Senior Technical Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong technical background in development or QA, or devops who can effectively manage complex projects. You will be responsible for leading teams to deliver high-quality solutions and optimizing the development processes, ensuring smooth collaboration between technical teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex projects by guiding the team to define, plan, deliver, and support high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure that Agile practices are consistently applied across all teams: facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos, Retrospectives, Grooming).
• Prepare and provide regular updates to management after each sprint.
• Work with the product team to plan and prioritize features, providing technical leadership on sizing, dependencies, and technical debt.
• Develop and approve product release schedules with technical teams and the business, ensuring timely execution.
• Ensure proper interaction with all stakeholders, including clients, to discuss product functionality, performance, and support.
• Identify and resolve issues in the software development process, continuously improving team practices.
• Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability within teams to achieve high performance.

Required Skills:

• Senior-level experience in a technical field (devops, QA, front-end/back-end).
• Proven experience in program or portfolio management within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate challenging interpersonal dynamics and work constructively with colleagues in difficult situations.
• In-depth understanding of the software development process and experience managing projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with developing and optimizing CI/CD processes, automating testing and deployment.
• Experience in managing and optimizing backlogs, effective planning of tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills: ability to convey technical ideas clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational abilities.
• B2+ level English, for effective communication with international clients and teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make decisions, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Interview Stages:

1. First interview with HR (up to 1 hour): general questions, motivation, experience.
2. Second interview with the Delivery Manager (up to 2 hours): case studies, live coding or SQL tasks, technical skills assessment.

What We Offer:

• Work in a stable company, Kozak Group, which is actively growing and has many exciting projects.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.
• Vacation: 18 working days of paid vacation per year, which can be taken in parts and scheduled according to your preferences and team workload.
• Sick Leave: Up to 5 paid sick leave days annually, available upon request — because your well-being matters.
• English Lessons: Free English classes with a native speaker, focused on conversational practice, and grammar sessions with a Ukrainian tutor to strengthen your foundation.

If you're ready to take on new challenges and lead innovative projects with a team of professionals, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the Kozak Group family!