We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead our website design and development projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within budget, scope, and schedule constraints. They will work closely with cross-functional teams, including web developers, UI/UX designers, and business stakeholders, to define project requirements and deliverables. The Project Manager will also be responsible for managing project risks, conducting quality assurance activities, and maintaining effective communication throughout the project.
Skills
Problem-solving, Analytical, ClickUp, Time-management, Teamwork, Cooperation, Proactivity, Decision-making, Planning, Budgeting and Scoping
Responsibilities
- Use company-wide project management tools to track activities and document tasks.
- Maintain accurate records of communication with clients.
- Track milestones, deliverables, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare project status reports.
- Respond to Slack messages within 1 hour during working hours to ensure timely communication and collaboration.
- Maintain proper documentation of all project communications on official company channels for transparency and reference.
- Take full accountability for completing all assigned tasks accurately and on time.
- Write end-of-project (debriefing) reports, outlining outcomes, improvements, and best practices.
- Communicate with freelancers, third-party service providers, and partners to align and implement deliverables as per schedule.
- Align with the Accountants to ensure third-party vendor payments are transferred.
- Write website, SEO, and creative briefs, and effectively communicate them to the related teams.
- Conduct website demonstrations and training sessions based on the Web Developer’s guidance.
- Discuss potential projects and their parameters with clients, executives, and freelancers.
- Serve as a liaison for project-related communication, including changes, milestones, and updates.
- Define the scope, allocate resources, set deadlines, and establish communication strategies.
- Supervise each stage of the project and ensure timely delivery within budget.
- Create Project Budget Sheet and ensure they are approved by the Production Manager and the Accountant.
- Determine and oversee testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of websites in all stages of completion.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and user expectations, conducting quality assurance activities as required.
- Deliver completed websites to clients and perform regular checks on performance.
- Facilitate communication between clients and internal teams.
- Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams.
- Manage the full lifecycle of complex website and SEO projects from initiation to closure.
- Work closely with Web Developers, UX/UI Designers, SEO Specialists, UX Writers, business stakeholders, and other freelancers to define project requirements and deliverables.
- identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Have a thorough understanding of website design and development stage, including analysis, planning, content, design and layout, development, testing, and maintenance.
- Adhere to the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Production Guidelines.
- Lead and inspire Project Coordinators, Web Developers, SEO Specialists, UX/UI Designers, and UX Writers to deliver high-quality website and SEO projects.
- Ensure the thorough, accessible, and shared documentation of all project details,
- including specifications, timelines, and client communication.
- Ensure smooth onboarding of selected freelancers as per project requirements.
- Research and implement project management best practices to enhance overall efficiency.
- Lead change initiatives within the department, ensuring a smooth transition toward enhanced performance.
- Foster a culture of adaptability and innovation within the Production Team.
- Collaborate with members of the Production Team to resolve challenges and ensure client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless interdepartmental workflows.
- Work closely with Project Coordinators and Accountants to develop and manage project cost budgets.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project reports, providing insights into project progress, hours allocation, challenges, and successes.
- Utilise analytics to track project performance and workload to make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
- Proactively identify potential risks associated with projects and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies relevant to website design and development, and SEO.
- Maintain an organised project repository for future reference and continuous improvement.
- Manage relationships with talents, vendors, and partners, ensuring their contributions
- align with project goals and timelines.
- Oversee budgeting for projects to ensure that costs remain within scope, while maintaining profitability.
- Act as the bridge between the Production, Commercial, and Admin teams, ensuring alignment on client expectations, project scope, and deliverables.
- Identify, recruit, and onboard freelancers to the company’s network by following the established recruitment and onboarding process.
Requirements
Core Project Management Expertise
- Full Project Lifecycle Management: Proven ability to manage complex website and SEO projects from initiation to closure, including defining scope, allocating resources, setting deadlines, and establishing communication strategies.
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Skill in creating and overseeing project budget sheets, ensuring approval, managing costs within scope, and maintaining profitability.
- Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of project risks and issues to ensure smooth project progression.
- Quality Assurance & Delivery: Expertise in determining and overseeing testing, evaluation, troubleshooting, and ensuring all project deliverables meet quality standards and user expectations, culminating in successful website delivery and performance checks.
- Reporting & Data-Driven Decisions: Proficiency in preparing detailed project status and debriefing reports, developing comprehensive insights into progress, resource allocation, challenges, and successes. Ability to utilize analytics for data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Technical & Domain Understanding
- Website Design & Development Lifecycle: A thorough understanding of all stages of website creation, from analysis and planning to content, design, development, testing, and ongoing maintenance.
- SEO Fundamentals: Knowledge of SEO project requirements and best practices.
- Technical Briefing: Ability to write clear and effective website, SEO, and creative briefs for technical and creative teams.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Client Relationship Management: Skilled in maintaining strong client relationships, communicating project parameters, changes, milestones, and updates, and facilitating effective communication between clients and internal teams.
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination: Proven ability to coordinate, manage, and inspire diverse cross-functional teams including Web Developers, UX/UI Designers, SEO Specialists, UX Writers, Project Coordinators, and various business stakeholders and freelancers.
- Vendor & Talent Management: Experience in communicating with, aligning, and managing relationships with freelancers, third-party service providers, vendors, and partners to ensure deliverables align with project goals and timelines. This includes overseeing freelancer onboarding and recruitment.
- Internal Alignment: Acting as a crucial bridge between Production, Commercial, and Admin teams to ensure seamless interdepartmental workflows and alignment on expectations and deliverables.
- Documentation & Transparency: Commitment to maintaining accurate, thorough, and accessible documentation of all project communications, specifications, and timelines on official company channels.
Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Accountability & Ownership: Demonstrates full accountability for assigned tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Process Adherence & Improvement: Adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Production Guidelines, coupled with a proactive approach to research and implement project management best practices.
- Change Leadership: Ability to lead change initiatives within the department and foster a culture of adaptability and innovation within the Production Team.
- Continuous Learning: Stays abreast of emerging technologies relevant to website design, development, and SEO.