Remote Project Manager

Summary

The job description is for a full-time contract Project Manager at Barrel, a digital agency specializing in e-commerce websites. The role is remote and open to candidates in Latin America. The PM will manage day-to-day project execution, develop project schedules, budgets, and roadmaps, and lead client conversations related to the technical portion of the website project.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience, agency experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience managing website projects across cross-functional teams
• Prior experience working in Shopify and/or WordPress platforms
• Understanding of third-party applications, platforms, and integrations
• Understanding of business and functional requirements, and how they impact the outcome of a project
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and succeed in fast-paced environment
• Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out detailed instructions
• Naturally curious and highly proactive, with a passion for learning new skills
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Level-headed under pressure

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day website project execution
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, task estimates and sprints
• Work with project team to create and maintain project roadmaps and requirements documentation
• Run JIRA ticketing system for assigned projects, manage the coordination of sprints, QA and deployment activities
• Oversee internal QA testing process across team members, cross-checking deliverables for accuracy prior to client reviews and releases
• Lead client conversations related to the technical portion of the website project, which may include site demos and CMS trainings
• Assist clients with CMS troubleshooting and tasks, including content population and app integrations
• Monitor team resourcing on a daily basis, proactively escalating if there are concerns before any impact to schedule or budget
• Partner with Account Managers to develop strong working relationships with clients
• Make important, relevant contributions in client and internal meetings, with a focus on generating workable conclusions
• Demonstrate curiosity and initiative when presented with problems, helping to come up with solutions

Preferred Qualifications

CSM or PMP certifications a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation
• Half-day Fridays all year round
• Remote home setup stipend
• Profit sharing
• A professional development stipend