About the Company

Our client is a Colorado-based technology company developing an AI platform that integrates with business systems, including email, Microsoft Teams, ticketing platforms, files, and data sources. With a fully remote engineering team across multiple time zones, the company is focused on building scalable technology solutions and improving business operations.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee software development operations and drive the successful delivery of engineering projects. You will own the company's project management system, Plane, establish Agile workflows, coordinate distributed engineers and external vendors, and ensure projects remain organized, prioritized, and on schedule.

Working closely with engineering teams and company leadership, you will translate business priorities into actionable development plans, monitor project progress, resolve delivery bottlenecks, and provide clear visibility into timelines, risks, and resource capacity. This is an internal-facing role ideal for a technically proficient project manager who can independently lead project delivery and build efficient workflows within a fast-paced technology environment.

Schedule

• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT, Monday–Friday with 1 hour break

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Workflow Administration

• Own and maintain Plane as the primary project management system, organizing projects, tasks, milestones, dependencies, and workflows.
• Establish standardized processes for task prioritization, estimation, tracking, and completion.
• Manage project backlogs, incoming requests, bugs, and feedback from internal teams.
• Maintain dashboards and reports to track project progress, blockers, and team capacity.

Agile Delivery & Sprint Management

• Lead sprint planning, cycle reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile delivery processes.
• Translate leadership priorities into actionable tasks, milestones, and release plans.
• Monitor timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and development progress.
• Identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.

Remote Team & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate distributed engineers, contractors, and external vendors across 3–4 time zones.
• Manage workload distribution, team capacity, responsibilities, and project handoffs.
• Establish effective asynchronous communication and documentation practices.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding, access requirements, and deliverables.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Provide leadership with regular updates on project status, completed work, risks, blockers, and upcoming milestones.
• Document meeting discussions, decisions, action items, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate product release schedules with Customer Success and Marketing.
• Communicate project changes, timelines, and delivery expectations across internal teams.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Maintain project briefs, decision logs, release notes, and operational documentation.
• Establish consistent project management standards and improve existing workflows.
• Track delivery metrics, including sprint completion, bug resolution, release cycle time, and team capacity.
• Improve operational efficiency while minimizing unnecessary administrative work.

Must-Have Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Technical Project Management, Software Project Management, or Program Management.
• Proven experience managing software development teams, preferably in SaaS, B2B technology, or platform-based environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Agile/Scrum or Kanban methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives.
• Proficiency in project management platforms such as Plane, Linear, Jira, ClickUp, or Shortcut, including workflow configuration.
• Experience coordinating fully remote engineering teams across multiple time zones.
• Experience managing external developers, contractors, outsourced teams, or vendors.
• Strong understanding of software development workflows, technical dependencies, and project estimation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, particularly for remote and asynchronous collaboration.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, and risk management skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently with engineers and senior leadership and address unrealistic timelines or unclear requirements.
• Ability to work US Mountain Time business hours (8:00 AM–5:00 PM MT).

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Direct experience using Plane.
• Background in AI/ML products, developer platforms, or B2B SaaS.
• Familiarity with GitHub workflows, pull requests, branches, CI/CD pipelines, and software releases.
• Experience coordinating product launches with Customer Success and Marketing.
• Experience building project management processes within a startup or growing technology company.
• PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent Work from Home
• Immediate Hiring
• Health insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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