Software Project Manager

Obsidian Systems LLC

Software Project Manager responsible for overseeing software development projects and collaborating with engineering teams. Ensuring project delivery and alignment across multiple domains.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple software development projects from initiation through successful delivery.
Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
Coordinate communication between the client team, engineering, and other stakeholders.
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and blockers.
Review and update our project management system (Linear) and escalate major blockers or risks to ensure the projects stay on time.
Run agile ceremonies: sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming.
Track and report project progress, KPIs, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders.
Drive collaboration across distributed teams spanning multiple time zones.
Champion best practices in software development and agile project management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing projects in multiple domains: fintech, blockchain, AI/ML, SaaS, data science, and open-source.
A Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a technical field, or the equivalent
5+ years of experience managing technical software projects in agile environments.
Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Experience of using tools such as Linear are nice to haves
Proven ability to manage distributed, fully remote teams and coordinate across time zones.
Exceptional communication, organizational, relationship management, and influencing skills.
Technical literacy and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementagile methodologiesSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)ScrumKanbanrisk managementresource allocationKPI trackingmilestone reportingtechnical project management

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsrelationship managementinfluencing skillscollaborationproblem-solvingleadershipadaptabilitytime managementstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor's in Computer ScienceBachelor's in Engineeringagile certificationsproject management certifications