in our hearts.

The Go Global Initiative
Are you ever stuck for ideas? Do you need to boost your creativity? Join Softjourn and open yourself to other cultures, and different mindsets! In 2021, Softjourn chose the path to Going Global and since then we haven’t stopped adding more and more professionals from around the world to our team (growing 12% globally and 10% in Ukraine in 2022). The year 2023 started with another milestone — our R&D office in Sao Paulo!
We believe in synergy, we embrace the unique ideas of our overseas colleagues, we think outside the box. And we are confident YOU also do!

Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work from the office/remotely/hybrid
- 20 workdays of paid vacation annually
- Paid sick leave
- Hardware tailored to your position
- Dedicated mentor and assistance of a project consultant — you will receive help with setting your expectations as well as guidance and feedback
- A huge selection of learning resources in our Knowledge Library
- Professional development (online courses, certifications, etc.)
- English classes (free group work and personal interview coaching sessions, 50/50 paid individual classes)
- Accounting support

Company website:
https://softjourn.com/en

DOU company page:
https://jobs.dou.ua/companies/softjourn/