Web Development Manager

Summary

Join Power Digital as a Web Development Manager (Shopify, Wordpress) and oversee the web development division, acting as a coach, leader, mentor, and problem-solver. You will provide escalation support to team members and clients, lead technical aspects of client projects, manage the development team, and ensure project success. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and excellent communication. You will be responsible for resource allocation, performance management, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and prior experience in a technical leadership role. Power Digital values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Have a strong technical background with experience in Shopify and Wordpress
• Demonstrate strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills
• Have experience scoping out new projects for net-new clients and allocating timelines and resources
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be adept at identifying and solving problems during the development process
• Have the ability to align software development efforts with organizational goals and strategies
• Understand the business context and how software development contributes to company objectives
• Be adaptable and open to learning new technologies, tools, and methodologies
• Have previous experience in a technical leadership role, such as a team lead or senior developer, with experience managing software development projects and teams
• Be bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provide escalation support to team members and account teams to problem-solve challenges at the account and/or personnel level
• Oversee the kickoff of high-priority client projects, ensuring account excellence across the entire book of web development clients
• Manage the people and processes within the development team, ensuring the team meets project goals and deadlines
• Coach team members, guide their development, foster a collaborative work environment, and support their professional growth
• Serve as the main point of contact between the development team and non-technical stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business terms
• Define technical requirements, assess feasibility, allocate resources effectively, and establish realistic timelines for new projects
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide feedback to web developers, aligning their work with organizational goals
• Hire and allocate human and technical resources to ensure projects are adequately staffed and supported, in coordination with the Head of Operations