Job Specification: Software Project Manager / Product Owner
Position:
Software Project Manager / Product Owner
Location:
Limerick, Ireland (On-site 4 days per week)
Reporting to:
Head of Engineering / Head of Product
Compensation:
€75,000 base salary + 8% annual performance bonus
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced
Software Project Manager / Product Owner
to work closely with our software development teams in Limerick. This hybrid role blends
project management and product ownership
, ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions while maintaining a strong focus on backlog management, technical debt, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in
managing software projects and teams
, with the ability to balance
business priorities and technical needs
.
Key Responsibilities
* Project & Delivery Management
* Plan, track, and deliver software projects on time and within scope.
* Manage risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
* Provide clear and timely reporting on project status to stakeholders.
* Product Ownership
* Own, refine, and prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with stakeholders and development teams.
* Balance new feature development with managing technical debt and maintenance.
* Translate business requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
* Team Collaboration
* Work directly with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to ensure clarity of requirements and priorities.
* Act as the key point of contact between business stakeholders and technical teams.
* Foster a collaborative, Agile environment focused on quality delivery.
* Process & Continuous Improvement
* Champion Agile practices (Scrum / Kanban) and drive improvements in delivery processes.
* Ensure metrics and KPIs are in place to track progress and outcomes.
* Proactively identify areas of improvement across people, process, and technology.
Qualifications & Experience
* 5+ years of experience as a
Project Manager, Product Owner, or similar role
in a software environment.
* Strong background in managing software teams and projects end-to-end.
* Demonstrated ability to manage product backlogs and prioritize effectively.
* Experience balancing feature delivery with addressing technical debt.
* Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycles.
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
Desirable Skills
* Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMP, or equivalent certification.
* Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
* Experience working with distributed or cross-functional teams.
* Knowledge of cloud, CI/CD, and modern software practices.
What We Offer
* €75,000 base salary plus 8% annual performance bonus.
* On-site role in
Limerick 4 days per week
with flexibility for 1 remote day.
* Opportunity to work closely with talented software engineers on impactful projects.
* Career progression into senior project, product, or program management.
* A collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative environment.