Technical Project Manager

Outliant; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote digital product development firm is seeking a full-time Technical Project Manager to manage engineering teams and coordinate projects. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in software development, project management skills, and familiarity with CMS tools like Webflow. This role offers unlimited PTO and a casual work environment among a diverse, global team.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Monthly internet stipend

Fun and casual work environment

Employee engagement activities

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of technical background with experience in software development.
• Previous experience in a project development or management role.
• Experience managing full-cycle software projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of engineers to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Creating and optimizing internal management processes.
• Scheduling and leading team meetings to discuss project statuses.

Skills

Software development

Web technologies

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Webflow

JavaScript

Google Analytics

HubSpot

WordPress

Job description

About us:

Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”

Our Core Values:

Pursuit of Excellence: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional – as individuals, teams, and as an organization. There is no standard high enough and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.

Startup Mentality: Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.

World-Class Remote Collaboration: Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company – we have no offices and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.

About the role:

We’re looking to hire a full-time remote Technical Project Manager with CMS experience. For this role, your primary focus will be to work with a diverse team of creators and grow and learn with exceptional world-class engineers. You’ll have the opportunity to choose your hours and work and learn with a team of world-class engineers and designers through a commitment to team collaboration, communication, and product quality.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of engineers to ensure that technical projects are completed within the deadlines.
• Creating and optimizing internal management processes.
• Setting up sprints/epics, deadlines, and Gantt charts.
• Communicating and collaborating with executives, clients, and team members to troubleshoot problems and keep projects on task.
• Define project responsibilities among team members.
• Schedule and lead regular team meetings to discuss project status and determine progress or address any challenges the team might have.
• Documentation and follow-up of important decisions made during meetings with clients/stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Has at least 6 years of a solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies, preferably with Webflow (or any other CMS) and JavaScript.
• Previous experience in a project development or management role.
• Experience managing full-cycle software projects: coordinating deployments, including orchestrating content and code changes.
• Experience managing engineers and QA - hands-on experience in debugging technical issues.
• Strong sense of accountability and leadership regarding decision-making and working closely with developers, designers, and clients.
• Hands-on experience building or managing websites in Webflow or WordPress.
• Demonstrated experience with SEO best practices and optimization strategies.
• Ability to foresee challenges and seek to head off obstacles proactively.
• Exposure to the startup work environment and agile/scrum development process.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with Yext.
• Experience with forms, magazines, and HIPAA compliance
• Familiarity with multi-business locations and GTM strategies
• Proficiency in Google Analytics and HubSpot

What’s in it for you?

As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Unlimited PTO
• Non-working holidays per country of residence
• Medical/ Dental / Vision insurance (US-W2)
• Referral bonuses
• Monthly internet stipend
• Fun and casual work environment
• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings
• We are a diverse, global team!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement: Outliant is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.