Project Manager – Product Management

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with strong Product Management experience to lead end-to-end software delivery in a Scrum/Agile environment. The ideal candidate combines strong project delivery and stakeholder management skills with hands-on experience in product backlog ownership, requirements definition, prioritization, and translating business needs into actionable product requirements.

The role will act as a bridge between business stakeholders, product teams, and technical delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business and product objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of software projects within a Scrum or Agile environment.
Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, resources, and delivery commitments.
Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring requirements are prioritized and aligned with business goals.
Partner with stakeholders and product teams to define product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and priorities.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Translate business and stakeholder needs into clear, actionable product requirements.
Balance project delivery commitments, scope, product value, and stakeholder priorities through effective decision-making and trade-offs.
Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, QA, and other cross-functional teams to drive successful delivery.
Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and key decisions to stakeholders.
Lead stakeholder touchpoints to review progress, resolve concerns, and align on priorities.
Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes, Agile practices, tools, and team collaboration.
Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Coordinate with vendors and third-party partners when applicable.
Ensure delivered solutions meet defined business requirements, acceptance criteria, and expected product outcomes.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience managing Agile software delivery projects in IT, software development, or related fields.
Hands-on experience working in Scrum/Agile environments, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, release planning, and retrospectives.
Proven experience in Product Management or Product Ownership, particularly in backlog ownership, requirements definition, prioritization, and roadmap planning.
Strong understanding of product development lifecycle and Agile software delivery.
Experience creating or working with user stories, acceptance criteria, product requirements, and prioritization frameworks.
Strong project management skills covering scope, timeline, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder management.
Ability to lead without authority and influence cross-functional teams toward shared outcomes.
Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.
Ability to balance delivery discipline with product value and business priorities.

Work Location: In person

Project Manager (Product Owner)