AppUp Labs is a mobile app development company specializing in building custom iOS, Android, and cross-platform applications for startups and growing businesses. We work with clients primarily in the US, UK, and European markets, creating beautiful and functional mobile experiences.

We're a small team (9 people) juggling multiple client projects at any given time. As we grow, we need someone dedicated to keeping projects on track, clients happy, and the team focused. We're looking for a Project Manager who can be the glue that holds everything together.

We're looking for a Project Manager who can own the delivery of our client projects from start to finish. You'll be the main point of contact for clients, translate their requirements into actionable tasks for the team, and make sure we deliver on time and on budget. This isn't a "sit in meetings all day" role - you'll be hands-on, solving problems, and keeping things moving.

Reporting to: Founder

Location: Remote (India)

Work Type: Full-Time

Client Management:

• Be the primary point of contact for 3-5 client projects simultaneously

• Run weekly client calls - present progress, gather feedback, manage expectations

• Translate client requirements into clear, actionable user stories and tasks

• Handle scope changes, timeline negotiations, and difficult conversations professionally

• Build genuine relationships with clients - we want long-term partnerships, not just projects

Team Coordination:

• Plan sprints, assign tasks, and track progress across design and development

• Run daily standups and weekly planning sessions with the team

• Identify blockers early and help resolve them before they become problems

• Coordinate between designers, developers, and QA to ensure smooth handoffs

• Protect the team from scope creep and unreasonable deadlines

Project Delivery:

• Create and maintain project timelines, milestones, and delivery schedules

• Manage app store submissions and launch coordination

• Write project documentation, meeting notes, and status updates

• Track budgets, hours, and resource allocation across projects

Must-Haves:

• 2+ years of project management experience in tech/software - you've shipped real products with real deadlines

• Client-facing communication skills - you can run calls with US/UK clients confidently and clearly

• Understanding of mobile app development - you don't need to code, but you need to understand the process

• Agile/Scrum experience - sprint planning, standups, retros - you've done it all

• Strong written English - most of our client communication is async (Slack, email, Notion)

• Self-motivated - comfortable working remotely and managing your own day

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in an agency or consultancy setting (managing multiple client projects)

• Basic understanding of Figma (enough to review designs and give feedback)

• Experience with app store submissions (Apple App Store, Google Play)

• Knowledge of Flutter, React, or mobile development concepts

• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certifications (not required, but nice)

Tools You'll Use:

• Notion - Project documentation, task management, and planning

• Slack - Team and client communication

• Zoom / Google Meet - Client calls and team meetings

• Google Workspace - Docs, Sheets, Slides for proposals and reporting

• Figma - Design review and client presentations

• GitHub - Understanding project progress and release management

• 🏝️ Weekends OFF - Saturday & Sunday (we actually mean it)

• 🎧 Spotify Premium - Company paid (good vibes while you manage projects)

• 😊 20 Days Paid Leave - Sick days, personal days, mental health days

• 💰 Work-from-Home Setup - ₹15K one-time allowance for your workspace

• 📚 Learning Budget - ₹20K/year for courses, books, conferences

• 🏡 Fully Remote - Work from anywhere in India

• 🍊 Flexible Hours - Core hours for team collaboration, flexibility otherwise (some overlap with US/UK time zones needed)

What We Offer:

• Real Ownership: You own the delivery - no micromanagement, no unnecessary approvals

• International Clients: Work directly with founders and CTOs from the US, UK, and Europe

• Variety: Manage different types of projects - FinTech, HealthTech, E-commerce, SaaS

• Small Team Impact: Your decisions directly shape how projects run and how clients experience us

• Growth Path: Grow into a Head of Delivery or Operations role as we scale

What We're NOT:

• Not a company where PMs just update Jira tickets and attend meetings

• Not a sweatshop that overpromises and underdelivers to clients

• Not a place where PMs are just "message passers" between client and dev team

What We ARE:

• A small, focused team that cares about doing great work

• Growing steadily with long-term client relationships

• Building real products that matter to users

• Creating a sustainable, healthy work environment

You Should Apply If You:

• Love organizing chaos and making things run smoothly

• Are genuinely good with people - clients trust you, teams respect you

• Can have tough conversations about timelines and scope without burning bridges

• Are curious about technology and excited to learn about app development

• Want to grow into a leadership role as the company scales

• Value work-life balance and a healthy work environment

Don't Apply If You:

• Think project management is just about updating task boards

• Avoid client calls or difficult conversations

• Need someone else to tell you what to do every day

• Don't care about the quality of what we ship

• Are looking for a large corporate environment with fancy titles

Tell us about a project you managed that you're proud of. What went well? What would you do differently? We want to see how you think about delivery.