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# Software Project Manager

- **Company:** PEN Group
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £43,000.0 - £48,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Query Performance, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Relational Databases, Database Schema, Github, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Next.js, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, TypeScript, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Production Code, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2864206495-2

## About the Role

* 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)

## Description

* 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


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