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Technical Project Manager

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added over a year ago (last checked 12 Oct)

SmartAssets

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona

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Skills

Requirements

Nice to have

Proven expertise in effectively managing technical projects with Jira, coupled with experience in documenting progress using Confluence
Experience in holding brainstorming sessions/workshops on whiteboard apps like miro
Proven ability to translate business goals into actionable sprint objectives demonstrating a strategic mindset
Exceptional proficiency in documenting technical requirements, emphasizing clear objectives, scope, and achievements
Outstanding cross-functional collaboration skills, enabling the successful alignment of stakeholders and the achievement of sprint goals
Strong problem-solving abilities with a talent for proactive issue identification and resolution

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

In return for your interest and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.

The role

SmartAssets is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take our operational framework to the next level. This role offers a unique opportunity to refine and enhance our existing processes, ensuring consistency and proactively implementing improvements. The ideal candidate will streamline our project delivery, fostering seamless coordination between our development and product teams to consistently meet sprint goals.

What you'll do

Project Management and Communication:

Translate product direction into comprehensive technical requirements on Jira, ensuring clarity for the development team
Serve as a crucial liaison between technical and product teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
Continuously assess and refine existing processes to enhance operational efficiency and project delivery
Implement and maintain consistent project management practices across the organization
Proactively identify areas for improvement in the current workflow and propose innovative solutions

Project Execution and Collaboration

Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful alignment of stakeholders and achievement of sprint goals
Proactively identify and address bottlenecks, challenges, or discrepancies during sprint execution

Technical Leadership

Lead daily development standups, holding the team accountable for delivery and providing regular updates to the CEO
Maintain product documentation on Jira including achievements, sprint objectives, and scope
Collaborate closely with the CPO to align business objectives with sprint goals demonstrating a strategic approach
Own milestones and enhance accountability within the engineering team

About SmartAssets

SmartAssets is an AI/ML engineering company that builds intelligent asset management and optimization solutions. The company focuses on applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to help organizations manage and optimize their physical and digital assets, operating at the intersection of data science and industrial operations. While relatively young, SmartAssets has established itself as a specialized player in the AI-driven asset management space, serving clients that require advanced predictive analytics and automation.

SmartAssets is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and its operations are centered there. The company is actively expanding its engineering and project management teams, making it an attractive option for international AI/ML professionals looking to work in Spain's growing tech ecosystem. As a Spanish-founded company, it offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, startup-like environment while contributing to cutting-edge AI applications. For international hires, the company provides a pathway to work in Madrid, one of Europe's most vibrant tech hubs, with a focus on practical AI deployment rather than purely research-oriented work.

Industry: AI / ML Engineering
Employees: 30
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid
Website: smartassets.ai

Good to know if you are moving

SmartAssets is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, offering international hires the chance to work in one of Europe's most dynamic tech hubs.
The company is actively hiring AI/ML engineers and technical project managers, indicating growth and opportunity for career advancement.
As a Spanish-founded company, SmartAssets provides a local work culture with a focus on AI innovation and practical implementation.
The company's focus on AI/ML engineering means international professionals will work on cutting-edge technology in asset management and optimization.

In their own words

About the company & team

Incubated within the Stagwell Marketing Cloud, our AI platform empowers brands and creative agencies to produce high-quality advertising content by providing insight into the effectiveness of their creative choices. As part of the SMC, we leverage industry-leading technology and enjoy privileged access to agencies and brands across the advertising spectrum.

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