We are a rapidly growing organization in the Woodbridge, NJ area. We are seeking to hire a Mobile Application Developer- Project Manager to join our team of progressive professionals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following responsibilities:
Job Summary:
The Mobile App Development Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and delivery of mobile and web applications with a specific focus on coordinating offshore development teams. This role is responsible for managing communication, aligning offshore teams with in-house stakeholders, tracking development progress, and ensuring timely delivery of app projects.
Job Responsibilities:
App Development Coordination : Work closely with offshore app development team to coordinate the planning, development, and delivery of mobile and web applications.
Sprint Planning : Plan sprints, managing sprint backlogs, and ensuring offshore development team are on track with their assigned tasks, especially across different time zones.
Communication : Serve as the primary point of contact between in-house stakeholders (product owners, UX/UI designers, QA teams) and offshore development team. Ensure clear communication of app requirements, updates, and issues.
Task Tracking : Use project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) to track and manage offshore development tasks, monitor progress, and follow up on milestones to ensure deadlines are met.
Documentation : Maintain detailed project documentation, including user stories, technical specs, and status reports, ensuring offshore team have clear guidelines and requirements.
Meeting Facilitation : Organize and lead daily or weekly remote meetings with offshore teams to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure alignment with in-house teams. This includes daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Quality Assurance Coordination : Collaborate with QA teams to ensure offshore developers deliver high-quality code and that app features are tested and meet quality standards before release.
Change Management : Manage changes in project scope, timelines, or deliverables, and effectively communicate these changes to both in-house and offshore team.
App Store Coordination : Assist in preparing app releases, coordinating with offshore developers to ensure all necessary documentation and assets are ready for App Store and Google Play submission.
Reporting : Provide regular updates to the Director of R&D and stakeholders on the progress of offshore development, identifying risks, and addressing any roadblocks.
Job Requirements:
Experience : 5+ years of experience in project coordination, preferably working with offshore or distributed development teams in a mobile or web app development environment.
Technical Skills : Familiarity with mobile and web app development processes (Agile/Scrum methodologies) and experience with project management tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
Offshore Team Coordination : Experience working with offshore development teams, understanding the challenges of managing teams across different time zones.
App Development Knowledge : Understanding of mobile platforms (iOS, Android).
Communication Skills : Excellent communication skills to effectively manage remote collaboration and bridge cultural and language differences.
Organizational Skills : Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and time zone challenges in an app development environment.
Problem-Solving : Capable of identifying and resolving project challenges involving offshore teams.
Certifications : Project management certifications (e.g., CAPM, PMP, CSM) are a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with the app store submission processes for both iOS and Android platforms.
Understanding of deployment pipelines (e.g., CI/CD) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Knowledge of app testing, user feedback loops, and analytics tools (e.g., Firebase, App Annie).
Experience in managing cultural and language differences with offshore teams.
Key Competencies:
Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate across multiple time zones.
Proactive in managing offshore team needs and potential communication challenges.
Effective at problem-solving and addressing project risks remotely.
Team player with the ability to foster collaboration across geographically distributed teams.