Appfire is hiring a
Senior Project Manager

Summary

Join Appfire and customize your experience. Choose how you want to work. As a Sr. Technical Project Manager, you will report to the Director of Program Management and be responsible for managing the successful and on-time delivery of corporate initiatives that are highly technical and security-focused in nature.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience managing multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously, using various project management tools, and using Traditional and Agile frameworks
• 5+ years of experience in managing complex technical projects related to software development, security, and infrastructure
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development, Information Security and Cloud Service Providers (AWS preferably)
• Strong understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud technologies, and infrastructure management
• Proven experience with cybersecurity projects, including knowledge of best practices and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understanding of cloud architecture, migration, and security
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, including networking, databases, and system administration
• Understanding of security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and vulnerability scanners, what they do and how to pull appropriate reports to track project progress
• Demonstrable experience of successful collaboration with cross-functional and global teams
• Demonstrable ability to work independently, prioritize and manage own and others’ time efficiently, and willingness to adapt to changing and competing demands
• Ability to break down complex concepts into executable tasks and measurable steps
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to exchange information with technical and non-technical individuals in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to quickly and concisely communicate (verbally or in written form) with management on technical issues in non-technical terms
• Exceptional communication skills that allow you to effectively communicate with peers, members of other functional areas, and management
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including spelling and grammar
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, and other project management tools is highly desired
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification is highly preferred
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple concurrent midsize to large projects from inception to close, including discovery, planning and design, scheduling, managing scope and dependencies, mitigating risk, facilitating issue resolution, and managing escalations
• Ensuring the scope of work for projects is defined, managed, and actively communicated, minimizing scope creep, tracking variance, communicating risks and issues clearly to stakeholders, and facilitating change requests to manage budget or schedule impacts
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to project teams, leveraging a deep understanding of systems, software development, and infrastructure to drive project success
• Leading technical discussions and driving decisions on complex technical issues and solutions via collaboration with technical and non-technical functional areas
• Conducting technical risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
• Distilling complex issues, technical considerations, and team feedback into a clear direction, formulating action plans in meetings and asynchronous updates
• Anticipating constraints, issues, risks, and impediments, escalating as necessary, and balancing business needs and technical constraints with stakeholder alignment
• Identifying, clarifying, and communicating project vision, goals, and objectives and tracking the team’s progress utilizing key performance metrics to ensure objectivity
• Communicating regularly and transparently with sponsors and stakeholders to manage their expectations and keep them informed about progress and impediments
• Participating in advancing best practices for program and project management across the organization by identifying, recommending, and driving process and tool improvements
• Leading and coach other project managers to improve and advance the PMO practice

Benefits

• Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity
• Work from-home allowance: 50€ gross per month for 11 months a year (i.e. Excluding Holidays)
• Access to the Appfire University learning platform – a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility
• 25 working days of paid annual leave
• Reduced summer hours: From July 1st until the end of August, we work 6 hours daily
• Flexible bank holiday policy, which allows you to exchange a government-set public holiday for a more convenient time off
• Private healthcare insurance
• Annual sport allowance
• 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program