Jobs Ivano-Frankivsk, Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager for an international company specializing in custom electronics development for MilTech projects. The company delivers innovative hardware solutions for diverse industries, including medical devices, industrial electronics, automotive, and agricultural technology.

Company size: 90+ employees 

Project Team: Team Lead, Hardware Engineer, 2 SW Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineer

Main projects: MilTech.

Office / work mode: Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv (hybrid or remote type of work).

Conditions:  Competitive salary, career and professional growth, opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware projects, mentorship and knowledge-sharing environment, flexible schedule, military booking starting from the first working day, and other benefits.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of project management experience in the hardware project
• Successfully delivered at least 2+ commercial projects with a scope of 2000+ man-hours
• Experience managing a team of 3-6 people
• Proven end-to-end delivery ownership in at least one commercial project
• Experience in scope planning and delivery increment management
• Understanding of defect management processes
• Experience with bug-tracking and task management systems (Jira, Azure, Redmine, etc.)
• Understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
• Strong analytical and systems thinking skills, with the ability to decompose complex problems and operate at the intersection of technical and business domains
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
• English level B2 or higher (spoken and written communication)
  
   

Nice to Have:

• Experience with MilTech projects
• Understanding of HDLC (Hardware Development Life Cycle)
• Previous technical background (Business Analyst, Software Developer, QA, or Electronic Engineer)

Responsibilities:

• Full ownership and delivery of commercial projects in the mil-tech domain
• Planning and decomposition of project scope, defining and managing delivery increments
• Team coordination and ensuring timely execution of project milestones
• Risk management and task prioritization
• Communication with the client
• Establishing and maintaining processes in accordance with SDLC (and HDLC when applicable)
• Quality control and participation in resolving complex technical issues
• Working with task management and bug-tracking systems (Jira, Azure, Redmine, etc.)

Do you want to participate in interesting and diverse projects, work on the latest equipment using advanced technologies, and participate in the creation of unique devices that will come to life before your eyes? Then welcome to Ektos! 

Working Experience Requirements:

• Min 2 years of active project management and/or 3 finished COMMERCIAL projects of the man-efforts size not less than 2000 mh

• Was a project delivery responsible person at least in 1 COMMERCIAL project (first in line in the project delivery process)

The Required Primary List of Hard Skills for the Project Manager Position:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).

• Strong analytical and abstract thinking skills, with the ability to decompose complex topics, group related elements, and navigate between technical and business perspectives.

• Ability to plan and scope delivery increments, ensuring completeness and alignment with product value expectations.

• Knowing and understanding SDLC (Software Development Life-Cycle);

• Knowledge and experience in project cost management;

• Knowledge and experience in project schedule management;

• Knowledge of quality management and cost of quality principles in the projects;

• Knowledge in the bug management process. Experienced in bug-tracking and task management systems (Redmine, JIRA, and so on);

• B2 (CEFR) or Upper-Intermediate+ level of spoken and written English.

A Required Secondary List of Skills:

• Experience with radio jammers, whether through basic familiarity with the domain or direct project leadership, is considered a plus;

• Understanding HDLC (Hardware Development Life-Cycle);

• Internationally recognized certification in project management;

• Experience as a business analyst;

OR

• Experience as an electronic engineer;

OR

• Experience as a software developer;

OR

• Experience as a quality assurance/control engineer;

• Knowledge of major features of version control systems (check-out, check-in, merging, branching, versions). Experience in version system controls (Git, SVN, SourceSafe, ClearCase, and so on);

Required General Skills:

• Strong leadership skills, practitioner of various leadership styles;

• Is a team member and is committed to the project goals. Ability to establish team collaboration and facilitate communication among team members;

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Ability to help the team to timely resolve disagreements that arise during the project;

• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under stress and uncertainty;

• Open-minded person and positive thinker;

• High level of responsibility and quality sense;

• Passion to solve complex tasks;

• Desire understand the product being developed;

• Desire to learn the new.

About us and what we can offer:

• 24 working days of paid vacation;
• Paid sick leave;
• Comprehensive lunches right in the office;
• Children's room for employees' children;
• Competitive salary;
• Experienced colleagues who are ready to share knowledge;
• Regular salary reviews;
• Free English lessons (we have a wonderful English teacher);
• Friendly atmosphere, care for the comfort of specialists;
• Corporate events;
• Medical insurance;
• The office has a kitchen, shower, and recreation area;
• Very beautiful view from the workplace.