Job description
Description
Software Engineer
Who We Are
HIKE2 is a leading provider of technology advisory and implementation services that specializes in empowering a distinct set of industries to define their future and accelerate their path forward. With expertise for law firms, financial services, insurance, business service providers, and high-tech SaaS companies, our team addresses complex and evolving challenges by providing advisory services and tailoring cutting-edge cloud solutions, AI initiatives, and data & analytics programs.
We are a collaborative, diverse, and action-oriented group of consultants who work iteratively to capture client mindsets and solve the most complex business problems. For our teams, there’s no such thing as “cookie-cutter” advice or solutions. We thrive in change and love going from blank slate to truly innovative ideas and creative breakthroughs, developing solutions from our deep, cross-discipline expertise shaped by senior advisors and practical experience.
We care deeply about our clients, building strong and positive relationships with their partners and fellow guides, and the impact of their work.
At HIKE2:
We work in teams
We are committed to our customer success and each other’s success
We set the bar high and challenge one another
We are passionate about emerging technologies and love the thrill of venturing to the edge of technology
We get out from behind our desks and go to the drawing board
We gather information and get to know our clients face to face
Are you ready to make a change? Join our growing team and excel in your career!
HIKE2 has an immediate opening for a Senior Project Manager. This person will serve as both the agile delivery leader and overall project manager for complex, multi-team initiatives, with a primary focus on building and delivering AI-powered software for clients. You will work closely with client stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully led enterprise-scale software and/or AI solution development projects in a software company or consulting organization, balancing agile principles with the structured accountability clients expect.
In addition to facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining healthy backlogs, and removing impediments, you will own the project plan, budget, and risk management processes. A key measure of success in this role is ensuring teams sustain an optimal velocity by keeping backlogs well-prioritized, refined, and ready for development, while proactively identifying risks to delivery cadence and product quality.
Agile Leadership
Serve as Scrum Master for one or more delivery teams that are building software solutions, ensuring adherence to Agile principles, values, and practices.
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Reviews, Backlog Refinement).
Maintain a well-groomed and prioritized backlog for AI software development to ensure teams are consistently prepared for upcoming sprints.
Monitor, track, and help improve team velocity to ensure predictable, sustainable delivery.
Ability to coach teams and client stakeholders in Agile best practices, fostering continuous improvement and high performance.
Project Management
Own the project plan, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and deliverable tracking.
Manage dependencies across AI delivery teams, client systems, and third-party integrations.
Track and report progress against milestones, velocity trends, and client commitments.
Ensure effective change management to drive adoption of AI solutions, while maintaining alignment with client governance processes and standards.
Client Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project status, issue resolution, and stakeholder communications.
Build trusted relationships with executives, product owners, and delivery team members.
- Translate complex delivery progress into clear, actionable updates for business and technical audiences, including those unfamiliar with AI technologies.
Consulting Mindset
Identify opportunities for improvement in client processes, backlog management, and delivery models for AI-powered solutions.
Contribute to business development efforts through project scoping, estimation, and solutioning support.
Mentor junior scrum masters and project managers within the organization.
Requirements
8+ years of experience in project delivery, with at least 5 years as a Scrum Master leading Agile software development projects.
Experience building and working within a software company.
Proven success delivering enterprise-scale software or AI-based solutions end-to-end.
Experience in a consulting or professional services environment.
Demonstrated ability to maintain healthy, prioritized backlogs and sustain or improve team velocity across multiple sprints.
Strong grasp of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and traditional project management methods.
Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work across business and technical teams.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and client expectations.
Strong conflict resolution, servant leadership, and team coaching skills.
Preferred Skills:
PMP or equivalent project management certification.
Experience with Agile delivery and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar), including backlog management and velocity reporting capabilities.
Background in AI product delivery, software engineering, product management, or solution architecture.
The annual base salary range is $120,000-$150,000/year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the HIKE2. total compensation package, which includes the below:
Six national health medical plans to choose from, including a HSA option
Dental & Vision options
Retirement Savings with a Safe Harbor 401K plan with immediate vesting and company match
Long and short term disability coverage options
Life Insurance and travel insurance
Flexible PTO policy and 11 paid holidays
Reimbursement for certifications related to your role
Opportunity for career development, advancement and learning
Don’t meet every requirement?
As an innovation consultancy, we recognize that talent is not always related to job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive impact, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.
EOE / Minorities / Females / Veteran Disabled
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.
U. S. Citizenship Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require now or in the future sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
