Trainee/Junior Project Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a highly responsible and organized Trainee/Junior Project Manager with a confident spoken level of English (Upper Intermediate or higher). The candidate must have a foundational understanding of project management and a strong desire to grow professionally.

The chosen candidate will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate on one of our AI-driven projects and coordinate multiple projects in the future.

Requirements:

— Upper-intermediate English level or higher, with strong verbal and written communication skills;

— Completed courses or certifications in Project Management, preferably within the software development industry;

— Knowledge of fundamentals of Project Management;

— Understanding of software development processes, methodologies, and principles;

— Understanding Agile methodologies in the software development context (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban);

— Familiarity with PM documentation, including creating and maintaining project plans, budgets, and schedules;

— Understanding of the User stories, Acceptance criteria, DoD, DoR; 

— Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-judged decisions;

— Client-centric approach and excellent interpersonal skills;

— Experience with Google Suites (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet);

— Familiarity with project management tools like Jira and Confluence.

Will be a plus: 

— Work experience as a Project Manager, Business Analyst, or Support Manager;

— Agile/Scrum certification; 

— Product Management/BA courses or certifications;

— Generative AI experience (prompt engineering course);

— You share our passion for AI-digital products (you are a confident user of applications that leverage AI, for example: ChatGPT, Perplexity) :) 

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects within scope, budget, and timeline while maintaining high client satisfaction. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to execute projects, mitigate risks, and enhance cooperation to achieve project goals and deliver value to our stakeholders.

— Manage projects in the software development domain, with a focus on AI-driven projects. Starting with one project initially, you will gradually take on multiple projects;

— Closely collaborate with Stakeholders on scope, elaborate on requirements, and translate them into tasks for the development team;

— Oversee schedule, scope, and dependencies to ensure projects stay on track;

— Lead and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and internal teams, including daily stand-ups, grooming, planning, and brainstorming sessions;

— Proactively identify and address potential roadblocks, seeking guidance from more experienced colleagues when necessary. A learning mindset is crucial in this role;

— Regularly report on project status to stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and any issues;

— Manage the team: conduct one-on-one meetings, provide regular feedback, monitor team health and workload, and manage leave schedules.

Remember, continuous learning and professional development are key in this role, and you will be expected to grow into a fully competent Project Manager.

🌟 Perks & Benefits:

• 20 working days of paid vacation plus 5 days of paid sickness;
• Flexible work schedule & top-notch work conditions;
• Competitive salary;
• Remote work with an opportunity to visit the office (Lviv);
• PDP creation and guidance from our mentors;
• A youthful, talented, and remarkable company culture