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
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Own client relationships, acting as the main point of contact.
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Help clients shape their product vision, validate assumptions, and recommend technology solutions based on business goals.
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Develop and implement technology strategies for clients.
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Define project scope, budgets, and timelines.
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Lead and manage software development projects from inception to delivery.
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Conduct gap and risk analysis to identify potential project challenges.
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Ensure that technical feasibility, business value, and client constraints are balanced effectively.
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Create and manage detailed project tasks and technical documentation.
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Facilitate project meetings with both internal teams and clients.
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Ensure team alignment with delegated tasks and project goals.
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Track project financials to ensure profitability and resource efficiency.
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Develop mitigation plans for risks and ensure early resolution of project roadblocks.
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Support business development efforts by contributing to project scoping and proposals.
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Foster long-term client relationships, ensuring continued engagement beyond project completion.
Personal Competencies
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Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to foster strong relationships with clients and team members.
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Strong client account management capabilities.
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Must be able to translate business goals into a phased roadmap and prioritize features based on value vs. effort.
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Comfortable challenging client assumptions and providing alternative solutions when needed.
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Should be able to identify early warning signs of scope creep, misalignment, or technical feasibility issues.
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Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
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Ability to work independently and lead teams.
Requirements
Required Knowledge & Experience
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5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in an agency or consulting environment.
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Experience managing client relationships and accounts.
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Experience working with US-based clients.
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Experience leading discussions on architecture trade-offs, scalability, and technical risks.
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Experience negotiating scope adjustments with clients while protecting timelines and budgets.
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Technical knowledge of software development processes.
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Experience working with developers, designers, and stakeholders.
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Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
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Proficiency with project management tools.
Originally posted on Himalayas