Project Manager (software engineering)
Who We AreProwess Consulting is a consulting firm that specializes in helping the largest enterprises in the technology industry define, manage, benchmark, and market their solutions and services. We take great pride in investing the time and effort to gain a deep understanding of our clients’ technologies, their customers, and the stories and strategies they need to tell to be successful in the market. Our team of technology and marketing experts is immersed in the technology trends that affect our clients’ businesses, so we can add value at every stage of engagement to help them succeed.
Who You Are
Prowess Consulting is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the work for a US based client working with our offshore team of Software Engineer (SWE) located in India. As the Project Manager, you will oversee operations for a compliance program to inventory, document, and test in-scope APIs. The PM will work closely with a small software engineering team. This role is responsible for keeping the engineering work on track by managing several workstreams, including issue resolution, schedule, reporting, training, and client communication—ensuring that planned deliverables are executed efficiently and transparently.To be considered for this role, you must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Washington.This is a full-time role that can be worked remotely, however, collaboration with teammates centered in the Pacific time zone will be essential. No third-party agencies, please.Responsibilities
- Own the rhythm of business for the program, including planning, tracking inventory and triage reviews, and running program operations.Work closely with Lead Developer on Offshore team to ensure alignment with development goals.Maintain clear visibility by overseeing daily and weekly reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies, and proactively address issues that may impact delivery.Coordinate work across stakeholders to ensure expectations are aligned and decisions are made in a timely manner.Translate technical work into clear status updates, timelines, and lightweight documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.Track action items, milestones, and deliverables using standard project management and engineering tools such as Azure DevOps or equivalent.Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment that emphasizes quality, predictability, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications (Minimum)
- 3+ years of experience in a Project Manager or Technical Project Manager role supporting software engineering teams, including teams of offshore developers.Experience managing software development workstreams, including task tracking, dependency management, and delivery reporting.Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with small, agile engineering teams where the Project Manager is hands-on and execution-focused.Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery models such as Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches.Working knowledge of software development concepts such as APIs, services, and release cycles.Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools for tracking engineering work and reporting progress.Comfort operating in client-facing or consulting environments with changing priorities.
What Success Looks Like
- Engineers remain focused on building software while the Project Manager owns coordination, tracking, and communication.Risks and schedule impacts are identified early and addressed proactively.Stakeholders have clear, consistent visibility into progress, next steps, and outcomes.
- The offered pay range for this position is $85,000 – 95,000 per year, depending on experience.