Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Who we are
At Inspectiv, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape of vulnerability management with a unified platform for Bug Bounty as a Service and Pentesting as a Service. Our remote-first team is driven by the vision of providing all the advantages of vulnerability management without the traditional hassle or unpredictable expense. Join us in ensuring our clients that their external attack surface remains impeccably secure and fortified.
Backed by top-tier VCs along with founders of technology leading companies including Akamai and Signal Sciences, we are poised to innovate the security operations of companies big and small.
About the Role
Inspectiv is seeking a highly strategic and results-oriented Senior Project Manager to lead key initiatives for our product development organization. This is a contract role for a senior practitioner who will manage a portfolio of complex projects. You will be a driving force in our software development lifecycle, responsible for orchestrating execution across multiple teams, capturing dependencies, and implementing data-driven metrics for success.
The ideal candidate is a master of both high-level strategy and tactical execution, capable of fostering a culture of accountability, predictability, and continuous improvement.
Primary Accountabilities:
As the Senior Project Manager, you are ultimately accountable for:
Delivery Schedule & Timelines: Coordinating with Engineering and Product to build, document, and maintain discoverable timelines for the roadmap.
Execution Status & Communication: Providing clear, consistent, and accurate communication on roadmap status, risks, and progress to all stakeholders.
Resource & Capacity Planning: Developing staffing capacity projections and collaborating with leadership to ensure projects are appropriately resourced.
Process Integrity: Ensuring time-boxed product discovery work is completed, design work is aligned with the roadmap, and SDLC handoffs are seamless.
Group Performance Metrics: Collaborating with team leadership to track, aggregate, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Product Excellence: Contributing to a final product that is reliable, scalable, and a delight for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Strategy & Portfolio Management
Project Management: Manage a portfolio of interconnected software development projects, capturing dependencies and ensuring smooth execution across all initiatives.
Roadmap Alignment: Own the coordination and planning for the execution of our product roadmap, working with the team to translate priorities into a clear, actionable plan.
Performance Assessment: Continuously assess how well your projects are operating and accomplishing their stated business goals, adjusting strategies as needed.
Process & Execution Leadership
Process Implementation: Lead planning meetings and establish best practices tailored to our teams' change management frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
SDLC Coordination: Lead communication and meetings around critical SDLC handoff points between departments to ensure clarity and seamless transitions.
Initiative Breakdown: Collaborate with Engineering, Product and Design to break down large initiatives into well-documented plans and tasks that can be integrated into a team’s planning process.
Data-Driven Leadership & Resource Management
Engineering, Design, Product KPIs: Collaborate directly with Engineering leadership to define, implement, and report on data-driven metrics and KPIs for engineering performance and delivery.
Resource Planning: Lead the creation of resource and staffing capacity plans in close coordination with engineering and product management to ensure teams are effectively utilized.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the central point of communication and influence for your projects, guiding cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, helping to foster a culture of successful project delivery and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For:
Proven Project Management Experience: 5+ years of combined experience in project management, specifically managing portfolios of software development projects in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Startup experience: Have been part of the early stages of startup.
Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop project-level strategies and make data-driven decisions.
Agile & SDLC Expertise: Sufficient, hands-on expertise in the full software development life cycle and multiple Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Exceptional Communication: A clear, concise, and proactive communicator with proven skills in stakeholder management and the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and leadership.
Data Fluency: Experience defining, tracking, and reporting on KPIs and other performance metrics.
Self-Starter: A proactive and independent professional who can quickly onboard, assess complex situations, and begin driving value with minimal hand-holding.
Tool Experience: Hands-on experience with Jira, Sheets, .
AI Experience: Hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude etc.
Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) / Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
Direct experience managing or mentoring other project managers.
Experience in a B2B or B2C SaaS company, especially in a high-growth startup.
Knowledge of SOC2 type II, ISO 27001, PCI compliance or other regulatory frameworks.
What we offer:
Opportunity to be a part of the creation of new products poised to revolutionize an industry
Partner with enthusiastic and talented colleagues and industry leaders who are compelled to do good in the world
Experienced leadership team and fast growth opportunities
Remote-first culture, flexible work schedules, and exciting perks
Generous benefits program offering Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, etc.
Salary Range: $120,000 - 150,000 + equity. Exact compensation will vary based on skills and experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected group status as defined by the law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@inspectiv.com.
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Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Who we are
At Inspectiv, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape of vulnerability management with a unified platform for Bug Bounty as a Service and Pentesting as a Service. Our remote-first team is driven by the vision of providing all the advantages of vulnerability management without the traditional hassle or unpredictable expense. Join us in ensuring our clients that their external attack surface remains impeccably secure and fortified.
Backed by top-tier VCs along with founders of technology leading companies including Akamai and Signal Sciences, we are poised to innovate the security operations of companies big and small.
About the Role
Inspectiv is seeking a highly strategic and results-oriented Senior Project Manager to lead key initiatives for our product development organization. This is a contract role for a senior practitioner who will manage a portfolio of complex projects. You will be a driving force in our software development lifecycle, responsible for orchestrating execution across multiple teams, capturing dependencies, and implementing data-driven metrics for success.
The ideal candidate is a master of both high-level strategy and tactical execution, capable of fostering a culture of accountability, predictability, and continuous improvement.
Primary Accountabilities:
As the Senior Project Manager, you are ultimately accountable for:
Delivery Schedule & Timelines: Coordinating with Engineering and Product to build, document, and maintain discoverable timelines for the roadmap.
Execution Status & Communication: Providing clear, consistent, and accurate communication on roadmap status, risks, and progress to all stakeholders.
Resource & Capacity Planning: Developing staffing capacity projections and collaborating with leadership to ensure projects are appropriately resourced.
Process Integrity: Ensuring time-boxed product discovery work is completed, design work is aligned with the roadmap, and SDLC handoffs are seamless.
Group Performance Metrics: Collaborating with team leadership to track, aggregate, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Product Excellence: Contributing to a final product that is reliable, scalable, and a delight for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Strategy & Portfolio Management
Project Management: Manage a portfolio of interconnected software development projects, capturing dependencies and ensuring smooth execution across all initiatives.
Roadmap Alignment: Own the coordination and planning for the execution of our product roadmap, working with the team to translate priorities into a clear, actionable plan.
Performance Assessment: Continuously assess how well your projects are operating and accomplishing their stated business goals, adjusting strategies as needed.
Process & Execution Leadership
Process Implementation: Lead planning meetings and establish best practices tailored to our teams' change management frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
SDLC Coordination: Lead communication and meetings around critical SDLC handoff points between departments to ensure clarity and seamless transitions.
Initiative Breakdown: Collaborate with Engineering, Product and Design to break down large initiatives into well-documented plans and tasks that can be integrated into a team’s planning process.
Data-Driven Leadership & Resource Management
Engineering, Design, Product KPIs: Collaborate directly with Engineering leadership to define, implement, and report on data-driven metrics and KPIs for engineering performance and delivery.
Resource Planning: Lead the creation of resource and staffing capacity plans in close coordination with engineering and product management to ensure teams are effectively utilized.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the central point of communication and influence for your projects, guiding cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, helping to foster a culture of successful project delivery and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For:
Proven Project Management Experience: 5+ years of combined experience in project management, specifically managing portfolios of software development projects in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Startup experience: Have been part of the early stages of startup.
Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop project-level strategies and make data-driven decisions.
Agile & SDLC Expertise: Sufficient, hands-on expertise in the full software development life cycle and multiple Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Exceptional Communication: A clear, concise, and proactive communicator with proven skills in stakeholder management and the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and leadership.
Data Fluency: Experience defining, tracking, and reporting on KPIs and other performance metrics.
Self-Starter: A proactive and independent professional who can quickly onboard, assess complex situations, and begin driving value with minimal hand-holding.
Tool Experience: Hands-on experience with Jira, Sheets, .
AI Experience: Hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude etc.
Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) / Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
Direct experience managing or mentoring other project managers.
Experience in a B2B or B2C SaaS company, especially in a high-growth startup.
Knowledge of SOC2 type II, ISO 27001, PCI compliance or other regulatory frameworks.
What we offer:
Opportunity to be a part of the creation of new products poised to revolutionize an industry
Partner with enthusiastic and talented colleagues and industry leaders who are compelled to do good in the world
Experienced leadership team and fast growth opportunities
Remote-first culture, flexible work schedules, and exciting perks
Generous benefits program offering Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, etc.
Salary Range: $120,000 - 150,000 + equity. Exact compensation will vary based on skills and experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected group status as defined by the law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@inspectiv.com.