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Lead Technical Project Manager

ASAPP

ASAPP

IT, Operations
Uruguay
Posted on Oct 12, 2023
Join our team at ASAPP, where we're developing transformative Vertical AI designed to improve customer experience. Recognized by Forbes AI 50, ASAPP designs generative AI solutions that transform the customer engagement practices of Fortune 500 companies. With our automation and simplified work processes, we empower people to reach their full potential and create exceptional experiences for everyone involved. Work with our team of talented researchers, engineers, scientists, and specialists to help solve some of the biggest and most complex problems the world is facing.
Our Platform Engineering is seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager. In this role, you will be instrumental in the success of our team, helping to provide a solid foundation for building and iterating on resilient, scalable services in our cloud infrastructure.
As our operations keep growing, we encourage applicants from all locations in Uruguay to apply.

What you'll do

  • Manage several concurrent projects, including complex cross functional projects spanning many teams across the organization
  • Develop project schedules in collaboration with the project team, owning delivery through all phases of development
  • Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to identify risk mitigation strategies, ensuring that risks are communicated early and often
  • Communicate project status clearly to project team and stakeholders
  • Conduct scrum ceremonies with project teams, including facilitating the daily scrum, backlog grooming, sprint planning and retrospectives
  • Collaborate with engineering and product management in defining scope of projects, including a strategy for projects that are not yet clearly defined
  • Identify and implement process improvements across teams

What you'll need

  • At least 5 years of experience in a Project Management role in software development
  • An ability to simultaneously manage multiple, fast-paced initiatives
  • Proven strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent understanding of product release methodologies
  • Familiarity with Agile software development and deployment processes
  • Ability to grasp new concepts and technologies quickly in a fast-paced environment

What we'd like to see

  • An advanced technical degree or MBA
  • CSM / Certified Scrum Master
  • Experience in SaaS software development
  • Working experience or curiosity to be part of a platform and infrastructure team and deliver value to the entire engineering organization through important cross-team initiatives like CI/CD, infrastructure and security updates, financial operations, etc.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Stock options
  • Blue Cross 350 Corp for the family group
  • Wellness perks
  • Learning & development stipend
  • Connectivity (mobile phone & internet) stipend
  • Mac equipment
  • English lessons
ASAPP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. If you have a disability and need assistance with our employment application process, please email us at careers@asapp.com to obtain assistance. #LI-SL1 #LI-Remote