Team Lead Project/Product Manager
At Merge Rocks we're looking for a Team Lead Project/Product Manager to join our team.
Merge Rocks is a design and development agency with a strong focus on UX-first design, which is our core strength. Our team consists of 15+ designers and 5+ developers, allowing us to create impactful and visually stunning products.
Key figures about us:
6+ years on the market;
30+ employees;
90+ projects from the USA, Australia, and Europe.
We are now looking for an experienced and visionary Team Lead Project/Product Manager to lead our PM team and oversee complex, long-term projects while driving operational excellence.
Manage 1–2 high-complexity, long-term projects (6 months or longer) simultaneously, taking full ownership of the product lifecycle from concept to successful delivery;
Collaborate with clients, designers, and developers to gather, analyze, and document detailed product requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs;
Develop comprehensive product roadmaps, breaking down requirements into actionable tasks and prioritizing them effectively for delivery;
Drive the product vision, strategy, and execution while maintaining a clear focus on delivering value to both clients and end users;
Act as the key decision-maker and point of contact for all product-related decisions, ensuring stakeholder alignment and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle;
Proactively identify potential risks and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies to keep the project on track;
Regularly review and adjust product plans based on client feedback, market insights, and team capacity to achieve the best possible outcomes
Manage, mentor, and guide a team of 2+ project managers;
Scale the PM team by recruiting and onboarding new talents to meet growing business demands;
Define and improve project management processes to ensure consistent delivery quality and efficiency across all teams;
Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
Build and refine workflows, tools, and methodologies to improve project delivery processes;
Develop scalable processes for both project tracking and communication to handle multiple high-complexity projects effectively.
Establish strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project expectations and progress;
Proactively address client needs, manage potential conflicts, and maintain a high level of client trust and satisfaction;
Present project updates, timelines, and deliverables to clients with clarity and confidence.
Proven experience in leading and delivering complex projects with measurable success cases, preferably in the design industry;
At least Upper-Intermediate English. Strong command of English, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate with international clients;
Fluent Ukrainian, as the entire internal team communicates in Ukrainian;
5+ years of project management experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role;
Hands-on experience as a Product Owner, including managing requirements, prioritizing features, and aligning with stakeholders;
Strong skills in designing, implementing, and improving workflows and processes;
Experience working with design and development teams in an agency environment;
Exceptional communication skills (English at least Upper-Intermediate) to manage client relationships effectively;
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Notion, Trello);
Ability to independently manage and deliver complex projects while balancing team and client needs;
Experience in mentoring PMs;
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Fully-remote;
Annual professional development budget of $1,000;
Free handling of PE account from our accountants;
Free English classes with a native speaker;
20 days of paid vacations and 10 days of sick leaves per year;
Coworking space coverage – available for team members in Ukraine;
Flexibility to work on different projects globally, offering diverse experiences;
A collaborative and ambitious team with a modern approach and strong leadership;
Open-mindness and flexibility in both work culture and projects.
Partners, not clients. Being client-first we treat our clients as our partners. This approach allows us to focus on building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual benefits.
Honesty. Being honest and open is our standard in communication at work and in everyday life. And we show that by being open to our peers starting from day one.
Passion, curiosity, growth. Three things that drive us forward and make us better with every complex task we solve and every new design we create. And we are willing to contribute to that.
Action and reaction. At Merge, we don’t wait until someone tells us what to do. Being experts in our fields, we go out and propose the solution first, and get feedback second.
Failures are fingerposts. To success. Those who fear making a mistake create with boundaries in mind. We promote out-of-box thinking under the supervision of a mentor to nourish creativity.
Want to join us? Don't miss your chance and apply!
Merge Development is a team of designers and front-end developers. We care deeply about what we do and have become experts in beautifully designed software and consumer applications. Having different backgrounds combined, we gathered a pretty massive scope of competencies.