Middle Project Manager

Description

Summary: Seeking a delivery-focused Project Manager for an international IT company specializing in iGaming, to lead engineering teams and drive project execution from initiation to release. Highlights: 1. Own delivery for two engineering teams, ensuring predictable execution 2. Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coordinate cross-team initiatives 3. Support engineering teams by improving delivery processes Our client is an international product\-based **IT company** specializing in the iGaming industry. Founded in 2014, the company has built a strong presence in the CIS region and is now expanding into global markets. We are looking for a delivery\-focused **Project Manager** who is organized, reliable, and people\-oriented. This role requires someone who can build trust with engineering teams, communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and consistently drive execution. We value ownership, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills over excessive process formalization or self\-promotion. **Key responsibilities and your contribution:** * Own delivery for two engineering teams, ensuring predictable execution and timely delivery. * Plan, coordinate and monitor project execution from initiation to release. * Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Stand\-ups Retrospectives and other meetings. * Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, QA, DevOps and other stakeholders. * Identify delivery risks, dependencies and blockers, and proactively drive mitigation plans. * Coordinate cross\-team initiatives involving multiple engineering domains. * Manage priorities in a rapidly changing environment. * Drive transparency through clear reporting and regular stakeholder communication. * Support engineering teams by improving delivery processes while keeping bureaucracy to a minimum. * Foster healthy collaboration within teams and across departments. * Ensure project documentation and Jira boards remain accurate and up to date. **Your qualifications:** * 2\+ years of experience as a Project Manager in software development (iGaming) * Experience working on product platform development (not agency or client delivery projects). * Experience managing backend engineering teams in a product company. * Experience coordinating technical projects involving multiple stakeholders and engineering teams. * Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), backend architecture and engineering workflows. * Basic understanding of DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines and release management sufficient to effectively coordinate a DevOps team. * Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). * Strong experience with Jira and Confluence. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ownership. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-changing environment. **➕ Nice to have:** * Experience managing DevOps or Infrastructure teams. * Experience working with high\-load distributed systems. **Benefits:** * **Time Off \& Recovery:** 20 working days of fully paid annual leave, fully paid sick leave, and public holidays off according to company policy. * **Health \& Wellness:** A flexible **Benefits cafeteria** that allows you to choose the perks that fit you best, with options including medical support, regular check\-ups, mental health services, or gym access. * **Education \& Development:** Internal and external training, industry events, language courses, and professional service subscriptions. * **Workspace \& Tech:** All necessary corporate equipment provided, the flexibility to work fully remotely, and premium digital tools to enhance performance (e.g., AI tools, ChatGPT Plus). * **Work Environment \& Perks:** Holiday bonuses, gifts for special occasions, paid business trips, and team events.