Technical Project Manager

Company Overview

Born out of Silicon Valley, Zicasso is a fast-growing travel tech company revolutionizing the luxury travel industry. We specialize in connecting discerning travelers with our global network of travel specialists to deliver bespoke, one-of-a-kind, global travel experiences.

Our esteemed clientele includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, Olympic cyclists, C-level executives, Academy Award recipients, and anyone seeking unforgettable, life-enriching travel adventures.

We command a strong lead within the industry, and we have the glowing reviews to prove it!

Our entire team is fully remote and spans across five continents. And we're growing!

Zicasso values a dynamic and progressive work environment that encourages innovative ideas and recognizes individuals who exhibit creativity, initiative, and hard work.

We welcome applicants who are motivated by the opportunity to continuously learn and grow with us, and who are eager to think outside of the box.

We are seeking individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic work setting and are excited to contribute to the success of our team.

For more information on our company, visit .

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager that specializes in Agile Methodologies to join our team and help us ensure the efficiency of all activities related to our Engineering Team.

You will be responsible for overseeing all phases of each project, from the handoff of designs to implementation, ensuring that project requirements are met, managing project timelines, and resources, and serving as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders.

The role reports to the VP of Engineering.

This is an international, fully-remote, freelance contractor position, working from home, at a location outside of the United States.

We are particularly seeking candidates who are based in Latin America (e.g. Argentina, Brazil).

There is flexibility in your work hours but we expect that you will generally maximize your overlap with California, eg. until 1pm or 2pm Pacific Time Zone (GMT -8).

The work will all be conducted in English.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee all Engineering activities of a project to ensure all milestones are met.
• Be an Agile Ambassador within Zicasso, own and facilitate the Agile Scrum processes and ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospective.
• As the Engineering Point of Contact, collaborate closely with the product team and stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions and guide the team through the product development lifecycle.
• Accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and within scope and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, and occasionally cross-company teams that are responsible for all aspects of a project, from initiation to closure.
• Proactively identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project success. This includes assessing technical, financial, and operational risks.
• Work closely with quality assurance teams as they conduct thorough testing and reviews to ensure that the final deliverables meet high-quality standards
• Exemplify strong initiative and management skills and take projects from original concept through final implementation by collaborating with all areas affected by the project.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and documentation of decisions, to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Actively seek out feedback from teammates and managers and work to use feedback that they receive as a tool for growth.
• Be flexible and adaptable in the face of evolving project requirements, priorities, and unexpected challenges.
• Facilitate teams through tough conversations and maintain a positive and supportive team environment.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related fields
• 6+ years of experience in Project Management with a proven record of working with technical teams to define, analyze and work through requirements definition, technical design, implementation, builds, and deployment.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or other relevant Agile certifications, is required
• Proven in-depth experience working with Agile tools, such as Atlassian Suite (Jira)
• Passionate about travel, preferably with experience traveling abroad and a strong curiosity about new international destinations.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to prioritize and work effectively in a remote setting
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to clearly communicate design decisions to stakeholders and explain the reasoning behind them

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• Proven experience with a variety of tools, such as ActiveCampaign, Freshdesk, etc.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing 3rd party integrations
• Business Analyst experience is considered a plus

What We Offer :

• Remote work and flexible hours that allow you to enjoy a great work-life balance.
• Innovative, fast-paced and collaborative culture that values diverse voices and opinions.
• Learning and development annual stipend.
• An unforgettable annual company retreat at one of the many international destinations we serve.

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