Software Engineering Project Manager II

3-5+ years of technical project management experience in software or technology. Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-team software initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and organizational abilities. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is a plus (optional). Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), including agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Experience working with engineering teams. Familiarity with software architecture, APIs, cloud services, or similar technical concepts. Competency with project management tools (Jira, Asana or similar).

Lead end-to-end project planning, scope definition, requirements, timelines, and resource allocation. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and status documentation. Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and daily standups. Act as liaison between departments and stakeholders. Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and dependencies. Ensure alignment on priorities, scope, and timelines. Identify and mitigate project risks. Escalate and resolve blockers. Oversee cross-team dependencies. Organize project documentation and technical materials. Optimize execution and improve project predictability. Support engineers, designers, and product managers. Facilitate decision-making discussions. Translate strategic priorities into project plans. Ensure project outcomes align with business goals. Provide executive-level summaries and support roadmap discussions.