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Vacancy Software Development Project Manager
Employer Cybanetix
Vacancy type Job
Reference number Sof5592
Form of employment Full Time
Salary / Rate £65,000 - £65,000
Hours Not specified
Published 06/01/2026
Closing date 23/01/2026

Description

The Software Development Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering software projects on time and within scope and budget. This role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages project timelines, mitigates risks, and ensures clear communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with a solid understanding of software development processes.

Duties

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets.

• Oversee the full project lifecycle—from initial requirements through delivery and postlaunch evaluation.

• Track progress and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams including developers, QA engineers, designers, product managers, and other contributors.

• Facilitate project meetings (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.).

• Serve as the primary communication point between technical teams and stakeholders, translating technical details into clear business language.

• Manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and maintain alignment across teams.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in software development or technology-focused environments

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and modern development practices.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable criteria

• Background in software engineering or technical roles.

• Experience managing distributed or remote development teams.

Required qualifications

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and modern development practices.

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana, Azure DevOps, or equivalent).

Additional information

• Identify project risks and dependencies early; propose and execute mitigation strategies.

• Remove blockers and escalate issues when needed.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, security requirements, and compliance guidelines.

• Champion and support Agile/Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid development methodologies.

• Optimize workflows and promote continuous improvement in team processes.

• Ensure proper documentation of project artifacts, requirements, and decisions.

• Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or PMI-ACP.

• Experience managing distributed or remote development teams.

• Leadership and team motivation

• Clear and empathetic communication

• Time management and prioritization

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Strategic thinking and decision-making

• High attention to detail

All candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS screening.

Documents

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This vacancy is closed and is no longer taking applications