Middle Project Manager

VeliTech is a product company, where everyone is passionate about technology and strives to stay ahead of the curve. Our team is fueled by a deep understanding of cutting-edge frameworks, technologies, and continuous learning.
 
This combo brought us success, 35+ million users served with our iGaming products, breakthrough Tech Radar, and a team of 200+ bright minds who made this happen. 
 

We invite a Middle Project Manager to join the VeliSports product team.

VeliSports is where sport meets smart technology. As part of the VeliTech ecosystem, we’re developing a sportsbook platform that gives our clients full control over their offering, from real-time odds management to automated risk handling and in-depth player insights.

Working at VeliSports means building a product that handles high traffic, complex data, and fast-changing markets. Our team is focused on making sports betting operations more efficient while giving players a smooth and engaging experience. If you enjoy solving real challenges and creating tools that make a difference, VeliSports is the place to be.

In this role you will:

• Define project goals, scope, and timeline aligned with product and business objectives
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of key milestones
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and deviations
• Prepare regular reports and keep stakeholders informed
• Organize and lead Agile ceremonies: planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Ensure adherence to Agile principles and practices
• Support delivery planning and execution in close collaboration with Product Owners
• Stay updated on Agile best practices and industry trends, applying new insights to project
• management
• Act as the key communication link between development teams and stakeholders
• Manage expectations and align deliverables with business priorities
• Maintain transparency on team progress, risks, and dependencies
• Collaborate with Product Owners in managing and prioritizing the product backlog
• Ensure product goals and backlog items are well understood by the team
• Facilitate communication between the Product Owner and the development team
• Facilitate clear documentation of user stories, acceptance criteria, and other key artifacts

Enable High-Performing, Empowered Teams

• Coach and mentor the team in Agile frameworks
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Help the team self-organize, be cross-functional, and stay engaged
• Promote transparent communication and collaboration
• Encourage feedback loops and lead effective retrospectives
• Encourage experimentation, continuous learning, and process improvement
• Promote team empowerment through team-building techniques and shared ownership

Track Progress & Optimize Performance

• Measure and monitor team velocity, sprint health, and delivery KPIs
• Identify areas for optimization and implement changes that improve productivity and
• outcomes
• Utilize Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence to track team progress, productivity, and
• individual performance

Oversee Release Management

• Coordinate and plan product releases across environments
• Ensure release scope, timing, and quality meet expectations
• Work closely with Developers, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to validate readiness and
• avoid regression
• Communicate release status and risks to stakeholders
• Support post-release monitoring and incident follow-up if needed

Skills and experience you will need:

• 2–4 years of proven experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master in Agile
• environments
•  Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum principles, tools, and ceremonies
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
• Excellent soft skills, especially moderator and facilitator skills in remote working conditions

Will be a plus:

• Experience in iGaming, or SaaS products
• Certifications in Scrum or Agile (PSM, CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, etc.)

We offer: 

• Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise, including launching your own product.
• Modern Technology: Work with microservices, serverless architecture, and SRE practices.
• Health Support:  Health insurance and 10 days paid sick leave.
• Flexibility: Work remotely, in a Tbilisi office, or combine both.
• Time Off: 24 days of paid vacation and public holidays.
• Learning Opportunities: Budget for conferences, certifications, and courses.
• Personal Development: Tailored plans to achieve your сareer goals.
• Community: Various internal events and team-building activities.