Project Manager
We're looking for a Project Manager who can keep our client projects running smoothly from kickoff to launch. You'll be the bridge between our clients and our design/dev team, making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
About AppUp Labs
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.
The Role
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
What You'll Do
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
Requirements
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
Benefits
🏝️ 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)
Why Join AppUp Labs?
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
Ideal Candidate Profile
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.