Software Project Manager

• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple software projects simultaneously
• Day-to-day management and support of an overseas development team of engineers
• Translate business requirements into well-scoped technical tasks, epics, and milestones
• Track progress, manage risks proactively, and unblock delivery issues
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance where appropriate
• Communicate clearly with both technical teams and non-technical senior stakeholders
• Ensure platforms are built to be scalable, secure, and maintainable from the outset
• Evaluate technical approaches and contribute to architectural decisions
• Define and maintain development standards, workflows, and documentation practices

• 2+ years as a software developer or technical lead, writing production code
• Subsequent move into a delivery or management role: Software Project Manager, Technical Product Manager, Engineering Lead, Delivery Manager, or similar

(Candidates who have only ever worked in project or product management without a prior development background will not be considered for this role. Your development experience is what will make you effective here.), Prior Development Background (Required):

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on software development experience building production systems
• Proficiency in one or more modern stacks: JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Next.js, Node.js, PHP, or equivalent
• Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modelling
• Experience shipping at least one production software platform from development through to live

Project & Team Management (Required):

• Proven experience managing software delivery from requirements through to production release
• Experience leading or coordinating a small technical team, including remote or offshore engineers
• Comfortable using project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Linear, GitHub, Notion, etc.)
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and stakeholder communication skills

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Experience scaling products from MVP to full production with real user load
• Cloud or serverless deployment experience (AWS, GCP, Azure, or Vercel/similar)
• Database schema design and query performance optimisation
• Familiarity with AI/ML tooling or LLM integrations in production systems
• SaaS, CRM, or enterprise platform experience
• Agile or Scrum certification (though practical experience is more important to us)

• High level of ownership - you will shape how products are built and delivered, not just track tickets
• Work on a diverse portfolio of platforms with real business impact across multiple industries
• Collaborative culture that values technical depth and practical delivery over process for its own sake
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus Tier 2 visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
• Office based in Canary Wharf, London with a dynamic and growing team

Benefits

• Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Policy.
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discount schemes
• Cinema discounts
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities
• Financial wellbeing - personal debt advise.
• Financial wellbeing education
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness)

PEN Group is seeking an experienced Software Project Manager who began their career as a software developer and has since transitioned into delivery or product management. This is not a pure PM role - we need someone who genuinely understands code, can earn the trust of engineers, and can hold a technical conversation about architecture, performance, and trade-offs.

You will take ownership of a growing portfolio of in-house software platforms used across all businesses connected to PEN Group. You will manage a small overseas development team day-to-day from our Canary Wharf office, acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery.