Very Big Things

Senior Project Manager

Very Big Things

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own project delivery end-to-end: Lead planning, execution, and delivery across the full project lifecycle—from kickoff through go-live and beyond.
  • Drive fast, iterative cycles: Structure work into small, shippable increments aligned with VBT's 8–12 week delivery model.
  • Prioritize ruthlessly.
  • Manage multiple workstreams: Context-switch effectively across clients and projects while maintaining quality and visibility on all fronts.
  • Partner with Project Partners and clients: Align on scope, priorities, and trade-offs.
  • Translate business needs into actionable plans for delivery teams.
  • Keep delivery teams unblocked: Anticipate risks, surface blockers early, and take action to keep engineers and designers focused on high-value work.
  • Use AI tools as a force multiplier: Leverage ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools to accelerate your own workflows—planning, documentation, communication, analysis.
  • Own project financials: Track budgets, hours, and resource utilization. Flag deviations early and adjust plans accordingly.
  • Communicate with clarity and urgency: Set expectations, escalate appropriately, and keep stakeholders informed without noise.
  • Adapt process to context: Apply agile principles pragmatically—not by the book, but in service of outcomes. Know when to flex and when to hold the line.

Requirements

  • 5+ years managing software delivery projects, ideally in consulting, agency, or client-embedded environments
  • Experience with AI/Gen-AI projects or a demonstrated ability to ramp quickly on technical concepts and communicate effectively with engineering teams building AI systems
  • Hands-on use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar) to improve your own productivity and workflows
  • Strong command of agile principles —Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches—with the judgment to adapt process to the situation rather than follow a playbook
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Tempo, Linear, or similar
  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English; able to lead client calls, write clear documentation, and navigate difficult conversations.
  • High tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information.
  • Strong prioritization instincts —you know what matters and what can wait.
  • Empathy and conflict-resolution skills —you keep teams motivated and aligned even when things get hard.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience and location, plus performance upside
  • Flexible PTO
  • True remote work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project deliveryagile principlesScrumKanbanAI toolsproject managementbudget trackingresource utilizationrisk managementcommunication
Soft Skills
prioritizationempathyconflict resolutionadaptabilityclarity in communicationdecision makingstakeholder managementteam motivationcontext-switchingproblem-solving