Assistant Project Manager

ByteForth is transforming how businesses leverage technology through AI engineering, brutalist SaaS applications, and intelligent automation workflows. As we scale our operations and take on increasingly complex client engagements, we need an organized, proactive Assistant Project Manager to ensure our projects run seamlessly from kickoff to delivery.

This isn't just an administrative role—you'll be the connective tissue between our elite engineering teams, designers, and clients. You'll help translate technical complexity into clear timelines, manage stakeholder expectations, and remove roadblocks so our developers can focus on what they do best: building exceptional software. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love bringing order to chaos, and want to work alongside Pakistan's top 1% tech talent, this role is for you.

Role Overview

As an Assistant Project Manager at ByteForth, you'll support project delivery across multiple concurrent engagements, working closely with senior project leads and technical teams. You'll own day-to-day coordination, milestone tracking, client communication, and resource planning for AI and SaaS projects. Your organizational skills and ability to anticipate bottlenecks will directly impact our ability to deliver world-class solutions on time and within scope.

You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, modern development methodologies, and complex technical challenges while building the project management expertise that will define your career trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• ▹Project Coordination: Manage daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives across multiple Agile/Scrum teams working on AI and automation projects
• ▹Timeline & Milestone Tracking: Maintain project schedules, track deliverables, identify risks early, and ensure teams meet committed deadlines
• ▹Client Communication: Serve as a key point of contact for clients, providing regular status updates, managing expectations, and gathering feedback during project lifecycles
• ▹Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain project documentation including requirements, meeting notes, risk logs, and progress reports for stakeholders
• ▹Resource Coordination: Work with technical leads to allocate developer time, manage workload balance, and ensure teams have what they need to succeed
• ▹Quality Assurance Support: Coordinate testing phases, track bug resolution, and ensure deliverables meet ByteForth's quality standards before client handoff
• ▹Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in our project workflows and propose improvements to tools, templates, and communication protocols
• ▹Stakeholder Management: Bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex engineering concepts into business language and vice versa

What We Look For

• ▹2 to 4 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or technical program management roles, preferably in software development environments
• ▹Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies with hands-on experience facilitating ceremonies and managing backlogs
• ▹Proficiency with project management tools like JIRA, Asana, ClickUp, Notion, or Monday.com for task tracking and collaboration
• ▹Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal) with the ability to create clear status reports and facilitate productive meetings
• ▹Technical curiosity: You don't need to code, but you should be comfortable working with engineers and understanding software development concepts
• ▹Exceptional organizational abilities with proven capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without dropping balls
• ▹Problem-solving mindset: You proactively identify risks, anticipate blockers, and develop solutions before issues escalate
• ▹Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Nice-to-Haves

• ▹Experience working specifically with AI/ML projects, SaaS products, or automation workflows
• ▹Familiarity with technical documentation tools like Confluence, GitBook, or Notion
• ▹Basic understanding of software development lifecycle, APIs, cloud platforms, or deployment processes
• ▹Project Management certifications such as CAPM, PSM I, or equivalent credentials
• ▹Previous experience in a software agency or consultancy environment managing client-facing projects

What We Offer

• ▹Competitive compensation ranging from PKR 1,440,000 to PKR 2,400,000 annually based on experience and demonstrated skills
• ▹100% remote work freedom with flexibility to structure your day around when you're most productive—work from anywhere in Pakistan
• ▹Direct exposure to cutting-edge AI engineering projects and the opportunity to work alongside Pakistan's top 1% technical talent
• ▹Zero bureaucracy culture: We value outcomes over politics, clear communication over endless meetings, and practical solutions over corporate theater
• ▹Professional growth path: Clear advancement opportunities into senior project management and technical program management roles as you develop expertise
• ▹Modern tooling: Access to premium project management platforms, collaboration tools, and resources that make your job easier, not harder

How to Apply

Ready to bring structure and excellence to groundbreaking technology projects? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your application using the form below, and tell us about your experience coordinating technical teams and delivering complex projects. Include specific examples of how you've navigated challenges, improved processes, or exceeded stakeholder expectations in previous roles.