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XM Cyber

Senior R&D Project Manager

XM Cyber, Chicago, Illinois, United States,


XM Cyber is the leader in hybrid-cloud security posture management, using the attacker’s perspective to find and remediate critical attack paths across on-premises and multi-cloud networks.We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic software company. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading cross-functional R&D teams to deliver software projects on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, scrum methodology, and the ability to drive successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex software projects, preferred in SaaS and cloud environments and fostering collaboration among team members.Key Responsibilities:Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, scope, and budgetWork closely with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and success criteriaDevelop and maintain project plans, resource allocation, and risk management strategiesMonitor and track project progress, identifying and resolving issues to ensure project goals are metCommunicate project status, updates, and risks to key stakeholders and senior managementFoster collaboration and communication among project team members to drive project successCoordinate cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, support and product to achieve project milestonesProvide guidance and mentorship to R&D managers and team membersContinuously seek opportunities to improve project management processes and methodologieRequirements

Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related fieldProven experience as a Project Manager in a software company, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in managing software projectsStrong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practicesExcellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate team membersProven track record of successfully delivering software projects on time and within budgetExperience working in an Agile environment, with knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile frameworksFamiliarity with SaaS solutions, cloud technologies and big-data pipelines - advantageExperience working with JIRA framework - Must

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