Location: Baku
Experience Required: 2–3 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Junior Project Manager to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects using both Agile and traditional methodologies, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery, and promoting a collaborative project environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects using Agile and traditional PM methodologies.
- Work with cross-functional teams to define objectives, deliverables, scope, and timelines.
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and schedules in line with business goals.
- Identify project risks, create mitigation strategies, and resolve issues promptly.
- Facilitate team communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track project progress, performance metrics, and key milestones.
- Promote continuous improvement and implement project best practices.
- Ensure proper documentation of project artifacts (e.g., user stories, test cases, acceptance criteria).
- Guide teams in Agile practices and coach less experienced team members.
- Organize and lead regular project status and working meetings.
- Support the Product Owner in managing stakeholder communications and expectations.
- Assist in establishing effective project governance frameworks.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of hands-on project management experience.
- Solid understanding of Agile and traditional PM methodologies.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel.
- Experience in the IT sector is an advantage.
- PMP or Agile certification is preferred.
- Proficiency in Russian and English (especially in a business setting).
Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.