Software Project Manager (Kuwait)

Company Description

Unicorn Lab is a global innovation hub with headquarters in the USA and key operations in the UAE and Kuwait. The company is dedicated to transforming visionary ideas into impactful products, services, and communication platforms that empower communities worldwide. With a focus on collaboration, Unicorn Lab brings together clients, industry leaders, cutting-edge technologies, and talented engineers to build pioneering solutions. From concept to deployment, Unicorn Lab combines expertise and innovation to deliver transformative outcomes that drive progress and purpose.

Job Summary: 

We are looking for a disciplined, hands-on, and highly communicative Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead full-cycle software delivery programs in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment. You must bring strong credentials in project management, system documentation, cloud platforms, and cross-functional team leadership. Experience working in startup environments, comfort with ambiguity, and a strong sense of ownership are critical. 

Key Responsibilities 

Agile & Project Leadership 

• Lead end-to-end agile delivery, ensuring sprint outcomes are achieved and continuously improved. 
• Act as Scrum Master for product and engineering squads—drive ceremonies, track dependencies, clear blockers. 
• Maintain roadmaps, sprint plans, release timelines, and backlogs in Jira & Confluence. 

Technical Documentation & Analysis 

• Create, review, and maintain: 
• BRD, SRS, FRS, NFRS, TDD, HLD, LLD, RCA 
• User Journeys, User Stories, Edge Case documentation 
• Sequence diagrams and end-to-end flowcharts using tools like Figjam, Visio, Draw.io, Lucid chart 
• Participate in testing and deployment planning. 

Cloud & Platform Experience 

• Work within Microsoft ecosystems: Azure, M365, SharePoint Online, Power Platform, Teams. 
• Coordinate with engineering and infra teams for provisioning, DevOps workflows, and governance models. 
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, REST APIs, and modern distributed application design. 

Stakeholder, Resource & Team Management 

• Lead stakeholder workshops, manage executive reporting and technical escalations. 
• Drive resource allocation, capacity planning, and risk assessments. 
• Ensure team alignment across time zones, including external vendors. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• PMP Certification – Required 
• Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM) – Required 
• Minimum 3 years of technical project management experience 
• Experience in startup environments or high-growth teams 
• Strong experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps – Preferred 
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate 
• Excellent English communication skills—verbal, written, structured 
• Willingness to pursue new certifications as required 
• Understanding of incident analysis (RCA) and service operations 

Preferred (Nice to Have): 

• M365 Admin, SharePoint Admin, Teams Admin, Azure Admin experience 
• Azure DevOps exposure for pipeline management 
• Experience working in Middle East / GCC government or enterprise environments. 

Availability Requirement: 

• Flexible to work in US Time Zone with distributed teams across geographies 

Soft Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage conflict and build consensus 
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, process-focused 
• Proactive communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders 
• Team-oriented mindset with leadership agility