Project Management Manager

Summary

Join Apply Digital as a Project Management Lead and lead a team of project managers in delivering complex digital projects for global clients. You will be responsible for mentoring and coaching your team, overseeing project delivery, managing budgets and resources, and building strong relationships with clients. This role requires 8-15 years of experience in digital project management, deep knowledge of agile methodologies, and proven success in leading digital product implementations. Apply Digital offers a hybrid/remote work environment, generous benefits, and a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive work culture.

Requirements

• Experience & Background: 8-15 years in digital project management, with proven success in agency, consultancy, or professional services environments
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Waterfall, Kanban, and Scrum methodologies, combined with strong understanding of digital ecosystems (product strategy, UX/design, SDLC, CI/CD, QA, DevOps)
• Implementation Experience: Track record of leading end-to-end digital product and platform implementations across web and mobile, including modern platforms (headless CMS, eCommerce, personalization, identity platforms)
• Leadership & People Management: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and foster professional development through mentorship and coaching
• Stakeholder Management: Experience navigating enterprise-level, multi-stakeholder environments with composure and clarity
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business needs into actionable plans and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Personal Qualities: A servant leader who is confident, collaborative, and empathetic, with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and support a team of Project Managers (intermediate to senior), helping them grow professionally and consistently deliver high-quality work
• Create development plans, lead career conversations, and identify training opportunities to close skill gaps across the team
• Act as an escalation point for team-level project or interpersonal challenges, applying a problem-solving mindset with empathy and accountability
• Foster a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-track digital projects, guiding teams in translating business needs into actionable roadmaps and delivery plans
• Drive strategic planning, risk management, and cross-team alignment between product, design, engineering, and client stakeholders
• Manage project budgets, resource planning, and scope control with support from senior PMs and program managers while maintaining delivery excellence
• Step into project-level leadership as needed to ensure excellence in execution or to troubleshoot key issues
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior-level client stakeholders, acting as a strategic delivery partner
• Lead high-stakes conversations with composure, facilitate decision-making, and ensure clear communication of project outcomes
• Pro-actively manage expectations and maintain trusted advisor status with key clients
• Advocate for and implement best practices in agile, hybrid-agile, and digital delivery methodologies, adapting to the unique needs of each project
• Champion project management best practices, implement and optimize delivery methodologies, and maintain knowledge management systems
• Collaborate on resource planning and team capacity management to ensure balanced workloads and optimal project staffing

Preferred Qualifications

Tools & Certifications: Proficiency in project management tools (Jira/Confluence, Google Workspace, Notion, Smartsheet); professional certifications (Agile, Scrum Master, PMP) are a plus

Benefits

• Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact
• An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe
• Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support
• Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being
• Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences
• Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both