IT Project Manager/Senior Project Manager
GRADION
IT Project Manager/Senior Project Manager
GRADION
Agile PHP-focused tech firm with Elasticsearch
The Short Version:
We aren't looking for a traditional status-checker or a ticket-passer. We need a hybrid operator: someone with the engineering sharp-mindedness of a Project Manager, the customer-first vision of a Product Owner, and the infectious energy of a team multiplier.
At Gradion, you will be the connective tissue between our global clients and our engineering teams. You will translate complex, ambitious business ideas into clear technical roadmaps, protect project health, and keep the team pumped to build great software.
1. Own the Product Vision & Scope
Shift from just executing tasks to understanding why we are building. You'll work directly with clients to refine their ideas into clear, high-value product requirements and actionable backlogs.
Navigate both Fixed-Price outcomes (keeping scope tight, margins healthy, and change requests fair) and Dedicated Team models (setting clear roadmaps, capacity planning, and continuous value flow).
2. Drive Execution & Clear the Path
Build realistic, transparent delivery plans using agile practices that fit the project—not rigid process for the sake of it.
Call out risks early with solutions ready. You don't just send status reports; you make calls, push back when necessary, and guide clients to smart decisions.
3. Fire Up the Team & Culture
Be the team's biggest advocate and energy driver. Create an environment where developers understand the bigger picture, feel supported, and take pride in what they ship.
Shield the team from unnecessary chaos while maintaining total transparency with stakeholders.
4. Leverage AI to Work at 10x Speed
Integrate AI tools into your everyday workflow—from drafting scope docs and summarizing client meetings to analyzing project risks—allowing you to spend less time on admin and more time solving high-value problems.
The Mindset: You treat every project like your own product. You care about user experience, client satisfaction, and engineering quality in equal measure.
The Track Record: 3+ years navigating software delivery across different commercial models (Dedicated Teams & Fixed-Scope/Fixed-Price).
Technical Fluency: A degree in CS/IT or equivalent hands-on exposure. You can speak developer language, understand architecture trade-offs, and earn the respect of engineering teams.
Radical Clarity: Exceptional written and spoken English. You know how to communicate clearly with international clients across cultures without corporate fluff.
High EQ & Grit: You handle difficult client conversations with grace, keep cool under pressure, and bring positivity to the team room every day.
Smart Efficiency: You actively use AI tools to speed up routine work, but bring the human judgment needed to verify accuracy.
🏆 Join Vietnam’s Best IT Company - Gradion Vietnam (formerly NFQ Vietnam) was recognized by ITViec for 8 consecutive years, including 2 successive years as the Winner. Work with some of the best minds in the industry and be part of a company that’s redefining how businesses scale through technology.
🌍 Career Growth & Leadership Development - Work closely with our leadership team, gain mentorship from experienced executives, and have direct exposure to high-level strategic decisions. Your growth is limitless, as long as you’re ready to step up, opportunities will always be there for you.
🚀 AI-First Engineering & Strategic Consulting - Our engineering culture integrates AI as a core driver of design, development, and optimization - not an add-on. As a forward-thinking consultancy, we go beyond traditional engineering, combining technical excellence with a strategic mindset to deliver transformative solutions for ambitious businesses.
💰 Competitive Compensation - We believe great talent deserves great rewards. Expect an attractive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a benefits package that reflects your impact. We value talent over salary budgets - exceptional contributions deserve exceptional rewards.
✨ And Many More Benefits to Explore! But most importantly, a healthy work-life balance and an environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. Including:
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.
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