Project Manager
Max Retail
Operations
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Posted on Jan 28, 2025
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to join our team and work closely with the CTO to scale a high-profile tech company from Series A to Series B. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-impact projects, fostering a strong company culture, and supporting the growth and scaling of our teams.
You will be part of a mission-driven company powered by a dynamic start-up team of talented engineers and product managers who are passionate about building innovative solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery, alignment with organizational goals, and successful execution of key initiatives.
This is a unique opportunity to drive complex, high-visibility projects across technology, product, operations, and business development, while directly contributing to the company's growth and success.
What You'll Do:
- Help organize and manage team events, vertical meetings, HR activities, and initiatives to strengthen company culture.
- Work closely with product managers on high-profile projects to ensure alignment with business objectives and foster a positive, productive environment.
- Leverage Agile project management methodologies to drive efficiency, adaptability, and continuous improvement in processes and team workflows.
- Coordinate and oversee projects across engineering, product, design, and other departments, ensuring milestones are achieved on time.
- Facilitate collaboration among teams to drive impactful outcomes.
- Act as the go-to person for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration at all levels.
- Provide regular updates to the CTO, leadership, and other stakeholders, flagging risks and proposing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Facilitate team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and reviews to encourage collaboration and alignment.
- Mentor team members, fostering engagement and alignment with strategic goals.
- Identify challenges early and work with the team to resolve issues before they become roadblocks.
- Maintain organized and accessible project documentation for all phases.
- Share lessons learned, best practices, and insights across teams to encourage a culture of growth and learning.
- Work with the finance team to track project budgets and allocate resources effectively.
- Ensure costs are controlled and aligned with company priorities.
- Design and implement scalable processes to support the company's growth and evolving needs.
- Guide teams through organizational and strategic changes, ensuring seamless transitions while maintaining alignment with overarching company objectives.
Who You Are:
- Experience: 3-5 years of project management experience in a technology-driven environment, preferably with exposure to cross-functional teams.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with software development teams, understanding the technical aspects of projects, and bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management software such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com. Strong proficiency in using collaboration tools like Slack, Google Workspace, or Microsoft Teams.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping them on track and within scope.
- Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate problems, identify solutions, and drive projects to completion.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. PMP or Agile certification is a plus.
