Project Manager, Software, Mandarin Fluent

Job Title: Software Project Manager

Location: London

Languages: English and Mandarin Fluent

Employment Type: Full-Time

£50-60k + benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical development programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Execution

• Define and manage project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate resources and track milestones to ensure timely delivery.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with engineering, product, design, QA, and operations teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Act as the central point of contact for all project-related communications.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and manage issues proactively.
• Remove blockers and escalate concerns when necessary.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain accurate and accessible project documentation.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to project management practices.
• Promote agile methodologies and support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification is a plus.

Experience

• 3–5+ years of project management experience, ideally with technical or software development teams.
• Proven experience managing full project life cycles in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid environments.

Tools & Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• Skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for stakeholder communication and documentation.
• Experience with tools like Asana, Smartsheet, Slack, or Miro is a plus.

General Skills

• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing cloud-based or enterprise software development projects.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code practices.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team driving innovation.
• Work on cutting-edge technology projects with real-world impact.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity, agility, and continuous learning.