About the Role
Our client, a rapidly expanding online retail business, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to oversee the development and enhancement of their e-commerce platform. This exciting role is based in **Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK**, and is crucial for driving online growth and improving the customer shopping experience. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, marketing specialists, and operations personnel, to deliver new platform features, optimize user journeys, and integrate new technologies. You will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to ensure the successful launch of e-commerce initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of e-commerce technologies, agile methodologies, and digital marketing principles, coupled with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the digital presence of a growing brand and contribute to its online success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of e-commerce platform development projects.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Coordinate with internal teams (development, marketing, UX/UI, operations) and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
- Manage project risks and issues, identifying potential problems and implementing effective solutions.
- Ensure the platform meets high standards of user experience, performance, security, and scalability.
- Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies and promote agile best practices within development teams.
- Oversee the testing and deployment of new features and functionalities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on e-commerce platform development or digital product management.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex online projects, preferably within the retail sector.
- Strong understanding of e-commerce technologies, platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, custom builds), and web development processes.
- Proficiency in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field; experience with digital marketing strategies is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid team environment.
- Experience managing budgets and resources for digital projects.
Benefits
- An annual salary of 74000 £, commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Generous paid time off and holiday allowance.
- Opportunities for professional development and training in e-commerce and digital trends.
- Flexible working arrangements, including the option for full remote work.
- Company pension plan.
- Discounts on company products and services.
