Job Description
Company Overview: Panopto is a dynamic and rapidly growing leader in interactive video solutions, backed by a leading private equity firm. Our team of approximately 200 dedicated professionals is committed to empowering learners through powerful, interactive video technology. With the recent acquisition of Elai.io, an innovative AI-driven startup specializing in video generation — we’re expanding our capabilities to drive the future of learning with cutting-edge AI and video innovation.
We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex software initiatives. You’ll oversee planning, execution, and cross-team coordination, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with company goals.
Must-have skills
- 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional software projects;
- Fluent English (written and verbal);
- Strong understanding of Agile methodology and frameworks;
- Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, and project tracking systems;
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills;
- Proven ability to identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies;
- Ability to operate independently with high ownership and accountability;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including using data for informed decisions;
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle and Agile methodology;
- Ability to grasp and discuss key concepts like software architecture, APIs, technical issues;
- Meeting facilitation skills.
Desired skills
- Agile certifications.
Your future responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development projects;
- Manage cross-team and cross-department dependencies to ensure alignment, transparency, and seamless collaboration;
- Develop detailed project plans, track progress, and communicate status updates to senior leadership;
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively to enhance delivery predictability;
- Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to define scope, success metrics, and realistic timelines;
- Continuously improve processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms to boost delivery efficiency;
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation;
- Drive continuous improvement in development and delivery processes, aligning with Agile principles;
- Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional team, ensuring effective resource allocation and timely task execution.
$3,000 - $4,000 a month
Competitive rates are based on experience and project scope. Be prepared to discuss your budget.
Why Partner with Us?
Opportunity to work on impactful projects with a growing company.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Flexible work arrangements.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply and submit the following:
- Your Resume/CV outlining relevant experience.
- A Cover Letter detailing your interest in this specific project, your relevant skills, and your proposed rate (i.e. annual, monthly, etc.).
- Portfolio/Work Samples: [Link to online portfolio, attach relevant documents, or describe examples of your work].
Availability: Please indicate your earliest start date and estimated weekly availability.
Contract Terms:
This is a contractor/vendor role. You will not be an employee of Panopto. You must be able to invoice us for services rendered and be responsible for your own taxes and benefits. All deliverables must comply with our confidentiality/IP/data handling policies.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Panopto may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in our recruitment and evaluation process. This may include analyzing resumes, assessing skills, and generating insights to help identify qualified candidates.
Please be assured that AI tools are used to support our team, and all final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. Panopto hiring teams will thoroughly review your application and assessment results. AI is not used to make final decisions regarding your candidacy.
By submitting your application and participating in the recruitment process, you acknowledge and consent to Panopto’s use of AI tools as described above.
We are committed to full compliance with all applicable labor laws, including Equal Employment (EEOC) laws, across all our company entities.
To ensure fairness and transparency: We have human oversight in all hiring decisions. If you have concerns regarding the use of AI in your assessment, please contact Panopto Talent Attraction to request a manual review of your application. Please be aware that while we offer this option, the manual review process may take longer than the standard AI-assisted process.
Any data collected during this process, including video recordings if applicable, will be retained only for the duration necessary to fulfill the hiring purpose and will be deleted shortly thereafter once the role is filled.
We may utilize vendor tools to assist with the AI process. Vendor functions are ‘skill assessments’ or ‘resume analysis’.
Panopto is dedicated to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
