SHAZAM

Technical Project Manager

The ideal candidate for this role will have both:

strong software engineering experience in one of our core technology areas (Mobile / Web / Server) and technical project management experience.

Exceptionally we will consider someone with a strong technical background but no project management experience, who wants to move into a technical project management role. However, candidates with project management skills, but without any in-depth technical skills, should not apply.

Shazam’s work environment is relaxed & informal, with a flat management structure & strong emphasis on technical excellence; we use latest technologies and practices: BDD, XP, NoSQL, DynamoDB, HTML5, CSS3, Mobile Web, the latest Android and iOS tech amongst others. Shazam attracts independent-thinking, cutting-edge technical people, and a Shazam TPM must relish working with such characters, building systems used daily by millions of customers.

The Technical Project Manager will:

• Manage projects in an agile environment, using whatever mix of Scrum, Kanban, Lean or other methodologies works best for the project at hand

• Effectively manage application development and all related deliverables to agreed scope, time and cost.

• Work closely with the core engineering team based in London, UK and, when required, with the engineering team based in Palo Alto in the US

• Work with the internal team, customers, and external providers to formulate and agree detailed project plans.

• Work with the product, marketing and commercial teams to understand business requirements.

• Produce clear well-documented functional and technical specifications as required.

• Produce reports for external customers and for internal communications as required

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience of the full software development lifecycle, ideally hands-on. At a minimum, strong evidence of good technical understanding.

• Strong experience project-managing mobile, server and/or client-server applications, ideally consumer-facing.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

• Proactive, self motivated professional who takes pride in his/her work

Advantageous:

• Experience in using & good understanding of the principles behind agile project management methodologies

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or similar), or demonstrated professional experience

• An interest in foosball, pool or Rainbow Islands.

Shazam Offers

A fast-paced, fun environment with smart people and a great opportunity to learn, grow and succeed! 

A great job in a cutting edge field at one of the largest and well-known mobile brand and properties in the world with a wealth of assets, opportunities and potential, yet a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the products and success of the business.

Competitive benefits package.

CVs must clearly highlight hands on experience with the technologies noted.

Candidates are free to include a covering letter if they wish.

To apply please send your CV to recruitment@shazamteam.com

For more information on our company please visit www.shazam.com