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.

About The Role

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

MUST HAVES

• 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.

Perks And Benefits

• Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
• A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
• Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.