Senior Technical Project Manager
Awura Computing PLC💼 Awura Computing PLC Job Vacancy 2025 – Senior Technical Project Manager
Position: Senior Technical Project Manager
Company: Awura Computing PLC
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Apply Here: https://erp.awura.tech/jobs/awura_computing_plc/senior-technical-project-manager
🌍 About Awura Computing PLC
Awura Computing PLC is a fast-growing technology and software solutions company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company specializes in developing scalable digital systems, enterprise-grade platforms, and cloud-based business applications. Awura is dedicated to empowering organizations through technology-driven transformation and innovation across Africa and beyond.
🚀 Position Summary
Awura Computing PLC is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager with a strong background in software development, Agile methodologies, and project leadership. The ideal candidate will drive project success from concept to delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality execution while fostering team collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Agile Project Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects.
- Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
- Maintain a clear project backlog using tools like Linear and GitLab, tracking progress and metrics (velocity, burn-down, etc.).
- Ensure timely delivery aligned with technical and business goals.
Stakeholder Communication & Alignment
- Act as the main contact for all project stakeholders.
- Communicate progress, risks, and milestones clearly and regularly.
- Translate complex technical discussions into simple, actionable insights for non-technical teams and leadership.
- Ensure stakeholder alignment with product and business objectives.
Team Empowerment & Issue Resolution
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative engineering environment.
- Identify and remove blockers that hinder progress.
- Mediate technical and product-related discussions, ensuring consensus and clarity.
Documentation
- Produce and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including roadmaps, process notes, and reports.
🎓 Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years in software development, including at least 2+ years in a Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager, or Scrum Master role.
- Agile Expertise: Proven experience leading Agile/Scrum or Kanban-based software projects.
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Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of software architecture, including microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with backend ecosystems—Go (Golang) knowledge is a strong plus.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and spoken proficiency in English and Amharic; excellent stakeholder communication skills.
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Prior experience as a hands-on software engineer.
- Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PSM, or PMP are advantageous.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps culture, and data-driven applications.
- Experience managing projects involving SQL/NoSQL databases or system integrations.
💡 Why Join Awura?
- Work on cutting-edge software and cloud technologies.
- Collaborate with top engineers and product teams across multiple countries.
- Be part of a company that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning.
📍 Work Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Onsite)
Rizq house building 5th floor, Gabon St, Addis Ababa
🌐 Worldwide applicants welcome
🕓 How to Apply
Submit your application online at:
👉 https://erp.awura.tech/jobs/awura_computing_plc/senior-technical-project-manager
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.