Middle-Strong/Senior Project Manager (Hardware & Fixed-Price Expert)

TL;DR

Middle-Strong/Senior Project Manager (Hardware & Fixed-Price Expert): Managing complex, real-time, multi-component systems with deep hardware integrations and strict scope control within an outsourcing model, with an accent on Fixed-Price project delivery, scope baseline management, and IoT/hardware/software integration. Focus on strategically balancing scope, schedule, and budget, building client relationships, pre-sales support, and fostering a high-performance culture.

Location: Remote (Ukrainian Nationality required), with office options in Kyiv or Lviv.

Company

hirify.global helps businesses thrive through tech partnership and strengthens the engineering community by sharing knowledge and creating opportunities.

What you will do

• Act as primary gatekeeper for Project Delivery, strategically balancing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure high-quality results.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and act as the main point of contact for escalations and high-level reporting.
• Support the sales team in estimating new Fixed-Price opportunities, drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), and presenting delivery capabilities.
• Mentor junior/middle PMs and foster a high-performance culture within the engineering team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management within an outsourcing business model.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering Fixed-Price (FP) projects with deep expertise in scope baseline management, change request (CR) procedures, and financial risk mitigation.
• Practical experience managing IoT projects or complex systems involving hardware, firmware, and cloud/mobile software layers.
• Experience managing the full SDLC of large-scale projects (6–12+ months) with cross-functional teams.
• English Proficiency: Advanced / C1 (Fluent) for negotiation, presenting complex technical concepts, and conflict management.
• Ukrainian Nationality required.
• Proficiency in Scrum/Kanban for development, combined with Waterfall-style planning.
• Advanced skills in identifying, quantifying, and mitigating technical and business risks.
• Expert level in Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and financial tracking tools.

Nice to have

• PMP, Prince2, or PSM II certifications.
• Technical background (former Developer or QA) or a degree in Engineering/Computer Science.
• Experience with international compliance standards (GDPR, ISO, or industry-specific IoT standards).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and good compensation package.
• Exciting, challenging, and stable startup projects with a modern stack.
• Corporate English course and opportunities to practice English and communication skills.
• Professional study compensation, online courses, and certifications.
• Career development opportunities with semi-annual and annual salary review processes.
• VIP medical insurance or sports coverage.
• Flexible working hours (start your day between 8:00 and 11:30).
• Paid vacation (18 working days) and sick leaves.
• Cozy offices in Kyiv and Lviv with stable electricity and Wi-Fi (Generator & Starlink).
• Compensation for coworking (except for employees from Kyiv and Lviv).
• Unlimited work from home from anywhere in the world.