Project Manager

Project Manager / Agile Delivery Manager (with Product Owner Responsibilities)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who combines traditional project management (PMBOK), Agile/Scrum leadership, and Product Owner capabilities, while managing software development and DevOps teams.

This role bridges business, product, and engineering, ensuring that the right things are built, built the right way, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

1. Classic Project Management (PMBOK / Hybrid)

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Define and control:
  • Scope, timelines, budgets, and resourcing
  • Risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions
• Own project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Manage change control and ensure alignment with organizational standards

2. Agile & Scrum Management

• Act as Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead as needed
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies:
  • Sprint planning
  • Daily stand-ups
  • Sprint reviews
  • Retrospectives
• Promote Agile values, continuous improvement, and team maturity

3. Technical Software & DevOps Team Management

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams:
  • Software engineers
  • QAs
  • Business Analysts
  • UX Designers
  • DevOps 
• Understand system architecture well enough to:
  • Facilitate technical discussions
  • Identify risks and dependencies
  • Support architectural decision-making
• Collaborate with DevOps to ensure:
  • Reliability, scalability, and security

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Serve as a primary interface between:
  • Business stakeholders
  • Engineering and operations
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proactively manage expectations, risks, and conflicts

Required Skills & Experience

Project & Delivery Management

• Strong experience with PMBOK-based project management
• Proven ability to run hybrid (Waterfall + Agile) delivery models

Agile & Product Ownership

• Hands-on experience with Scrum and Agile frameworks
• Strong Product Owner skills, including:
  • Backlog ownership and prioritization
  • User story writing and acceptance criteria definition
  • Value-driven decision-making
• Ability to balance business outcomes, delivery timelines, and technical constraints

Technical Background

• Solid understanding of:
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Modern application architectures
  • Cloud platforms and DevOps practices
• Comfortable collaborating with senior engineers and architects

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent facilitation, prioritization, and decision-making skills
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Ability to lead without formal authority in cross-functional environments

Benefits

• Medical insurance – Because your health and that of your family is our top priority. You’re covered!
• Holiday flat in Valencia – Dreaming of sunny days in Spain? Our company flat is ready for your next getaway.
• Gifts for special occasions – We love celebrating you! Expect thoughtful surprises on Easter, Women’s Day, Father’s Day, and more.
• Anniversary gifts – Each work anniversary is a milestone worth celebrating, and we’ll continue to mark every year you spend with us with a special gift.
• Team-building events – We value connection beyond work, offering engaging team experiences in great locations to inspire collaboration and fun.
• End of the year celebrations – We wrap up each year with a special celebration, filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
• Day off on your birthday – Your special day is yours to enjoy, no work required!
• Monthly massage day – Treat yourself to a relaxing massage at the office once a month.
• Monthly themed lunch – Delicious food and great company – let’s keep sharing laughs and stories around the table each month.
• Community and social initiatives – We bring people together through activities like Bring Kids to the Office Day, donation drives, tree planting, sporting events, decorating the Christmas tree with your colleagues, celebrating new office openings, Principal33’s anniversary, Exchange Office, and more!
• Access to Udemy Learning Platform – We know growth matters, so you now have unlimited access to thousands of courses on Udemy. Develop your skills, anytime, anywhere!
• German Language Courses – We offer dedicated language courses to help you develop your German skills, supporting both personal and professional growth.
• Personal & Professional Growth – We support your development through masterclasses with experienced trainers and are open to investing in courses and training that help you grow.