Project Manager

Position Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager who can successfully lead software development projects, manage client relationships, and drive strategic vision.

This role goes beyond traditional project management. You will be a trusted advisor to clients, helping to shape their technology strategies, validate product assumptions, and align project goals with business outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong account management skills, a technical background in software development, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable development tasks.

This is not a traditional task-tracking project management role. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, provide technology leadership, and drive project success from both a business and execution perspective.

You’ll work closely with internal teams, including developers and designers, while also serving as the primary point of contact for clients.

Responsibilities

• Own client relationships, acting as the main point of contact.

• Help clients shape their product vision, validate assumptions, and recommend technology solutions based on business goals.

• Develop and implement technology strategies for clients.

• Define project scope, budgets, and timelines.

• Lead and manage software development projects from inception to delivery.

• Conduct gap and risk analysis to identify potential project challenges.

• Ensure that technical feasibility, business value, and client constraints are balanced effectively.

• Create and manage detailed project tasks and technical documentation.

• Facilitate project meetings with both internal teams and clients.

• Ensure team alignment with delegated tasks and project goals.

• Track project financials to ensure profitability and resource efficiency.

• Develop mitigation plans for risks and ensure early resolution of project roadblocks.

• Support business development efforts by contributing to project scoping and proposals.

• Foster long-term client relationships, ensuring continued engagement beyond project completion.

Personal Competencies

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to foster strong relationships with clients and team members.

• Strong client account management capabilities.

• Must be able to translate business goals into a phased roadmap and prioritize features based on value vs. effort.

• Comfortable challenging client assumptions and providing alternative solutions when needed.

• Should be able to identify early warning signs of scope creep, misalignment, or technical feasibility issues.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

• Ability to work independently and lead teams.

Requirements

Required Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in an agency or consulting environment.

• Experience managing client relationships and accounts.

• Experience working with US-based clients.

• Experience leading discussions on architecture trade-offs, scalability, and technical risks.

• Experience negotiating scope adjustments with clients while protecting timelines and budgets.

• Technical knowledge of software development processes.

• Experience working with developers, designers, and stakeholders.

• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

• Proficiency with project management tools.

Originally posted on Himalayas