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About the company:
Merge Rocks is a design and development agency with a strong focus on UX-first design, which is our core strength. Our team consists of 15+ designers and 5+ developers, allowing us to create impactful and visually stunning products.
Key figures about us:
- 6+ years on the market;
- 30+ employees;
- 90+ projects from the USA, Australia, and Europe.
We are now looking for an experienced and visionary Head of Project/Product Management to lead our PM team and oversee complex, long-term projects while driving operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
Product Management
- Manage 1–2 high-complexity, long-term projects (6 months or longer) simultaneously, taking full ownership of the product lifecycle from concept to successful delivery;
- Collaborate with clients, designers, and developers to gather, analyze, and document detailed product requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs;
- Develop comprehensive product roadmaps, breaking down requirements into actionable tasks and prioritizing them effectively for delivery;
- Drive the product vision, strategy, and execution while maintaining a clear focus on delivering value to both clients and end users;
- Act as the key decision-maker and point of contact for all product-related decisions, ensuring stakeholder alignment and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle;
- Proactively identify potential risks and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies to keep the project on track;
- Regularly review and adjust product plans based on client feedback, market insights, and team capacity to achieve the best possible outcomes
Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and guide a team of 2+ project managers;
- Scale the PM team by recruiting and onboarding new talents to meet growing business demands;
- Define and improve project management processes to ensure consistent delivery quality and efficiency across all teams;
- Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
Process Optimization
- Build and refine workflows, tools, and methodologies to improve project delivery processes;
- Develop scalable processes for both project tracking and communication to handle multiple high-complexity projects effectively.
Client Management
- Establish strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project expectations and progress;
- Proactively address client needs, manage potential conflicts, and maintain a high level of client trust and satisfaction;
- Present project updates, timelines, and deliverables to clients with clarity and confidence.
What is needed?
- Proven experience in leading and delivering complex projects with measurable success cases, preferably in the design industry;
- At least Upper-Intermediate English. Strong command of English, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate with international clients;
- Fluent Ukrainian, as the entire internal team communicates in Ukrainian;
- 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role;
- Hands-on experience as a Product Owner, including managing requirements, prioritizing features, and aligning with stakeholders;
- Strong skills in designing, implementing, and improving workflows and processes;
- Experience working with design and development teams in an agency environment;
- Exceptional communication skills (English at least Upper-Intermediate) to manage client relationships effectively;
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Notion, Trello);
- Ability to independently manage and deliver complex projects while balancing team and client needs;
- Experience in mentoring PMs;
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Perks of joining our team
- Fully-remote;
- Base salary + bonuses;
- Annual professional development budget of $1,000;
- Free handling of PE account from our accountants;
- Free English classes with a native speaker;
- 20 days of paid vacations and 10 days of sick leaves per year;
- Coworking space coverage — available for team members in Ukraine;
- Flexibility to work on different projects globally, offering diverse experiences;
- A collaborative and ambitious team with a modern approach and strong leadership;
- Open-mindness and flexibility in both work culture and projects.
📮 Apply now:
Email: [email protected]
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