What You Will Do
- Technical Scoping & Estimation: Partner closely with Account Management and Engineering leads to scope, estimate, and architect project plans and timelines for complex technical deliverables.
- Agile Delivery & Jira Mastery: Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlogs) and own Jira configuration and management for all development workflows.
- Platform & Stack Setups: Collaboratively define technical stack setups, system checklists, QA protocols, and release strategies across diverse ecosystems (Mobile, Web/CMS, E-Commerce, 3D/Interactive).
- Vendor & Resource Management: Manage internal development teams alongside external technical partners and specialized agencies, ensuring deliverables stay within pacing, budget, and quality standards.
- Deployment & Launch Readiness: Oversee staging, beta deliveries, client CMS training, living technical documentation, and final deployment releases in partnership with engineering.
- Strategic Problem Solving: Proactively identify technical risks early, craft contingency strategies, and balance client demands with engineering feasibility to protect team velocity and output.
Qualities and Qualifications
- Agency / Production Experience: 6+ years of experience leading technical production, digital delivery, or technical project management within a fast-paced agency or digital studio environment.
- Cross-Platform Technical Breadth: Strong working knowledge of multi-platform architectures, including native mobile (iOS/Android), web & e-commerce ecosystems (Shopify, Contentful, Headless CMS), and real-time interactive engines (Unreal Engine, Unity).
- Agile & Scrum Expertise: Deep practical experience with Scrum/Agile frameworks, Jira administration, sprint planning, and hands-on issue resolution alongside Engineering and QA teams.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven track record of bridging the gap between non-technical client stakeholders, creative directors, and software developers to translate complex requirements into actionable technical tasks.
- Operational Rigor: Exceptional organization skills with living documentation, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and clear, daily status communication.
What We Offer
This is a five-month contract position paying $2,115 per week, equivalent to approximately $110,000 annualized. The annualized figure is provided for reference; actual earnings will reflect the five-month contract term.