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X-FLOW · 1 month ago

Project Manager (Backend)

X-FLOW is a mobile game development company established in 2018, known for its popular digital coloring book, Happy Color. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Backend team to coordinate tasks, manage workloads, and oversee project timelines.

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Responsibilities

Act as the central coordination point for the backend team
Define and break down tasks into actionable items
Plan workloads based on realistic capacity and priorities
Coordinate parallel work streams and ensure tasks are completed on time
Organize and facilitate meetings (efficiently and purpose-driven)
Oversee the preparation and release of new versions
Provide quick answers to the team’s operational questions, such as: – Who is working on what? – Who can be quickly brought in to help? – What is currently at risk?
Maintain Jira and documentation in excellent condition
Manage shifting priorities without losing control or clarity

Qualification

Agile methodologiesBackend technical understandingProject ManagementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsRussian languageEnglish language

Required

5+ years of experience as a PM / Project Manager / Delivery Manager in complex technical teams
Formal education in management or solid theoretical knowledge (PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Broad practical exposure: ability to handle non-standard cases and adapt different practices as needed
Comfortable working in conditions of uncertainty and constant change
Strong communication skills and a leadership mindset
Russian - С1/higher, English - B1+
Understanding of the backend technical context: microservices, APIs, releases, dependencies, queues, SLAs
Not at the code level, but enough to have meaningful, informed conversations with engineers
Able to speak the same language as the team and clearly understand the topics under discussion

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working hours and remote/office work options.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
A fun and inclusive company culture that celebrates diversity and creativity.