Senior Software Project Manager

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with 5+ years of experience in Agile project delivery (Scrum preferred), in a software outsourcing or multi-client environment. You will be responsible for ensuring project delivery within scope, time, and budget, while implementing Scrum, leading ceremonies, and guiding the team toward best practices and tools.

What would be great to have:

• 5+ years of proven experience
  in Agile project delivery (
  Scrum preferred
  ) in a software development environment — ideally in an outsourcing or multi-client context.
• Full understanding of the software development lifecycle
  , tech stacks, and project management principles for both
  mobile and web products
  .
• Proven ability to
  manage multiple simultaneous projects
  with cross-functional teams (Design, Development, QA).
• Strong ability to
  communicate roadmaps, priorities, and decisions
  clearly across teams and executive stakeholders.
• Experience with
  client-facing delivery
  , including managing scope, evolving priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to
  discuss technical trade-offs
  with developers and translate technical implications for non-technical audiences.
• Experience defining
  acceptance criteria
  and collaborating with QA teams to ensure coverage and quality.
• Proven experience with
  product delivery in the IoT space
  (wearables, smart home devices, or connected products) is a major plus.
• A solid understanding of
  API integrations
  , cloud platforms, and mobile deployment workflows.
• A
  technical background
  (previous experience as a Developer or QA Engineer) is a strong plus, helping you better understand implementation challenges and communicate effectively with the engineering team.
• An "
  unofficial bachelor's degree in problem-solving
  " — whether self-taught or earned through experience, you know how to think on your feet and find the most effective solutions.
• Ability to
  motivate and guide teams
  to work together efficiently and achieve a common purpose.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure the successful delivery
  of projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Lead Agile project delivery
  — implement Scrum, facilitate ceremonies (Daily, Planning, Review, Retro, Refinements), and guide the team toward effective collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all project stages, including active
  pre-sales involvement
  (including defining effort estimates, delivery timelines, quoting, risk assessment).
• Maintain and prioritize the
  product backlog
  , ensuring proper task definition, assignment, and alignment with client goals.
• Monitor progress
  on planned scope and proactively support the team in removing blockers.
• Identify and communicate
  risks transparently
  , ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Support clients in defining
  product roadmaps and release strategies
  , keeping in mind goals, resources, and timelines.
• Document product requirements/specifications
  in detail for delivery teams.
• Contribute to
  Statements of Work (SOWs)
  and other project documentation for clients.
• Support
  administrative tasks
  related to invoicing, timesheet review, and workforce planning.
• Educate clients and internal teams (incl. more junior team members) on
  Agile principles, dev cycles, and delivery expectations
  .

How you should be:

• Highly
  adaptive and pragmatic
  , thriving in dynamic environments where change is the norm.
• A
  problem-solver by nature
  , able to turn challenges into opportunities.
• A
  self-starter
  who takes ownership and drives clarity, even in ambiguity.
• Demonstrated ability to
  lead by influence
  , not authority, across cross-functional Agile teams.
• Strong bias toward
  action and outcome-oriented thinking
  .
• Able to
  balance multiple stakeholders
  with clarity, empathy, and diplomacy.
• Excellent communicator — fluent in
  English and Romanian
  (written and spoken), very comfortable with client-facing conversations.

We offer you the following:

• A
  supportive and passionate team
  focused on building great digital products for international clients.
• People-first management
  and a culture where your opinion matters.
• Continuous learning & growth opportunities
  , with mentorship and career roadmap support.
• Flexible schedule &
  work-from-home
  options.
• Monthly
  team events, knowledge sharing
  , and internal celebrations.
• Private medical insurance
  (Regina Maria).
• A chance to work on
  impactful IoT and connected device projects
  that bridge the digital and physical worlds.

How you should be involved:

Full-time

Location:

Hybrid (Cluj-Napoca based)
– This role combines remote work with on-site collaboration at our Cluj-Napoca HQ, depending on project and team needs. Candidates must be based in Cluj-Napoca.

About us:

We are
Salt & Pepper
, a full-service software development company dedicated to building
digital products that matter
.

We provide end-to-end software services across the entire product lifecycle — from business analysis and UI/UX design to development, QA, and maintenance.

Our mission is to help startups and enterprises build innovative web and mobile products — with a growing focus on
IoT, wearables, and connected devices
, where software meets the physical world.

We started in 2016 with a team of 3 and have since grown to over 60 people. Our clients span
Europe and North America
, in sectors such as
fintech, healthcare, education, entertainment, sports, and tourism
.

If you're ready to make an impact and help build the next generation of connected products, we'd love to hear from you.

Drop us a line