Leapros, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Information Technology Project Manager
Leapros, Inc. is a trusted workforce solutions partner specializing in recruitment and staffing solutions. They are seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects aimed at enhancing their proprietary database system while serving as a liaison between internal stakeholders and outsourced development partners.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project management for database enhancements, feature development, bug fixes, performance optimizations, and infrastructure-related upgrades in collaboration with our outsourced software development team
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets; track progress and ensure alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements common in financial services
Facilitate effective communication and coordination between internal teams and our external development team
Drive continuous improvement in development processes, with a focus on increasing automation and expanding analytics capabilities (e.g., better data extraction, visualization tools, integration with BI/analytics platforms)
Qualification
Required
4-6 years of hands-on experience as an IT Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, or similar role, ideally in software development, database projects, or financial/regulated industries
Proven track record managing projects involving outsourced/offshore/nearshore development teams
Strong understanding of web application development lifecycles and familiarity with the following technologies (or similar stacks): PHP & Laravel framework, Nginx web server, Ubuntu Linux environment, PostgreSQL database
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP are a plus but not required)
Demonstrated success in delivering projects that improve automation (e.g., scripting, process orchestration) and/or analytics/reporting capabilities
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and business needs for technical teams
Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and long-term platform evolution
Preferred
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack/Teams, Git/version control workflows, or basic CI/CD concepts
Basic understanding of database performance tuning, ETL processes, or data modeling