Middle Project Manager

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Middle Project Manager

July 24, 2025

Kyiv/Lviv/Dnipro/Remote

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to join our team. Сandidate will have a solid background in managing fixed price IT projects. We are looking for game development experience as a must have, with a strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management is a big advantage. You will be responsible for guiding projects through all stages of their lifecycle, from initiation to closing, while effectively managing risks and changes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial experience as an Project Manager in software development / game development.
• Minimum 1 year as a PM in game development.
• Experience with both Fixed price and Time & Material projects.
• Practical experience with Scrum, KanBan frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Project Life Cycle – from initiation to closure.
• Proven ability to manage project risks and changes effectively.
• Strong communication & collaboration skills inside distrubuted teams.
• Exeptional reporting skills: large milestones reporting and daily/weekly status updates.
• Proficient in using Jira and Confluence for project management: be disciplined and professional.
• Experience working in a matrix-type organisational structure: know how to align people, negotiate any conflicts or misunderstanding.
• Upper-Intermediate level of English. You will communicate English-only with client teams + all of our documentation and tools are in English.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage project(s), ensuring everything is delivered on time and within agreed scope.
• Provide guidance and direction through all stages of the project life cycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closing.
• Utilize CCPM/Scrum/KanBan to manage projects effectively.
• Conduct efficient and meticulous planning of the project’s scope – be able to organize rolling-wave, segmented planning for each project group in parallel.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Handle change management processes to ensure project adaptations are executed smoothly.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and project alignment.
• Use Jira & Confluence proficiently for project tracking and management.
• Update resource allocations & confirm with Heads of Departments allocation forecasts.
• Maintain high standards of project documentation and reporting (external and to PMO).
• Look for opportunities to grow the project.
• Add input to the Project Management Office.
  
  

Will Be An Advantage

• Experience in managing a group of small projects simultaneously is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience in Critical Chain Project Management is a big plus.
• Pro-activity, enthusiasm & desire for continuous improvement.
  
  

What We Offer

• Fast hiring and clear process;
• 20 Paid Vacation Days;
• 10 Paid Sick Leave Days;
• Regular salary reviews;
• Personal Development Plan for clear growing of skills;
• Accountant support;
• Comfortable Office Location and the ability to work remotely;
• Corporate English lessons;
• Advanced training: compensation of 50% of the cost of training courses, and video courses;
• Career Path and Mentorship Program;
• Referral internal Program: Active Program with Great Bonuses;
• Community of people who understand your game passion.
  
  

ATTENTION: Pingle Studio DOES NOT HIRE from the Russian Federation.