Junior Project Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Junior Project Manager (AI): Managing the development of AI-powered web and mobile applications for diverse clients with an accent on project tracking, documentation, and cross-functional communication. Focus on maintaining project boards, coordinating between developers and senior PMs, and ensuring quality through feature testing.

Location: 100% Remote (Global team)

Company

A remote-first product design and engineering studio based in Boston specializing in AI-powered applications for brands and startups.

What you will do

• Prepare project plans including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Organize and maintain project boards to keep tasks visible and updated.
• Track project progress, maintain comprehensive documentation, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups and serve as the primary communication link between the development team and senior management.
• Test system and product features before releases to confirm they meet acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior PMs to estimate effort and balance trade-offs between scope, schedule, and quality.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience managing software development projects.
• Basic understanding of web-application development.
• English proficiency: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher.
• Understanding of Agile methodology (Scrum, Kanban) and theoretical knowledge of user stories and user flow drawing.
• Successful completion of IT PM courses and strong theoretical PM knowledge.
• High level of self-organization, responsibility, and attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual paid vacation (20-25 days depending on tenure) and paid sick leave.
• Well-being budget, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Full reimbursement for professional development courses and certifications (upon agreement).
• Hardware provided based on business needs.
• Strong positive engineering culture within a tightly-knit team of professionals.

Hiring process

• Interview with Recruiter.
• Interview with Head of PM.
• Optional small live test challenge.
• Final call with CTO and COO.