Job Description
Sr. Project Manager
About Bitkernel
Bitkernel Technology Inc. is redefining how the world experiences digital video. With a proven track record of innovation, we’re on a mission to revolutionize streaming technology and build complete content ecosystems. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a growing office in Vancouver, B.C., we’re building our future in North America.
Powered by our groundbreaking platform, Goose, we’re creating a next-generation self-serve SaaS solution that enables content creators, broadcasters, and media companies to launch and scale OTT streaming services across Android, iOS, Web, and SmartTV platforms.
Why Join Bitkernel?
At Bitkernel, you’ll experience the energy and ownership of a startup backed by an established product and long-term R&D investment.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Drive large-scale, globally distributed software initiatives
- Work directly with executive leadership and cross-functional decision makers
- Help shape the operational foundation of a high-growth SaaS platform
- Solve complex technical and organizational challenges with real business impact
- Collaborate across North America, Asia, and South America in a highly international environment
We value people who combine strong execution with curiosity, humility, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
Bitkernel DNA (is it in you?)
Startup Hustle: You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude.
Boundary-Breaking Vision: You challenge conventions to pioneer innovative, world-class user interfaces.
AI-Enhanced Innovation: You harness AI to supercharge development workflows and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Global Collaboration Mindset: You communicate effectively across cultures, functions, and time zones while building trust and alignment in distributed teams.
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly execution-oriented Senior Project Manager who can bring structure to ambiguity, drive alignment across global teams, and consistently deliver complex software initiatives from concept to launch.
This is not a coordination-only role. This is a leadership role focused on execution, accountability, momentum, and outcomes. You’ll partner closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Business stakeholders to keep initiatives moving, risks visible, and teams aligned in a fast-changing environment.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Operates with high ownership and accountability
- Brings calm and clarity to fast-moving environments
- Knows how to influence without relying on hierarchy
- Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Is energized by solving operational complexity at scale
What You'll Own/Do:
Lead End-to-End Delivery
- Drive multiple complex software initiatives from planning through launch and post-release stabilization
- Build and maintain execution plans that balance speed, quality, and business priorities
- Identify delivery risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks before they impact timelines
- Ensure initiatives remain aligned with product strategy and organizational goals
Create Clarity from Ambiguity
- Translate evolving business and product needs into actionable plans and milestones
- Develop lightweight but effective project documentation and operational processes
- Facilitate decision-making by framing issues, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly
- Adapt quickly as priorities shift while maintaining team momentum
Drive Cross-Functional Alignment
- Coordinate execution across Product, Engineering, QA, Design, Operations, and Business teams
- Establish clear ownership, accountability, and delivery expectations
- Communicate priorities, risks, status updates, and decisions with clarity and transparency
- Foster strong collaboration across globally distributed teams
Improve Operational Excellence
- Strengthen execution consistency through scalable project management practices
- Improve visibility, planning accuracy, prioritization, and delivery reliability
- Help mature agile execution processes in a growing organization
- Raise the quality bar through disciplined follow-through and operational leadership
What We Are Looking For:
- 7+ years of project or program management experience within software or technology organizations
- 3+ years operating in a senior-level project management role
- Proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional software initiatives in fast-paced environments
- Experience working with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones
- Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies and execution practices
- Proven success in implementing PM processes and best practices in an early agile organization
- Ability to understand technical dependencies, product tradeoffs, and engineering constraints
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence teams and drive accountability without formal authority
Language Requirement:
- Professional working proficiency in both English AND Mandarin required
- This role regularly collaborates with Mandarin-speaking technical and operational teams across global business functions
Bonus Points for Candidates Who Have:
- A combination of both enterprise and start-up work experience
Perks & Benefits:
- Career Development Opportunities: Access to learning resources, mentorship, and professional growth.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Engage in team-building activities and thrive in a creative, supportive workplace.
- Great Work Environment: Work from our modern office, with flexibility to work from home on Fridays.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Extensive health & benefits plan, LTD & Life Insurance.
- Global Opportunities: Join a company with international reach and potential for future travel and team-building abroad.
- Pay Equity: We base pay on your experience, location, and internal equity to make sure everyone is compensated fairly and consistently.
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The pay range for this role is:
140,000 - 180,000 USD per year (HQ - Austin)
Bitkernel
Austin, TX
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