Project Manager

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Sales & Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will bring a proven track record of managing projects from inception to completion, with a strong focus on fixed-price, short-term projects, and inceptions. You will combine pre-sales expertise, including proposal preparation and client engagement, with hands-on project delivery and client relationship management. You will also launch teams, establish effective workflows, and build strong bridges between clients and delivery teams to ensure seamless collaboration. A key part of the role will be driving teams toward autonomy, technical excellence, and consistent client satisfaction.

• Manage and oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and execute project plans, including scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and financial control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, managing expectations, and ensuring high satisfaction.
• Partner with sales and leadership teams to support pre-sales efforts, showcase capabilities, and help close new business opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and career development.
• Implement best practices in project management (Agile/Disciplined Agile), continuously improving delivery processes and removing bottlenecks.
• Monitor and manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, profitability, and compensation oversight.
• Facilitate effective communication across stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and timely issue escalation.
• Identify and address delivery risks and critical issues before client exposure.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support team promotions and internal career progression.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team to build strong project teams.

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Computer Science or related field, or relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, with a focus on fixed price and short-term projects, pre-sale experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects from start to end, including inceptions and pre-sales activities.
• Experience working cross-functionally with groups like Software Developers, Delivery/Project Managers, and Account Managers.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed proposals and manage pre-sales processes.
• Strong financial knowledge, with experience in managing project budgets and financial reporting.
• High level of organization, planning, prioritization and attention to detail; strong team orientation, maintain partnerships, collaborate and influence across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent client management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Upper-Intermediate English Level.

• Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: USD-based compensation with budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
• A selection of exciting projects: Modern solutions development for Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
• Flextime: Flexible schedules with options to work from home or in the office.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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