Technical Project Manager (Software Team)

Dwarf Engineering is a Ukrainian product & engineering company shaping the future of DefenseTech.
We create game-changing tech solutions that ease the work and save the lives of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, giving them the advantage they need.
Our mission is to make advanced defense technologies accessible and to deliver them faster where they matter most.

If this sounds like you:
 

• You thrive on partnering closely with the Technical Lead to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables;
• You are an Agile maestro, adept at organizing and running sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming to maximize team focus and productivity;
• You can break down complex technical goals into clear, trackable tasks for engineering teams;
• You are ready to be the primary communication channel between the infrastructure team and senior leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities, risks, and progress;
• You proactively identify potential bottlenecks, risks, or resource constraints early and work with the team to mitigate them;
• You enjoy supporting team members by removing blockers and facilitating critical cross-functional collaboration;
• You are ultimately accountable for the quality, timelines, and consistent delivery of project outcomes.

Requirements/Hard Skills:
 

• 4-6+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager, Program Manager, or a similar role in software or infrastructure projects;
• Strong expertise in Agile project management frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and proficiency with relevant tools (e.g., Jira, Linear);
• Demonstrated success managing projects involving cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure);
• Previous exposure to infrastructure, DevOps, or systems engineering teams;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of translating technical details into clear updates for leadership;
• Strong organizational and planning abilities, with a talent for prioritization and time management;
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud), modern infrastructure practices, Linux environments, and edge computing concepts (enough to converse effectively with the team);

Will be a plus:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience);
• Experience coordinating teams that work with hardware devices or embedded systems is a strong advantage;
• Comfortable working in environments with custom tooling or non-standard setups (e.g., custom Linux distributions, Raspberry Pi deployments);
• Experience maintaining comprehensive project documentation, roadmaps, and tracking dashboards for organizational visibility.

What we offer:
 

• Work for Ukraine's victory at Defense Tech company, where your work directly contributes to strengthening our country's defense capabilities and achieving victory;
• We guarantee full official employment from day one;
• Reservation of employees from day one, subject to relevant documents;
• Flexible schedule, you can begin your workday anytime up to 12:00 PM, finishing accordingly (8 working hours + 1 hour lunch) with  1 day of work from home per week;
• You will receive a full technical setup and height-adjustable desks;
• Our office is located in Kyiv (left bank).

Join us if you want your work to have a real impact!