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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 proven technical leader and software product development manager with over 10 years in the field. He has built and launched multiple software products supporting tens of millions in annual recurring revenue. He founded a company that built software products for clients with combined annual recurring revenues of over $20 million. Alexander excels in architecting modern software solutions, agile product development, and management of diverse and technical teams.

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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 13+ 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 high-performing technologist and technical project manager with a track record working on cybersecurity, digital agency, data science, mobile, digital, software programs, and projects with a budget of up to $32 million. He has worked in 13 countries and ten industry verticals like data science, software development, MedTech, retail tech, fintech, startups, and not-for-profit.

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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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Toptal helped us achieve our goals by really understanding what we were looking for. They worked with us very closely to figure out what the right talent looked like -- from a technical, cultural perspective -- and helped us get the onboarding done quickly so the talent could be effective as soon as possible.

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The best talent is at Toptal for sure. It's way better and faster than any other means of getting top talent.

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Co-Founder & CTO

Getting set up with Toptal and finding a new team member was so easy, I don't know why anyone wouldn't give it a try. Best of all, we no longer have to worry about finding great people to help with our projects!

Mike Branch

President & CTO

One of our most time consuming problems is finding qualified staff. We need to find the correct platform to advertise on, create a proper ad, filter through tons of applications, interview and test the applicants' capabilities, and finally take a risk by hiring. This was the old way of doing things. The new way: describe the job position to our Toptal account manager, interview a few qualified applicants, and hire with a risk-free trial -- much faster, a lot easier, and with incredible results.

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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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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire software project managers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed 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 entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert 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 expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    All of our talent are seasoned experts who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

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    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

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    Hire talent within 48 hours and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

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    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

  • Flexible Engagements

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    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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