R&D Project Manager

Who are we?

PlaxidityX is a global leader in the automotive cyber security industry. We protect drivers & manufacturers from cyber attacks on their vehicles. We use top notch technology & have several products for inside & outside the car. Our growing team is built of talented thinkers and we are always looking for more!

Why PlaxidityX?

You can be part of a leading company in the automotive industry
You can help save lives
You can work with cool challenging technology
You can make an impact & help change the world

As part of our R&D team, we are seeking a project manager who will ensure timely delivery, alignment with business goals, and successful execution of projects/products!

Job Description and Key Responsibilities:

Manage projects/products and be responsible for the overall execution while working with the entire company from sales to research and development to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, timeline, budget, quality, operational needs, and resources
Create and maintain a comprehensive yearly/quarterly projects plan (WBS) and release plan, execute project/release plan, risk management monitoring (plan and mitigation), handle anomalies in plan, report plan progress to all stakeholders, etc.
Eliminates impediments, escalation point and catalysator for the teams and group
Measure teams progress - quality, goals and ongoing velocity
Timeline management - Quarter planning, sprint readiness, ongoing meetings, release cycle, feature development, external activities, etc.
Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to create engagement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements

Requirements:

B.Sc/BA degree in industrial engineering, computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
+4 years of experience in software project management; Agile software project management (traditional and scaled Agile)
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated and self-driven
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, excellent verbal and written skills in English
Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
Experience working with Jira