[Hiring] Software Project Manager @Obsidian Systems

Role Description

We’re seeking a Software Project Manager who is passionate about driving clarity and delivering complex software initiatives. If you’re a proactive communicator who excels at orchestrating cross-functional teams, this role is for you.

As a Software Project Manager, you’ll own projects end-to-end — from planning and execution to delivery — ensuring teams stay aligned, and projects move forward smoothly. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping scope, timelines, and stakeholders in sync.

• Manage multiple software development projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate communication between the client team, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Review and update our project management system (Linear) and escalate major blockers or risks to ensure the projects stay on time.
• Run agile ceremonies: sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming.
• Track and report project progress, KPIs, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration across distributed teams spanning multiple time zones.
• Champion best practices in software development and agile project management.

Qualifications

• You’re a confident, detail-oriented project manager who thrives in technical environments.
• You can translate between technical and non-technical teams, keep everyone aligned, and deliver on time — even in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Availability to work core hours: 9 AM – 6 PM EST.

Requirements

• Experience managing projects in multiple domains: fintech, blockchain, AI/ML, SaaS, data science, and open-source.
• A Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a technical field, or the equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical software projects in agile environments.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Experience of using tools such as Linear are nice to haves.
• Proven ability to manage distributed, fully remote teams and coordinate across time zones.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, relationship management, and influencing skills.
• Technical literacy and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams.