About Upsun Upsun (formerly known as Platform.sh) is the cloud application platform that humans and robots love. Employing more than 300 Upsunners across 40 nationalities in its 100% remote and B Corporation™ certified, ESG-led organization, with headquarters in Paris and San Francisco. Since 2015, Upsun has provided speed, simplicity, scale, standardization, security, and sustainability to over 6,000 enterprise clients and 16,000 developers worldwide. Building strong partnerships with top open source providers and leading cloud providers, including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, IBM, and OVHcloud. Among its notable clients are prestigious brands such as Adobe, Gap, The British Council, The Financial Times, and UNICEF. Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our growing, global organization. Your contributions, collaboration, and unique point of view are recognized and valued here. Impact of a Senior Technical Project Manager As the Senior Technical Project Manager, you sit at the center of how we deliver meaningful impact to the business. You bring clarity, structure, and alignment to a team of talented engineers who thrive on solving complex problems. In this role, you ensure that priorities are well-defined, communication flows seamlessly across stakeholders, and projects move from concept to delivery with focus and precision. Your deep understanding of application development allows you to bridge the gap between technical detail and business need, helping us refine processes, set achievable timelines, and deliver with confidence. By guiding execution and fostering collaboration, you directly influence our ability to scale, innovate, and deliver value to our customers. You’ll work closely with our Product team, partner with engineering at every level, and report to the VP of Engineering. What to expect Evaluate and Improve Processes: Assess current Engineering and Product workflows, then design and implement scalable, efficient practices. Customize Agile Practices: Shape a version of Agile tailored to our team, beyond sprints, streamlining cycles and boosting velocity. Drive Cross-Functional Delivery: Partner with Engineering, Product, and Marketing to plan, execute, and launch complex, feature-complete projects. Turn Technical Detail into Action: Collaborate with tech leads to create realistic project plans, delivery milestones, and execution timelines. Measure and Optimize Success: Use DORA metrics to track delivery speed, stability, and overall engineering effectiveness. Align and Engage Stakeholders: Communicate priorities, progress, and expectations clearly across teams and leadership. Spot and Resolve Risks Early: Identify dependencies and challenges before they escalate, ensuring smooth project delivery. Champion Best Practices: Embed compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement into how we deliver. What you bring Project Management Experience: 5 years leading technical projects or programs in software development. Feature Delivery in Product Teams: Proven success delivering customer-facing features in fast-paced environments while working directly within product development teams. Development Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, applying project management principles in practical, team-friendly ways. Effective Communication and Collaboration: Skilled at handling conflict, keeping teams aligned, and communicating with empathy and clarity. Technical Skills: Able to test new features, debug problems, and write clear, actionable reports and issues for engineers. Process Design and Scaling: Experienced in building and scaling workflows that improve efficiency, coordination, and delivery across diverse technical teams. Compliance and Security Awareness: Familiar with standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and data privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA. Multi-Project Management: Capable of juggling multiple initiatives, simplifying complexity, and keeping stakeholders informed and aligned. Bonus Points for PaaS or similar industry experience PMP or other similar project management qualifications Gitlab, Linear, and Jira experience Where we hire At Upsun, remote work isn't just a trend - it's our foundation. The freedom of remote work with the support of a diverse, global team has been our successful model for nearly a decade. Our culture celebrates flexibility and collaboration, and while we have team members in over 30 countries around the globe, we are currently focused on hiring for this role in France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. Although we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in these countries. How we hire We know that a great hire won’t meet every requirement that we’ve outlined. If you can see yourself elevating the team, we want to hear your story. Few of us would be here had we not taken a chance. You can expect 5 interviews on Google Meet to follow the order below. Should you successfully move through the entire process you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Upsunners. Our goal is to ensure you can make the most informed decision on whether this role, and our culture aligns with what you’re looking for in your future working environment. 45 Minutes with Talent Acquisition 60 Minutes with Hiring Manager (VP, Engineering) 60 Minutes with Team (Directors, Engineering) 60 Minutes with Cross-Team (Senior Project Manager, Marketing) 45 Minutes with Executive (CTO) All roles require background checks. What we offer A product you can believe in - Join us in transforming how businesses build and manage web applications, driven making a positive impact as a proud B Corp. An Award-Winning Workplace - We’ve been recognized by Forbes’ Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs and France’s Best Workplaces for Women. ️ A culture that values your voice - Join a flexible, open, and inclusive work environment where your voice is encouraged, and your ideas shape our growth and evolution. A global team - Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across the world, embracing different perspectives Benefits and perks - Make the most of what matters to you Comprehensive healthcare coverage (FR, SP, UK) Flexible PTO Company stock options Professional development budget Office equipment budget ♀️ Wellness budget Annual team gatherings Internet reimbursement Inclusive parental leave ✈️ Remote work travel program You belong here At Upsun, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We embrace and value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, because they make us stronger as a team. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever path you've taken, you are welcome here. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, connect with others, and share your passion. If you need accommodations at any stage of our hiring process, please let us know. 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