Project Manager, Software

Nex Playground is an innovative active-play console that bridges physical movement and digital gaming. It uses cutting-edge AI and computer vision to merge real-world motion with on-screen gameplay. Our software platform (PlayOS) is fully custom – built on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) to maximize flexibility and reliability. We’re a tight-knit startup recognized by Fast Company and Apple for our innovation, and we operate with a bold, “keep it simple” mindset in every design and engineering decision.

Location: Remote (USA only) 
Annual salary: USD 90,000 - USD 120,000
Type: Full Time
Reports to: VP of Design

As Project Manager, you’ll own the day-to-day planning and execution of our OS development. You will support our in-house team and coordinate with our remote development partner. Your mission is to keep both our releases on schedule, ensuring each deliverable meets our high quality and simplicity standards. Key duties include:

• Team Coordination: Drive alignment and execution across engineering, design, QA, and external partners to deliver platform milestones with clarity and urgency.
• Release Planning: Lead the planning and tracking of our OS releases – including major quarterly releases and updates.
• Agile Process: Facilitate sprint planning and backlog grooming; define milestones and set clear agendas for weekly leadership review meetings.
• Execution & Accountability: Maintain execution momentum by keeping deliverables on track, upholding sprint cadences, and ensuring team accountability to commitments.
• Cross-Team Communication: Act as a communications hub by aggregating issues and feedback from Slack and our Facebook community, and ensuring all stakeholders stay aligned and informed.
• Tools Management: Maintain project tools (Jira, Notion): keep sprint boards updated, ensure feature specs and processes are documented in Notion, and organize all tracking systems.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Promote team alignment and stakeholder visibility by providing regular status updates and helping structure effective collaboration across all groups.

We’re looking for an experienced software project manager with a proven track record in fast-paced product development. You thrive on structure, accountability, and clear processes. The ideal candidate has:

• 5+ years of experience in software project management in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver frequent, high-quality software releases on schedule.
• Proven skill coordinating across remote teams and managing asynchronous workflows.
• Highly organized and self-motivated; you set standards for planning and rigorously enforce accountability.
• Hands-on, pragmatic mindset – you challenge assumptions and trim scope for simplicity
• Strong proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Notion, etc.) and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership – no direct reports, but you drive teams by influence and ensure projects get done.
• US-based (remote work OK) with flexibility for occasional travel to meet the team in person.
• Familiarity with embedded operating systems is a plus.

At Nex, you’ll operate like a true owner of the project. Our culture is startup-casual: nimble, energetic, and mission-driven, with every team member’s input valued. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and see the direct impact of your work on the product. If you’re an organized self-starter who thrives on initiative, clear communication, and simplifying complex challenges, you’ll fit right in. Join us and help shape the future of family gaming by leading this ambitious embedded OS project from concept to launch.