Software Project Manager - UK

Software Project Manager - UK & Europe

Obsidian Systems is a growing consulting business specializing in delivering complex software solutions for clients in both traditional and non-traditional financial institutions, with a focus on the blockchain and fintech sectors. As we expand our presence into the United Kingdom and Europe, we are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Software Project Manager to lead high-impact client initiatives with strategic partners in the financial and regulatory markets. If you are a proactive communicator who thrives in coordinating cross-functional teams in distributed, remote environments, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

As a Software Project Manager, you will drive impactful client projects from inception through successful delivery. Working with a project team of highly skilled software engineers specializing in blockchain solutions for financial institutions, you will ensure seamless execution, clear communication, timely delivery, and engaged stakeholders across multiple time zones.

• Manage multiple concurrent software development projects for key clients in the UK and Europe, from initiation to completion
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation schedules
• Facilitate clear communication between client teams, engineering, and other stakeholders
• Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and blockers-taking action to mitigate them early
• Regularly update our project management system (Linear) and escalate critical blockers or risks to keep projects on track
• Organize and run agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Track and communicate project progress, KPIs, and milestones to leadership and other stakeholders
• Foster seamless collaboration among remote teams across different time zones
• Advocate for and implement best practices in software development and agile project management

Who You Are

• A confident, detail-oriented project manager who excels in technical consulting environments
• Skilled at translating between technical and non-technical audiences while ensuring alignment and timely delivery, even in complex, fast-paced environments

What You Bring

• Experience managing projects in the financial, regulatory, fintech, blockchain, AI/ML, SaaS, data science, or open-source domains
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years managing technical software projects within agile frameworks, ideally in a consulting context
• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
• Experience with project management tools like Linear is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead fully remote, distributed teams and coordinate work across time zones
• Outstanding communication, organization, relationship-building, and influencing skills
• Technical literacy and a proven track record of collaborating closely with engineering teams, particularly those focused on blockchain solutions for financial institutions

Join us as we expand and deliver innovative solutions for the next generation of financial and regulatory institutions across the UK and Europe.