Software Project Manager

About Vibrant Brands

Vibrant Brands is a leading Australian multi-branded tech company, delivering innovative, AI-driven solutions, mobile applications, and secure integrations with third-party software, including banking and finance platforms. Our modular, interconnected ecosystem powers our brands with a strong focus on security and encryption. We’re seeking a skilled Software Project Manager to lead our global, remote teams in delivering high-impact, secure projects.

Role Overview

As a Software Project Manager, you’ll oversee the delivery of large-scale, AI-powered software and mobile app projects with extensive third-party integrations, ensuring robust security and encryption standards. You’ll manage cross-functional teams, including AI engineers, mobile developers, backend engineers, and security specialists, to deliver seamless, hack-resistant solutions. Responsibilities include creating developer documentation, assigning tickets, and ensuring compliance with security protocols, reporting directly to the CEO and Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver AI-driven software, mobile app, and third-party integration projects (e.g., banking and finance APIs) using Agile methodologies, aligning with Vibrant Brands’ modular architecture.
• Define project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resources for large-scale, interconnected systems, prioritizing security and encryption.
• Manage remote, cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration across AI, mobile, backend, and security domains.
• Create and maintain comprehensive developer documentation for APIs, SDKs, third-party integrations, and modular components.
• Assign and track development tickets using tools like Jira, ensuring clear priorities and secure development workflows.
• Ensure robust security practices, including high-level encryption (e.g., AES-256, TLS 1.3) and protection against potential hacks, in collaboration with security teams.
• Oversee integrations with third-party software, particularly banking and finance applications, ensuring compliance with standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks (e.g., integration failures, security vulnerabilities, AI model latency), and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project updates, technical concepts, and security considerations to the CEO, Operations Manager, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements for managing secure, modular, and interconnected software projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field (Master’s, PMP, or security certification like CISSP a plus).
• 5+ years of experience managing software development projects, with at least 2 years focused on AI-driven, mobile, or third-party integration initiatives.
• Proven expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Strong understanding of large-scale, modular software architecture, including microservices, APIs, cross-platform mobile development (iOS/Android), and third-party integrations.
• Experience creating developer documentation for APIs, SDKs, or secure systems.
• Knowledge of security best practices, encryption standards (e.g., AES, TLS), and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills in remote, global settings.
• Ability to assign and prioritize development tickets effectively across diverse, security-focused teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills for interconnected AI, mobile, integration, and security challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in multi-branded tech environments with AI, mobile, and banking/finance integrations (e.g., payment gateways, fintech APIs).
• Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow) for AI pipelines.
• Knowledge of mobile app frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with secure configurations.
• Comfort working in APAC time zones (e.g., AEST overlap).
• Exposure to penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, or secure SDLC processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Health and wellness benefits tailored to your region.
• Professional development budget for certifications, AI/mobile/security conferences, or courses (e.g., PMP, CISSP, MLOps).
• Opportunity to lead transformative, secure, and interconnected projects for a multi-branded tech leader.