We're hiring a senior software engineer to lead technical projects, guide engineering delivery, and maintain strong relationships with clients. The role involves technical project planning, client communication, and ensuring projects stay on schedule. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience as a software engineer, strong communication skills, and experience in technical leadership.
Key Highlights
Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Company: KRON Development
Location: Osaka, Japan (Fully Remote)
Compensation: USD $90-$130/hour, approx. 5-10 hours/week depending on client load
About KRON Development
KRON Development is a software studio based in Osaka, partnering with clients across Europe and the Middle East-and now expanding in the US. For 7+ years we’ve shipped web, mobile, and AI products for startups and enterprises. Learn more at http://www.krondev.com.
The Role
We're hiring a Fractional Project Manager (Senior Software Engineer) to support our internal leadership and serve as a technical project lead in client-facing engagements.
This is a part-time, fully remote contractor role where you’ll guide software projects from discovery through delivery-working closely with clients, designers, and engineering teams to ensure projects stay technically sound, well-scoped, and aligned with business goals.
You’ll act as a technical bridge between clients and our engineering team, helping clarify requirements, shape implementation approaches, and ensure delivery runs smoothly. This role is ideal for a senior full-stack engineer who enjoys technical leadership, project ownership, and client communication without moving into a full-time management role.
What You’ll Do
Lead technical project planning
- Participate in discovery sessions with clients to understand product goals and technical requirements
- Help translate business objectives into clear technical scope and implementation plans
- Identify risks, dependencies, and technical constraints early
Drive engineering execution
- Work closely with engineers and designers to guide development and ensure technical quality
- Help break down features into clear tasks, tickets, and milestones
- Ensure projects stay on schedule and blockers are addressed quickly
Support architecture and technical decisions
- Contribute to system design discussions and recommend practical implementation approaches
- Evaluate trade-offs around tech stack, integrations, scalability, and maintainability
- Help ensure engineering best practices are followed across projects
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Facilitate communication with clients
- Join client meetings to explain technical progress, timelines, and challenges
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear updates for non-technical stakeholders
- Keep stakeholders aligned on scope, priorities, and delivery expectations
Maintain delivery visibility
- Track project progress, risks, and blockers across engineering teams
- Ensure clear documentation of decisions, milestones, and technical direction
- Support sprint planning, reviews, and project updates when needed
Improve delivery operations
- Introduce lightweight processes to help teams work more effectively
- Help improve coordination across design, engineering, and client stakeholders
- Support internal teams in maintaining consistent project execution standards
What We’re Looking For
- Native-level English (spoken and written); comfortable leading calls with US clients
- 7+ years of experience as a software engineer, ideally with full-stack development experience
- Experience working on web platforms, APIs, cloud infrastructure, or modern SaaS systems
- Prior experience in technical leadership, tech lead, or project ownership roles
- Strong understanding of software development workflows and agile delivery
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical tasks and engineering plans
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
- Highly organized and proactive-you help keep projects moving forward
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Nice-to-Have
- Experience working with US-based clients or distributed engineering teams
- Background in technical consulting or agency environments
- Experience with modern full-stack ecosystems (Node.js, Python, React, cloud platforms, etc.)
- Exposure to AI-enabled products, data platforms, or complex integrations
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and scalable cloud infrastructure
Time & Schedule
- Part-time: typically 5-10 hours/week (may vary by client load)
- Flexible schedule with availability for US time zone meetings when needed
- Fully remote-based anywhere
This is a senior, client-facing technical role where you’ll help guide engineering delivery and maintain strong relationships with clients. Compensation reflects the technical leadership and experience required.
We never ask candidates to pay fees or purchase equipment as part of the hiring process.
How to Apply
Email the following to adam@krondev.com with the subject line:
“Fractional Project Manager - [Your Name]”
Please include:
- Your resume/CV
- LinkedIn profile URL
- A short cover letter describing your engineering background and experience leading software projects, including examples of systems or products you’ve helped build or deliver.
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