Software Project Manager

Job Description

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.