Project Manager

The Project Manager is a key member of the Delivery team, responsible for driving the successful delivery of projects across the Code and Theory portfolio. This role focuses on managing large, complex development initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams of strategists, designers, and developers to ensure project success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Spearhead the delivery of large and intricate development projects while closely collaborating with cross-functional teams of strategists, designers, and developers
• Assess the complexity of wireframes or designs and strategizing around the development team's workflow by breaking down tasks, establishing timelines, and managing project backlogs
• Attain a comprehensive understanding of the product's technical specifications, covering frontend architecture, CMS implementation, and integrations for various functionalities such as site search, advertising, APIs, personalization tools, localization, internationalization, and analytics
• Implement agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
• Lead Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Grooming, and Sprint Demos in collaboration with the Client Engagement/Production lead and Technical Director
• Proficiently utilize JIRA to create and manage issues, tasks, and user stories based on approved designs and annotations
• Create issues (stories, tasks, and bugs) for the team, aligning with approved designs and annotations
• Translate approved product roadmaps and technical architectures into actionable stories for product development
• Maintain the backlog of JIRA issues, ensuring alignment with project objectives and goals through prioritization
• Conduct ticket estimation exercises to facilitate precise project planning and resource allocation
• Maintain and update project status documents and reports for both internal and client-facing purposes
• Proactively identify risks and issues, and collaborate with the project team to devise effective mitigation strategies
• Foster close collaboration with counterpart project managers and technical directors to ensure alignment of project goals, effective communication, and timely issue resolution
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality throughout the project lifecycle

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Expertise in software engineering practices and best practices for the entire software development lifecycle and operations
• Experience with Agile principles & values, and frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban