Project Manager in Ajax Systems

Project Manager Kyiv Ajax Systems is an international technology company, the largest European developer and manufacturer of Ajax security systems with smart home capabilities. A whole ecosystem of 135 devices, mobile and desktop applications, server infrastructure. Every year, we demonstrate a multiple increase in both the number of the team and the number of users worldwide. Currently, the company has more than 3,000 employees. Ajax sensors protect 2.5 million users in more than 169 countries. Device development at Ajax is handled by R&D, which consists of four departments: System, Device, Automation and QA. System Department makes devices smart, turning them into full-fledged IoT. They created and develop OSMalevich (modular RTOS for different hardware platforms) and cloud service Ajax Cloud (Java 20/ Kotlin, AWS, Akka, NATS, Kafka, Mongo, MySQL). Applications for iOS (Objective-C, Swift), Android (Java, Kotlin), Windows/macOS (Python/ C++, QT, QML) have been developed for the management and maintenance of system monitoring by users, installers and engineers of security companies. We are looking for a new player for the System Department who will strengthen the management team. The most important thing for a Project Manager is the desire to work in this field, to move mountains, to develop at a frantic pace with an eye for results. Necessary knowledge of Tanavyka: 2 years of experience in usferiIT project management as a technical PM; leadership, proactivity and a high level of self-organization; analytical, systematic and critical thinking; experience of working with releases, disengaging several teams at the same time; knowledge and experience of using flexible development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), the ability to adapt them to the needs of the project; knowledge of classical project management principles; high communication skills: the ability to find compromises with interested parties, to obtain and find out all the necessary information; the ability to quickly solve problems, make decisions and take responsibility; the ability to work with a team, regardless of your or your team's mood, to lead by means, to coordinate and to motivate; English is not lower than Upper Intermediate. It will be a plus: experience working with SAFe/SA certification; experience of working in projects with stable releases by real users; experience in working with cross-platform projects, API/embedded/server part; work experience in a product company. Task: delivery of the release on time, qualitatively and efficiently; creation of new or adaptation of existing processes of interaction with adjacent systems; conducting negotiations on technical issues with developers, business analysts and product managers; prompt resolution of issues arising in the delivery process; management of changes in project tariffs; assessment of the scope of work and planning of releases; participation in prioritization and maintaining the relevance of the backlog; planning and prioritization of release tasks for the team; maintaining project documentation; interaction with the technical leader and architect at all stages of project development; interaction with stakeholders and the product owner; organization and modification of operational work processes in the team to optimize the use of resources; resource management of the team (organization and participation in hiring,dismissals, creation of plans for personal development of employees); solving organizational issues to maintain the comfort of the team and focus on the result. We offer: the opportunity to propose and implement your own ideas that have an impact on the product and production; the work of a motivated team and zero bullshit culture; competitive salary; Medical Insurance; corporate English; compensation for specialized training; the opportunity to participate in the beta test project of Ajax security systems — receiving and testing new gadgets before their release. Ajax Systems is a Ukrainian success story, a place of incredible power and energy. Join us to make Made in Ukraine synonymous with reliability.