R&D Project Manager - Temp Position (Maternity Leave)

NanitNanit is the first smart monitor to merge computer vision with data-backed sleep science, to produce the most advanced and secure camera technology ever introduced to the home. Nanit combines computer vision, machine learning, and advanced camera sensors to measure a baby's sleep cycle by providing actionable insights that improve the entire family's sleep. We are a dynamic VC-backed startup with proven products, marquee investors, and a terrific team of peopleAbout The RoleWe're looking for an experienced and self-driven R&D Project Manager to join us for a temporary position (maternity leave replacement).As an R&D project manager, you will work closely with our R&D teams and collaborate with Product and Engineering, mid and upper management to ensure alignment with the company's strategy, commitments, and goals. You will be responsible for end-to-end operational aspects of R&D projects, including working in a dynamic environment, across multiple interfaces, and under a tight schedule. If you are a great communicator and highly organized and detail-oriented with vast experience in project management, we are looking for you!What Will You Do

• Lead cross-R&D initiatives and hold E2E plans, dependencies & risks
• Drive and facilitate the quarterly roadmap planning and track the quarterly scope progress / changed
• Work closely with Team leaders on scrum practices; manage Jira to support it
• Continue evolving and developing the methodology together with the rest of the team using a continuous improvement mindset. Be a central player in developing the procedures, choosing the tools, and determining how to manage our programs
• Oversee release management
• Oversee production issues handling
• Oversee R&D KPIs- Build a dashboard, monitor them, and derive insights & plans for improvement
• Organize and lead project status and working meetings - Communicate clearly and transparently project status, Proactively identify and resolve project conflicts

• 1-2 years of experience with proven Program Management (Leading cross-company initiatives in R&D-oriented companies) and Agile methodologies at scale - Must
• Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Knowledge of OKR methodology and/or setting KPIs
• Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient with Jira - making the most of the Atlassian ecosystem, experience with advanced Roadmaps Structure - an advantage
• Perform problems troubleshooting and find quick solutions
• Flexible thinking and quick adaptation to changes
• High-level proficiency in Excel

• We have an awesome product that makes life a little more manageable for new parents
• We work hard. We are constantly striving to discover new and innovative ways to improve our products and ourselves
• We invest in people. We consider each employee a long-term investment and we see value in continuously nurturing and training them
• We believe in creating a fun, ego-less, family-friendly, flexible work environment