Senior Project Manager

Summary

Join Apply Digital's Managed Service team as a Senior Project Manager, leading and managing ecommerce web development projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project delivery, translating client business outcomes into actionable roadmaps and plans. Responsibilities include facilitating workshops and meetings, employing agile methodologies, working with various teams, tracking project budgets and timelines, mitigating risks, and acting as the primary client contact. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience leading teams delivering end-to-end digital solutions, a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, and proficiency in project management software. Preferred qualifications include experience with enterprise-level companies and relevant certifications. Apply Digital offers a remote work environment, generous vacation policy, customizable benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of demonstrated track record leading teams delivering end-to-end digital solutions in an agency or product organization, ideally with leading global brands, with proven experience delivering web product launches
• Previous experience as a Digital/Web Project Manager or in a project management role leading large delivery teams in software development, web technologies and/or ecommerce products
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced eCommerce environment, managing multiple client requests, queries, and services with a sense of urgency and efficiency. Impeccable organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to shift priorities quickly and seamlessly while maintaining high standards and accuracy
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, CI/CD and project management methodologies including agile, hybrid-agile, scrum, kanban and others
• Knowledge of technical concepts and tools (ie. AI, machine learning, data analytics, cloud computing, commerce, platform integrations)
• Proficiency using project management software tools and collaboration platforms. -Jira/Confluence, Google Suite, Miro are essential

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ecommerce web development projects, coordinating and managing all aspects of project delivery,  including defining and translating multiple client business outcomes and product requirements into clear, actionable roadmaps and project plans and managing the execution against those plans
• Defining team capacity and resource requirements, tracking and reporting, and controlling scope and mitigating risks at the project level
• Facilitate regular workshops and meetings such as definitions, requirements gathering and prioritization sessions, concepting and design/UX reviews, prototyping and testing, product demos and stakeholder review and feedback sessions
• Employ agile or hybrid-agile methodologies as appropriate while being adaptable to select best practices for efficient project delivery and effective production workflows across multi disciplinary teams
• Work with the Product Consultant and Client Services to conduct project meetings including scrum or other ceremonies, with clear agendas and actionable outcomes to track work across various teams for a number of clients
• Work with the  PMO and Delivery team to track, manage & report on project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations, ensuring efficient project delivery
• Identify, communicate and mitigate risks while balancing the business needs versus technical constraints and knowing when to escalate accordingly to senior stakeholders to proactively resolve issues
• Act as the primary project delivery point of contact for client and team stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, key milestones, releases and any changes in scope
• Continuously engage with the client, account leadership and team to ensure we deliver the value expected of each engagement
• Foster a one-team mindset, actively monitoring and reporting team morale

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with enterprise-level companies with a focus on Ecommerce and maintenance ecosystem
• A proactive mindset with the foresight to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring resources, budgets, and workloads are effectively managed
• Professional certifications such as Agile Certification and/or Scrum Master certification are desirable
• Strong belief in servant leadership
• A can-do attitude, a passion for digital products, and the resilience to work in a flexible and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and willingness to take on complex challenges
• Ability to diplomatically navigate complex and controversial discussions and de-escalate difficult situations
• A good dose of humility and positivity to drive your relentless pursuit of excellence

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