Contract Project Manager – Software Development - Remote

Overview

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.

In Short

• Own the day-to-day planning and execution of OS development.
• Drive alignment and execution across engineering, design, QA, and external partners.
• Lead the planning and tracking of OS releases.
• Facilitate sprint planning and backlog grooming.
• Maintain execution momentum by keeping deliverables on track.
• Act as a communications hub for issues and feedback.
• Maintain project tools (Jira, Notion).
• Provide regular status updates to promote team alignment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software project management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software releases on schedule.
• Proven skill in coordinating across remote teams.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools.
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills.
• US-based with flexibility for occasional travel.
• Familiarity with embedded operating systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that values individual growth.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.