Junior Project Manager

TL;DR

Junior Project Manager (Software): Owning task breakdown and backlog management to transform high-level requirements into clear, production-ready tasks for development and other teams. Focus on ensuring task quality, completeness, and smooth execution within a structured, fast-paced environment.

Location: Applicants from any country are welcome to apply for the position as long as they are located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET.

Company

hirify.global is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products across the health, education, and entertainment industries.

What you will do

• Break down feature requirements into clear, actionable tasks for execution by various teams.
• Maintain a 7-day forward-looking backlog in the task management system.
• Ensure high task quality, including business reason, exact requirements, acceptance criteria, definition of done, and corner cases.
• Translate high-level product strategy into detailed execution plans in collaboration with the Project Owner.
• Achieve a 90%+ task quality rate, minimizing revisions.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in project coordination, product operations, or task management roles.
• Hands-on experience with task management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Linear).
• Proven ability to write clear, detailed documentation or task descriptions.
• Track record of working in structured, process-driven environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong written communication skills.
• English: B2 required.
• Work within approximately ± 4 hours of CET.

Nice to have

• Experience in tech/digital product companies.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies or sprint planning.
• Basic understanding of software development workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work environment and unlimited paid time off.
• Paid national holidays and a company-provided MacBook.
• Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement offering autonomy and entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Fast-growing team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Emphasis on ambition, drive, and delivering results.

Hiring process

• Application review (3–5 days).
• Recruiter Screening (40 minutes).
• Technical Interview (40 minutes).
• Final Interview (30 minutes).