Driving SaaS Success with Agile Project Leadership

Freelance Technical Project Manager & Agile Coach for SaaS Startups – Bridging Engineering Acumen with Strategic Execution.

Let's Build Something Great

About Me

With a robust engineering background and a passion for efficient delivery, I bring a unique blend of technical understanding and strategic project management to the table. While my career path has not been in traditional engineering roles, my analytical mindset and foundational knowledge equip me to deeply understand technical challenges and translate them into actionable project plans.

I specialize in guiding SaaS startups through the complexities of product development, leveraging Agile methodologies to foster collaboration, accelerate delivery, and ensure alignment with business goals. My freelance model offers the flexibility and dedicated focus your startup needs to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

My Expertise

I offer a comprehensive suite of project management services tailored for the dynamic needs of SaaS startups. My approach ensures clarity, efficiency, and successful product delivery. Explore the tabs below to understand my core offerings.

Technical Project Management

  • End-to-End Project Planning: From scope definition and resource allocation to timeline creation and risk assessment, ensuring a clear roadmap for technical initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Team Coordination: Facilitating seamless collaboration between engineering, product, design, and QA teams.
  • Technical Liaison: Bridging the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into understandable insights.
  • Dependency Management: Identifying and mitigating inter-team and inter-project dependencies to prevent bottlenecks.

Agile Coaching & Implementation

  • Scrum/Kanban Implementation: Guiding teams in adopting and optimizing Agile frameworks for iterative development and continuous improvement.
  • Backlog Refinement & Prioritization: Working with product owners to create well-defined, prioritized backlogs that align with strategic objectives.
  • Sprint Planning & Execution: Facilitating effective sprint ceremonies and ensuring teams stay on track to deliver committed work.
  • Retrospective Facilitation: Leading sessions to identify areas for improvement and foster a culture of continuous learning within development teams.

SaaS Product Delivery

  • Feature Lifecycle Management: Overseeing the journey of new features from conception through development, testing, and deployment.
  • Release Management: Planning and coordinating smooth, timely, and high-quality software releases.
  • Scalability & Performance Focus: Ensuring project plans consider future growth and system performance requirements inherent to SaaS.
  • Post-Launch Optimization: Collaborating on feedback loops and iterative improvements based on user data and market response.

My Approach

My project management philosophy centers on transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. I believe in empowering teams while maintaining a clear strategic vision.

🛠️ Practical & Hands-On

I dive deep into technical details when necessary, understanding the engineering challenges to provide realistic estimates and solutions. My engineering background ensures I speak the language of developers.

🔄 Agile & Adaptable

I champion Agile principles, fostering iterative development, rapid feedback loops, and flexibility to adapt to changing market demands and startup realities.

💬 Clear Communication

I prioritize clear, concise communication across all levels – from daily stand-ups with engineers to executive summaries for leadership, ensuring everyone is aligned.

📈 Results-Orientated

My focus is always on delivering tangible results, on time and within budget, driving your SaaS product forward and achieving key milestones.

Key Achievements

While specific project details are often under NDA, here are examples of the impact I've made in previous roles and engagements, demonstrating my ability to drive successful outcomes in technical and agile environments.

Product Launch Acceleration

Reduced time-to-market for a critical SaaS feature by 20% through optimized Agile sprint planning and dependency management.

Improved Team Velocity

Increased development team's sprint velocity by 15% within 3 months by implementing effective retrospective actions and removing blockers.

Successful API Integration

Managed the complex integration of a third-party API into a core SaaS platform, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless data flow.

Stakeholder Alignment

Facilitated workshops that achieved 90% alignment between product, engineering, and sales teams on key strategic initiatives for new SaaS offerings.

Cross-Functional Project Delivery

Successfully delivered complex projects involving multiple departments by establishing clear communication channels and shared goals.

Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving

Proactively identified and mitigated critical project risks, preventing potential delays and ensuring project continuity.

Why Work With Me?

Choosing a freelance PM is a strategic decision. Here's why I'm the right partner for your SaaS startup:

Engineer's Perspective

My engineering background allows for a deeper understanding of technical complexities, fostering better communication with your development team and more realistic project planning.

Freelance Flexibility

Benefit from dedicated, focused expertise without the overheads of a full-time hire. I adapt to your needs, whether it's short-term project rescue or long-term strategic guidance.

Startup-Centric Agile

I understand the unique challenges and rapid pace of startups. My Agile approach is pragmatic, designed to deliver value quickly and iterate effectively in dynamic environments.

Scalable Partnership

As your startup grows, my services can scale with you, adapting to larger projects, new product lines, and evolving team structures, ensuring continuous support for your success.

Contact Me

Ready to accelerate your SaaS product development? Let's connect and discuss how my expertise can drive your next project to success.