IT Project Manager/Senior Project Manager
About the job
- At least 3 years of experience navigating software delivery across dedicated-team and fixed-scope/fixed-price commercial models.
- A degree in computer science or information technology, or equivalent hands-on exposure.
- Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English with international clients across cultures.
- Ability to understand software architecture trade-offs and communicate effectively with engineering teams.
- Ability to use AI tools in routine work and apply human judgment to verify their accuracy.
- Ability to handle difficult client conversations calmly and maintain effectiveness under pressure.
- Work directly with clients to refine ideas into product requirements and actionable backlogs.
- Manage fixed-price outcomes by controlling scope, protecting margins, and handling change requests fairly.
- For dedicated-team models, establish roadmaps, plan capacity, and maintain continuous value flow.
- Build transparent delivery plans using agile practices appropriate to each project.
- Identify project risks early, propose solutions, make decisions, push back when needed, and guide clients toward sound decisions.
- Support developers by providing the broader project context and creating an environment where they feel supported and take pride in their work.
- Shield the team from unnecessary disruption while maintaining transparency with stakeholders.
- Use AI tools to draft scope documents, summarize client meetings, and analyze project risks.
About the company
Gradion is part of NFQ Asia | 8 Bit Rockstars, a global agile tech firm with 15 years of experience building high-performing teams in Germany and across Europe, Vietnam, and Singapore. The company specializes in PHP development and is known for its leadership in Elasticsearch, helping international startups, large websites, and highly scaled applications. It also contributes to open source by maintaining ongr.io, a product that accelerates transactional applications and powers major European e-shops and startups. Gradion’s approach combines skilled teams, proven PHP and Elasticsearch expertise, and open source collaboration to deliver scalable software solutions. Their goal is to empower international startups and large-scale applications worldwide while advancing open source tooling and services.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Da Nang, Vietnam
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 22, 2026 partnership with SYNAOS and Phenikaa-X opens Vietnam autonomous logistics deals.
- Gradion says it is expanding VDA5050 onboarding services across APAC in 2026.
- Its site claims 1,000 solutions shipped and 50-plus production deployments daily, signaling operating scale.
What critics are saying
- Gradion depends on partner-heavy delivery; SYNAOS or Phenikaa-X can bypass it by 2027.
- Consulting revenue stays fragile if ACE cannot convert pilots into repeat factory deployments.
- Industrial automation integration commoditizes fast; cheaper local integrators undercut Gradion on implementation margins.
What makes GRADION unique
- Gradion traces to NFQ, bringing 23 years and 320 engineers across five countries.
- Gradion co-founded ACE in Binh Duong, anchoring factory-floor automation execution in Vietnam.
- Gradion owns VDA5050 integration expertise, connecting robot vendors, orchestration software, and industrial systems.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options
- Performance Bonus
- Training Programs