Project Manager

As a Project Manager at SKO Systems, you will support successful execution of software and technology projects by coordinating across cross-functional teams. You’ll manage schedules, remove blockers, track scope, and report progress. This role is delivery-focused, requires high attention to detail, and directly contributes to the Program Manager’s and organization's success by maintaining consistency, transparency, and performance in execution.

Essential Functions

/ Deliverables Project Planning & Sprint Management: Collaborate with the Sr. Project Manager to define sprint goals, capacity planning, and iteration timelines using Agile/Scrum practices Task Coordination & Follow-up: Ensure tickets/stories are properly defined, assigned, estimated, and updated. Coordinate with developers, QA, and designers Progress & Risk Tracking: Track sprint velocity, monitor deadlines, and proactively escalate risks to Sr.

Project Manager with mitigation options Requirements Validation & Clarification: Work with Business Analysts and clients to ensure user stories and requirements are clear, testable, and aligned to goals Client Communication Support: Assist in creating and presenting weekly status reports, release notes, and demo readiness updates Tool Management (Jira/ADO): Maintain project boards, workflows, and reports in Jira or Azure DevOps.

Ensure ticket hygiene and sprint health Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Update Confluence, RAID logs, SOPs, meeting notes. Facilitate knowledge transfer and lessons learned Quality and Delivery Assurance: Ensure QA coverage, regression checks, and UAT alignment with delivery timelines. Coordinate signoff and documentation Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with BAs, PMO Analysts, QA, DevOps, and UI/UX to maintain alignment and velocity Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements to workflows, sprint retro, and team velocity metrics.

Contribute ideas to improve delivery frameworks​ Requirements Education : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field Certifications: PMP certification is preferred Required Years and Area of Professional Experience: 8 years and above experience, preferably in software development or software QA three to four years and four years of project management technology-led environments Project management competency and tools awareness: Project Management Tools: Azure DevOps “ADO” or Jira Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid models Lifecycle Expertise: Full project lifecycle (requirements → design → integration → testing) Technical Understanding: Ability to align software development with business objectives Communication & Documentation: Status reporting, change management, stakeholder communication and planning Professional competencies Strong stakeholder management and client communication skills Ability to lead teams, track performance, and resolve risks/issues Experience in project scoping, scheduling, and budget control Proficient in creating and maintaining project documentation Strong organizational, multitasking, and analytical abilities Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent coordination, organization, and delivery tracking Ability to work across multiple teams and manage dependencies Strong communication and reporting skills (verbal, written, visual) Working knowledge of SDLC, QA processes, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies Detail-oriented with a mindset for process improvement and delivery optimization Ethics & Compliance: This position requires high standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability.

You must demonstrate respect, integrity, and the courage to raise concerns where appropriate, ensuring a healthy delivery culture