Senior Project Manager

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Canva

πŸ“Remote - Australia

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Summary

Join Canva's Brand Experience team as a Senior Project Manager for a 6-month contract. This remote role focuses on managing web development and UI/UX design projects within an agile environment. You will drive the development of event landing pages, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate possesses proven experience in managing web projects, strong understanding of web development processes, and excellent communication skills. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and utilizing project management tools. Canva offers a flexible work environment and values diverse skills and backgrounds.

Requirements

  • Bring proven experience as a Senior Project Manager leading web projects, within a digital agency or technical team. You’re comfortable managing complex delivery activities
  • Have experience in facilitating day-to-day agile practices with delivery teams such as stand-ups and sprint planning
  • Have a strong understanding of web development processes, technologies, and tools, with hands-on experience managing projects on CMS platforms
  • Advocate for user-centred design by applying a strong understanding of UI/UX principles to drive impactful outcomes
  • Are exceptionally organised, with the ability to create realistic timelines, overcome obstacles, and rally project teams to meet challenging deadlines
  • Communicate effectively with different disciplines, quickly building trust and managing stakeholder expectations with clarity and empathy
  • Are familiar with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Monday.com or similar platforms
  • Are a proactive self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-changing environment with evolving priorities

Responsibilities

  • Manage web development and UI/UX projects across CMS platforms
  • Support the Program Lead in developing and adjusting project schedules, including scope, timelines and resourcing plans - ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements and business objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (creatives, engineers and marketers) to gather requirements and ensure our web pages are executed to the highest quality
  • Monitor project progress and launch risks, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary to maintain project timelines and quality
  • Conduct post-launch reviews to identify and implement optimisations that enhance effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

If you enjoy taking initiative, embracing ambiguity, and getting hands-on to drive success, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

As a Contract or Freelancer at Canva you can work remotely in the country listed on this job ad, meaning you have ultimate flexibility

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