Development Project Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse client portfolio

Collaborative team environment

Cutting-edge Shopify technology

Dynamic, fast-paced work

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Development Project Manager to oversee end-to-end Shopify development projects in a remote setting. You will translate client ideas into actionable plans, collaborate with developers, designers, and data contractors, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery across multiple engagements.

The role requires strong communication, comfort with fast-moving, undefined scenarios, and the ability to keep several projects advancing simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years managing enterprise Shopify projects.
• Direct client communication experience, bypassing account managers.
• Proficient in Asana for project management.
• Led teams of developers and designers.
• Comfortable solving problems in undefined scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Lead project intake discussions with clients to gather design ideas and requirements.
• Create project scopes and cost estimates using existing templates.
• Define and build plans for custom projects without predefined processes.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of development work before client delivery.
• Manage client communications through email, Slack, and live calls.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Shopify

Problem solving

Tools

Asana

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Development Project Manager to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will oversee end-to-end project execution for client-facing development work, with a strong emphasis on scoping, planning, and delivery. You will partner closely with clients, developers, designers, and data contractors to translate ideas into actionable project plans and ensure high-quality outcomes. The position requires strong communication skills, comfort working in fast-moving and often undefined scenarios, and the ability to keep multiple projects moving efficiently.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $114,000 – $156,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead project intake discussions with clients to gather design ideas and requirements
• Create project scopes and cost estimates using existing templates
• Define and build plans for custom projects without predefined processes
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of development work before client delivery
• Manage client communications through email, Slack, and live calls

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience managing enterprise-level Shopify projects
• Proven ability to communicate directly with clients, bypassing account managers
• Strong familiarity with Asana for project management
• Experience leading teams of developers and designers
• Comfortable with problem-solving in undefined scenarios

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, from growing e-commerce businesses to enterprise brands
• Collaborative environment with a team of 10 developers, designers, and data contractors
• Focus on meaningful results and client satisfaction
• Dynamic work pace that emphasizes continuous movement and project management
• Exposure to cutting-edge Shopify technologies and practices

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.