About the Role
Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is offering an exciting fully remote opportunity for a seasoned Project Manager to lead the development and enhancement of their e-commerce platforms. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a virtual environment and possesses a strong background in managing digital product development. You will be instrumental in defining project roadmaps, coordinating development teams, and ensuring the timely delivery of new features and platform upgrades. This remote-first position requires exceptional communication and organizational skills, a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, and a passion for creating seamless online customer experiences. You'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK while making a significant impact on our client's online presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete lifecycle of e-commerce platform development projects, from ideation to deployment.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Oversee the work of development, design, and QA teams, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and dependencies.
- Facilitate clear and consistent communication across all project stakeholders using virtual collaboration tools.
- Track project progress, generate reports, and present updates to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes and platform performance.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with a significant focus on e-commerce or digital product development.
- Proven experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and proficiency with project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Excellent understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Demonstrated success in managing remote teams and fostering effective virtual communication and collaboration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored for a remote setting.
- Must be based in the UK and eligible to work remotely.
Benefits
- A competitive remote salary of 72000 £ per annum.
- Full flexibility to work from home.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Professional development budget for courses and certifications.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Regular virtual team-building activities.
- Opportunity to shape a leading e-commerce platform.
