*about skael*
skael is a technology start-up, established in 2017 and based in san francisco. Our team members are based around the world and are on a mission to fundamentally change the way people interact with software. Skael is driving toward a world where every aspect of work is purposeful, and our culture is based on leading by example, providing exceptional service, and having fun!
The skael platform is a unique combination of conversational ai and automation, letting people be people by focusing on answers versus tasks. Come join us as we empower people to do their best, and hyperautomate the rest!
*about the role*
skael is looking for a technical project manager in mexico. You will work with fully remote and geographically dispersed global teams. This is a great opportunity for an energetic technical project manager to drive execution of multiple product initiatives at skael.
*here’s what you’ll do*
overall responsibility for the successful technical delivery of engineering projects and product releases:
- understand business requirements (stories/epics) and translate them into technical tasks and estimate the timeline to deliver them
- manage team deliverables including tasks, bugs and estimating the technical work required to deliver a story/epic
- manage sprint planning, daily stand-ups including estimating the timelines and their deliverables
- identify and manage risks to project deliverables and create mitigation plans
- execute and identify process/project improvements and efficiencies
- provide technical thought leadership to the product owner
- provide proactive resolutions to developing problems, and suggests modifications that may result in a permanent fix to a problem
- contribute to decisions about tools, methods, and approaches
- manage project workspace in jira
- manage stakeholder expectations about product delivery
- discuss product roadmaps, provide updates on progress, resolve blockers and move projects towards successful on-time delivery
- maintain an environment in which high-quality services are delivered
- cross-functional team management
- collaborate and partner with counterparts in other countries (eastern europe, us)
*here's what we´re looking for*
*experience*
- minimum 6+ years of relevant experience
- experience managing software development projects that have aggressive timelines
- experience managing teams of 8-12 delivering cross-functional solutions
- experience with continuous delivery and agile best practices
- experience with hands-on technical delivery. A former developer/solution architect is preferred
- experience translating business requirements to technical requirements and system architecture
- skilled at leading development teams, mentoring and coaching across role areas
- proficient in inspiring confidence within an engineering team
- people management skills and team leadership experience required
*technical skills*
- fluent in english and spanish
- a deep understanding of software development technologies used to build a saas platform including golang, react and python
- good working knowledge of github, jira, testing/automation tools e.g. Selenium, or any other equivalent tools
*expectations*
- excellent communication skills
- hands-on, self starter, results-focused
- high affinity with leading by example, delivering excellent service and results, and willingness to have fun
skael provides a comprehensive benefit package, a flexible work environment and generous paid time off. We have a flat, open structure, a team that is dedicated to our core values, and provide you with an opportunity to change the world of work.
- we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status._