Assistant Project Director Software

Seattle Software is a premier software development company specializing in building apps and software projects for our high end clients who need to be epically cared for, and managed while making sure the dev teams are meeting deadlines and the clients are not scope creeping.

Software Firm needs a Jr Project Director to meet and greet clients at our Bellevue office, answer phones, and manage the back end.

About Us:

We are an old yet dynamic and growing company with a boutique small office in Bellevue, Washington and dev offices Washougal, Washington, Spokane as well as additional dev teams in Panama City, Panama, and an upcoming office in Medellin, Colombia. We specialize in building client projects with remote development teams in the US and across Latin America. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions while maintaining a collaborative and innovative work environment.

That means we need some oversight.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Director/Project Manager to oversee our software project managers and ensure the successful delivery of client projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, accounting, bookkeeping, and back-end data entry, with familiarity in Microsoft products (knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is a plus). This role requires a proactive leader who can ensure projects adhere to company methodologies, stay on schedule, and identify potential risks or out-of-scope items.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of project managers overseeing client projects with remote development teams both locally and in Panama City, Panama, and Medellin, Colombia.
• Review client and developer communications with meetings with bi-monthly to ensure adherence to company protocols and methodologies.
• Monitor project lifecycles to ensure timely delivery and identify potential risks or issues.
• Collaborate with PM's and stakeholders to draft RFP requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Oversee accounting, bookkeeping, and back-end data entry processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Will require occasional travel to Miami (stay in company Airbnb), Panama City, and Medellin (1-2 times per year) to interface with teams and stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between non-Spanish-speaking stakeholders and Spanish-speaking development teams.
• Ensure all contracts are managed accurately and identify out-of-scope items.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in software development or IT.
• Strong background in accounting, bookkeeping, and back-end data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Microsoft Dynamics knowledge is a plus).
• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken) is a must.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to foresee and mitigate risks.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
• Experience working with remote teams is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a super cool, innovative atmosphere in Bellevue, WA.
• Be part of a growing company with a global presence.
• Opportunity to travel and work with international teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for project management and a knack for problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this role

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $85,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• IT project management: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish and English (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellevue, WA 98004 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $98,000