Middle Project Manager

We’re a product powerhouse building a full-stack ecosystem for iGaming businesses. 40M+ players. 250 brilliant minds. One bet: our technology is so rock-solid that we stake our own business on it.

From our hubs in Ukraine, Georgia, the UK, and the Philippines, we blend real-world experience, a battle-tested Tech Radar, all within an open-door culture.

We invite the Project Manager to join the VeliSports team.

VeliSports is the sportsbook platform that puts control in the operator’s hands. Real-time odds. Automated risk tools. Deep player insights. All baked into a system that thrives under pressure — high traffic, fast markets, and split-second decisions.

With instant automation, deep data, and rock-solid reliability, our platform doesn’t just keep up with the pace of sport — it sets the pace.

In this role, you will:

• Define project goals, scope, and timeline aligned with product and business objectives
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of key milestones
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and deviations
• Prepare regular reports and keep stakeholders informed
• Organise and lead Agile ceremonies: planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and practices
• Support delivery planning and execution in close collaboration with Product Owners
• Stay updated on Agile best practices and industry trends, applying new insights to the project
• management
• Act as the key communication link between development teams and stakeholders
• Manage expectations and align deliverables with business priorities
• Maintain transparency on team progress, risks, and dependencies
• Collaborate with Product Owners in managing and prioritising the product backlog
• Ensure product goals and backlog items are well understood by the team
• Facilitate communication between the Product Owner and the development team
• Facilitate clear documentation of user stories, acceptance criteria, and other key artefacts
• Enable High-Performing, Empowered Teams
• Coach and mentor the team in Agile frameworks
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Help the team self-organise, be cross-functional, and stay engaged
• Promote transparent communication and collaboration
• Encourage feedback loops and lead effective retrospectives
• Encourage experimentation, continuous learning, and process improvement
• Promote team empowerment through team-building techniques and shared ownership
• Measure and monitor team velocity, sprint health, and delivery KPIs
• Identify areas for optimisation and implement changes that improve productivity and
• outcomes
• Utilise Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence to track team progress, productivity, and
• individual performance
• Coordinate and plan product releases across environments
• Ensure release scope, timing, and quality meet expectations
• Work closely with Developers, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to validate readiness and
• avoid regression
• Communicate release status and risks to stakeholders
• Support post-release monitoring and incident follow-up if needed

Skills and experience you will need:

• 3-4 years of proven experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master in Agile environments
• Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum principles, tools, and ceremonies
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
• Excellent soft skills, especially moderator and facilitator skills in remote working conditions

Will be a plus:

• Experience in iGaming or SaaS products
• Certifications in Scrum or Agile (PSM, CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, etc.)

Hiring Process:

Intro Call with TA Specialist → Hard skills interview →Test Task → Final interview → Offer

We offer:

• Level up daily. Real mentorship, a clear career path, and support to lead your product.
• Battle-tested tech stack. Work with what we bet on: microservices, serverless, SRE strength.
• Health comes first. Insurance and 10 days' sick leave — because your health is a priority.
• Work your way. Remote, hybrid, Kyiv office — find your rhythm.
• Time off that matters. 20 days paid vacation, public holidays — to recharge your way.
• Build your brand. Share your story, grow your voice — inside and out.
• Culture with a pulse. Team offsites, community events, and the energy of people who care.