Senior Project Manager

Who we are

Blackbird Lab is a software development company. While we are practicing an international working culture, we are proud representatives of Ukrainian values and traditions. We are a team of 90+ energetic, curious, smart, and open to new challenges tech pros who prefer efficient async communication, flexible working hours, a co-working office model, etc.

Being in this craft for 7+ years, we have managed to accumulate expertise and bring value to a number of clients. We cooperate with US and Canadian product companies of different sizes, from small startups to established products, in close, trusted relationships.

All team members, including management, have an engineering background. The process, participants who speak the same language and have a similar approach based on technical principles, is always efficient. It is way easier to make decisions and introduce new features in a team with engineering at heart. It is the technical DNA that lets us build high-quality products that facilitate the lives of our customers’ users.

Stack of the project

• Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban)

• Atlassian products: Jira, Confluence

• Notion

• Strong understanding of SDLC

• AI productivity tools: Claude, Codex, AI notetakers, ChatGPT, and similar tools

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple software development teams and projects simultaneously

• Own project planning, roadmaps, timelines, and delivery

• Communicate directly with clients and key stakeholders

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery

• Identify risks, communicate project updates, and proactively resolve blockers

• Drive delivery processes and continuously improve team efficiency

• Promote effective usage of AI tools to increase engineering and project productivity

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in software development

• Solid experience working in startup or product-oriented environments

• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies

• Experience managing multiple teams and parallel projects

• Good understanding of AI tools and their practical application in software development

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Upper-Intermediate or higher English level

• Technical background or previous engineering experience is a strong plus

Interview process

• HR Interview (30 mins)

• Interview with CEO (60 mins)

Benefits

We support the professional growth of every team member. As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to work with modern technologies, including AI-driven development practices, while enjoying a flexible and supportive work environment.

• Competitive monthly compensation

• Flexible working schedule

• Fully remote work

• 18 paid vacation working days

• Paid sick leave (including 5 undocumented sick days per year)

• Medical insurance or sports compensation

• English lessons, sports activities, and charity events

• Full support of Private Entrepreneur (ФОП) accounting services