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Jared Hagemann

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since November 21, 2022

Jared is an accomplished leader of software development teams. He has 15 years of experience in roles ranging from technical engineering manager to Agile coach and project manager for startups and Fortune 500 companies, including Intel and Citrix. Jared has an extensive background managing teams remotely and excels at executing in project environments with vague requirements that require adaptable solutions.

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Patricia Rotman

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC-06:00
United States
Toptal Member Since April 21, 2020

Pat is an agile project leader who goes beyond to create high engagement and exceptional results. Recently, one of her global teams decreased time-to-market by 250%. Building on deep roots as a software developer, she has led software development teams of 5-150 people to innovate, adopt scrum and SAFe, and adapt to new structures. Pat is thrilled to join the Toptal team and looks forward to helping clients break through challenging problems, deliver results, and discover new possibilities.

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Alexander North

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC-05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since April 20, 2021

Alexander is a senior technical advisor, product-minded architect, and software development leader with 15+ years of experience across consulting, cybersecurity, identity, AI-enabled platforms, and cloud infrastructure. He has led cross-functional teams, architected greenfield products, and helped deliver software supporting $30+ million in annual recurring revenue. Alexander is strongest where product strategy, architecture, and execution all need to align.

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Marcelo Santos

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC-03:00
Argentina
Toptal Member Since July 27, 2022

Marcelo is a result-driven professional with more than 23 years of software development project experience. He has led global, cross-functional teams and fostered innovation on transparency, inspection, and adaptation pillars. Marcelo has participated in numerous projects in leadership roles with cross-cultural teams.

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Sergio Dominici

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC+00:00
Spain
Toptal Member Since October 4, 2021

Sergio is an IT professional with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. After 13 years of working as a developer, he continued his career in project and product management. As an expert in the sectors such as avionics, energy, oil and gas, healthcare, gamification, online gaming, and finance, he worked for companies in three countries, ranging from 10 to 60,000 employees, remotely and on-premise. Sergio excels in building products, teams, and new departments from the ground up.

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Steffen Frank

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC+01:00
Germany
Toptal Member Since November 1, 2022

Steffen is a passionate Agile practitioner with 25 years of experience in software engineering and 8 years in software delivery management. As a pragmatist who values simplicity, with a scientific mindset and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, his expertise encompasses many domains, such as eCommerce, automotive, biotech, and insurance. Steffen's background includes working with both multinational corporations and startup companies.

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Prabhath Gunawardhana

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC+05:00
Sri Lanka
Toptal Member Since June 15, 2021

Prabhath is a business and technology professional with 13+ years of experience managing IT programs and portfolios, product development, software engineering processes, business strategy development, business process improvement, business intelligence, managed services, production support, and operations. Previous positions include head of an IT business unit, head of delivery, and senior software engineer. Prabath's industry experience is backed by an MBA and a BSc in computer science.

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Tarun Sukhani

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC+08:00
Malaysia
Toptal Member Since March 15, 2022

Tarun Sukhani is a business and IT professional with over 25 years of experience working in multinational companies in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. Actively involved in web-scale software development, data science, and machine learning across different industries, Tarun has held several senior development and managerial positions, including software and solution architect, project manager, Certified Scrum Master, CIO/CTO/CDO/CISO, director, and board member.

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Rajinda Rathnapala

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC+08:00
Singapore
Toptal Member Since February 8, 2022

A certified and accomplished delivery leader, Rajinda has 15+ years of extensive experience developing, deploying, and scaling systems to drive business growth. He has successfully managed the end-to-end project lifecycle to deliver complex software projects and lead diverse teams while meeting budgetary constraints. Dedicated to building strong client relationships, Rajinda always streamlines processes and mitigates risks to achieve innovation and operational excellence.

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Andrew Wong

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since February 18, 2022

Andrew is a dependable and high-performing senior project manager specializing in cybersecurity, AI, mobile applications, infrastructure, and software projects with budgets up to $5 million. He has experience across data science, higher education, application software, medical technology, retail, telco, tech consulting, financial services, and startups. Andrew has delivered projects in 13 international markets, including Norway, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, and 9 other Asia Pacific countries.

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Matthias Schleinitz

Freelance Software Project Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since June 10, 2022

Matthias is a project manager with 20+ years of experience performing several roles across many industries. He started as a software developer and IT consultant, then evolved to business analyst, project manager, and head of the project management office for a German company. This background gave him a unique and comprehensive combination of technical knowledge and people skills. Matthias's competent and friendly demeanor and analytical skills characterize his working and leadership style.

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How to Hire Software Project Managers Through Toptal

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A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right software project manager for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new software project manager for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they’re the right fit before starting the engagement.

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Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • Typically, you can hire software project managers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your software project manager, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right software project manager, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect software project managers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our software project managers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire software project managers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched software project managers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire software project managers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a software project manager for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our software project managers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your software project manager begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another software project manager who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

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    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

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    Effortless Scaling

    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.

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