Lateral stands for technology excellence.

We re a profitable, award-winning design and technology company with over 20 years of experience launching bold ventures and transforming businesses. A globally distributed team of 200+ experts united by a shared purpose: the continuous pursuit of quality.

Our clients come to us for results, quality and craft - and stay because we keep raising the bar.

We do things differently at Lateral

Our mission is simple: design and build great products.
What sets us apart isn t just the talent of our team - it s the way we work:

We Have A Bias For Action & Results.

We are doers - we spot the gaps, connect the dots, anticipate what s around the corner and take action. We move fast, stay focused, and let the results - not the effort - speak for themselves.
We Work On Time, On Budget, On Quality

Discipline is our edge - a commitment we make to each other, to our clients, and to the standards we hold ourselves to.
We Care Deeply.

We care about our work and about each other. Care Is A Competitive Advantage.

Every detail matters. Every design, every line of code, every decision. Thoughtful by default.

We Do Things Right - Because It s the Right Thing to Do

Right over easy. Integrity isn t up for negotiation. We hold the bar high even when no one s watching. We take pride in doing great work the right way - not the easy way

We Keep Improving

The best teams keep improving and we re never done learning.

We iterate. We reflect on what s working and what s not. Feedback fuels us, we receive it openly, and adapt quickly. Progress over perfection.

We re Obsessed With Agility, Not The Agile Manifesto

We don t chase dogma or rituals - we chase momentum. We adapt processes to fit problems, not the other way around.

We Take Ownership
Everyone leads something here. You will have room to run with ideas, and the trust to execute. That trust is built on how you show up: thinking things through, sweating the details, and following through.

What You ll Do

As a Technical Project Manager at Lateral, you ll drive clarity, alignment, and progress across complex initiatives, ensuring that business goals translate into technical outcomes. You will:

• Lead Program Delivery Across Multiple Workstreams: You ll coordinate teams across time zones, aligning stakeholders, schedules, priorities, and dependencies to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. You ll spot blockers early, escalate smartly, and drive resolution.
• Act as a Trusted Partner to Clients and Internal Teams: You ll be the technical point of contact for client stakeholders, building trusted relationships through transparency, clarity, and follow-through.
• Translate Vision into Execution: You ll own the tactical implementation of strategic initiatives. Working closely with architects, and engineers, you ll turn high-level goals into actionable plans with clear milestones, success metrics, and ownership.
• Facilitate Alignment, Visibility & Collaboration: You ll run effective standups, retros, and steering meetings. You ll ensure the right people are involved at the right time, decisions are documented, and communication is crisp, whether async or live.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: You won t just manage timelines; you ll help improve how we deliver. From implementing tooling and dashboards to refining agile practices and release cadences, you ll help teams level up.
• Lead Through Influence, Not Control: You ll bring structure, you ll inspire accountability, offer guidance, and remove roadblocks helping teams do their best work while upholding our standards of quality and care.

How We Measure Success In This Role

In the first two weeks

• You ve built rapport with key stakeholders.

• You ve reviewed project scopes and have mapped out delivery risks and opportunities.

• You ve established your preferred rituals for communication and visibility.

In the first 3 months:

• You re driving two or more client-facing programs effectively.

• You ve created clear roadmaps, aligned stakeholders, and proactively addressed blockers.

• You ve identified areas to streamline delivery processes and suggested improvements.

After 3 months:

• You re seen as a go-to for delivery clarity and cross-functional coordination.

• Your programs are tracking to plan or you ve renegotiated scope and timelines smartly when needed.

• You re contributing to internal best practices, mentoring peers, and influencing how we manage complexity at scale.

We measure success through:

• On-time and on-budget delivery

• Client and stakeholder satisfaction

• Team feedback and velocity trends

• Quality of planning, communication, and decision-making
  Ability to manage ambiguity and align multiple teams

What We re Looking For

We re looking for thoughtful operators with both business sense and technical fluency. You must bring:

• 7+ years of experience in technical program or delivery management roles within software/tech consulting environments

• Technical background or hands-on experience in software development

• Proven success managing complex, multi-team, and multi-stakeholder programs

• Experience working closely with engineering, design, and business stakeholders

• Strong client-facing communication skills and a knack for turning complexity into clarity

• High EQ, low ego - you thrive on collaboration, not control

• Comfort with remote work, asynchronous tools, and distributed teams

• Structured problem-solving skills and a bias for action

Bonus points for:

• Experience with consulting or professional services environments

Why You ll Love Working Here

• Real Impact: You ll work on meaningful products that make a measurable difference - from healthcare and commerce to sustainability and next-gen tech.

• Remote-First, Office Friendly: Work from wherever you re most productive - whether that s your home, a co-working space, or one of our offices. We re a remote-first company, but if you re near an office, you re welcome to drop in, collaborate in person, or work onsite regularly. We prioritize async collaboration, respect your time zone, and focus on outcomes over hours.

• An Outstanding Team: Talented, kind, and hard-working people who care deeply about their craft - and about each other. No egos. No politics. Just professionals doing their best work.

• Growth: You ll be supported in growing your craft, exploring new paths, and stepping into greater responsibility - at your own pace

• A Culture of Excellence: We care deeply about doing the right thing - for our clients, our team, and ourselves. No burnout. No crunch. Just high-quality work, delivered sustainably.

• Variety & Stability: We re profitable, independent, and over a decade strong. Yet every project brings a fresh challenge. You ll never be bored here.

This Role Might Not Be for You

We want to respect your time by being clear about what this role isn t. You should skip this opportunity if:

• You prefer well defined structure. If you gravitate towards a clear hierarchy, well defined roles and swim lanes, you may find our self-managed style challenging.

• Distributed work isn t your thing. If you find async communication, design documentation and being proactive without a manager nearby difficult, our setup won t suit you.

• Feedback doesn't excite you. We re obsessed with quality and believe in continuous improvement. That means we give feedback that s sometimes nitpicky. If refining the work until it s excellent feels over the top, you are likely going to find working here frustrating.

• Change makes you uncomfortable. We re scaling and maturing. That means not everything is perfect yet. Priorities shift. Processes evolve. If ambiguity is uncomfortable, this may feel bumpy.
  

However, If this sounds like fuel, we d love to talk!

How to apply and what to expect in the interview process

Our hiring process is structured as a sequence of steps. Moving forward is based on how well the previous step goes. This helps us stay focused, fair, and respectful of everyone s time.

We will always:

• Let you know clearly what the next step is

• Share updates and feedback wherever possible

• Invite questions if anything feels unclear

Not everyone progresses through every stage. That doesn t mean you re not great at what you do. Sometimes it s about timing, team fit, or simply what we re looking for at the moment.