Junior Project Manager (Freelance)

Altamira is a software development outsourcing company. We provide solutions that make a tangible impact on our clients' growth and productivity. With domain knowledge across product and technology development, we aim to provide cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. We are driven to deliver the best, every single time.

Altamira service delivery teams currently span Slovakia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and we have ambitions to expand our footprint to meet the growing demand across Europe and into our primary growth markets in the UK and the US. In terms of industry verticals, we are focused on EdTech, Fintech, eCommerce, and Pharma.

As a fully remote company, we welcome talented individuals seeking hourly-based freelance opportunities

We are looking for a proactive and well-organized Junior Project Manager to coordinate and support up to six ongoing maintenance projects across web and mobile products. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers, delivery teams, and clients to ensure smooth operations, clear communication, and high-quality service delivery throughout the maintenance lifecycle. This position is ideal for someone who already has hands-on experience managing small to medium-sized projects and is ready to grow in a dynamic, multi-project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple maintenance projects, ensuring timely and high-quality service delivery in line with contractual agreements.
• Facilitate the transition of projects into the maintenance phase and collaborate with the Project Manager to move projects back into active development when required.
• Prioritize tasks and deliverables with stakeholders, keeping processes structured to maximize value while resolving issues efficiently.
• Implement risk and change management practices to ensure smooth project execution and proactively address challenges.
• Manage project budgets, prepare financial forecasts, and provide revenue reports to management, while keeping clients informed of any updates.
• Allocate and reserve required resources, working closely with the Resource Manager to adjust plans when needed.
• Monitor quality standards and promptly escalate and resolve any issues.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal teams and clients, ensuring seamless communication between all stakeholders.
• Track project health and progress, prepare regular status reports for clients and management, and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Communicate with clients regarding potential project extensions or maintenance contract renewals, identify opportunities, and share them with company leadership.
  
  

Requirements

• Strong multitasking and time-management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• At least 1.5 years of experience managing small to medium-sized projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Confident user of Jira, Jira Assistant, and Confluence for project tracking, reporting, and team collaboration.
• Practical experience working with SCRUM and Kanban methodologies.
• Understanding of web and mobile development lifecycles and project delivery processes.
• Experience collaborating with Business Analysts and QA Engineers, ensuring clear communication and smooth coordination during maintenance phases.
• Excellent communication skills for working with clients and cross-functional internal teams.
• Ability to anticipate risks, identify issues early, and take proactive actions to resolve or escalate them to ensure successful project delivery.
  
  

Our transparent recruitment journey usually takes up to 2 weeks and includes a few stages:

• Recruiting Interview -> 30-45 min
• Technical Interview -> 1-1,5h
• Client Interview (optional) -> up to 1h
• Reference Check
• Offer
  
  

If you're seeking a flexible, welcoming, and professional environment, join our freelance project-based team!

We do believe that the success of altamira.ai is impossible without the success of our Talents and the success of our Clients!