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project manager Remote

CobbleWeb

Full Time Remote 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and technologically informed project manager who can deliver digital platform (i.e. online marketplace) projects within meticulously planned scopes, budgets and time frames.

Our ideal candidate has a proven track record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that product specifications are technically feasible, user-friendly, and aligned with our clients’ business goals. This should be complemented by technical execution skills such as familiarity with an Agile approach to software development.

Your eye for detail, high levels of energy and superior communication skills make you an indispensable link between our clients and our development team. You know how to manage risk and avoid bottlenecks, while driving optimal productivity (e.g. by maintaining a healthy backlog of two to three pre-planned sprints).

Job requirements

Responsibilities:

Ownership of full project lifecycle
Break project scope down into executable tasks, to be assigned with time frames
Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
Take the lead in planning meetings, ensuring milestones are met
Clear roadblocks
QA of all project deliverables
Manage changes to project scope, schedule and costs, including impact analysis
Evaluate and report on project performance
Manage client relationships; set and manage client expectations
Escalate issues timeously when necessary

Our expectations of you:

5+ years experience of managing digital projects (ideally complex products such as online marketplaces or SaaS platforms)
5+ years experience of working with technical teams (preferably within a web agency environment)
2+ years experience of working with Jira
Certification in Agile methodology and/or Scrum framework
Managed projects with a minimum budget of £500,000 per year
Sound understanding of website development, technologies, and testing methodology
Familiarity with website monitoring, performance, and analytics tools
Strong understanding of the customer journey and how to map out user flows
Proven ability to set priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within a high-volume work environment with strict time constraints
Proven client liaison and customer service experience
Ability to interpret technological requirements and communicate them to technical and non-technical customers (internal and external)

General skills: