Sr Producer / Project Manager (Digital agency)

Ledgent Technology; Laguna Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology in Aliso Viejo, CA (hybrid) is seeking a Senior Digital Project Manager to lead digital projects for client partners and cross-functional teams.

You'll coordinate design, development, QA, and UX/UI work, ensure timelines and quality, and build strong client relationships while balancing strategy with hands-on delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in digital project management in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong technical literacy with web technologies, CMS platforms, and front-end/back-end processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods.
• Proficient with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Sitecore, AEM, or Drupal.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted client contact and ensure exceptional project outcomes.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for cross-functional teams.
• Guide design, engineering, QA, and UX through all project phases.
• Maintain clear project docs in Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and help remove blockers to keep momentum.

Skills

Digital PM

Agile/Hybrid

CMS literacy

Stakeholder comms

Scrum cert

Tools

WordPress

Sitecore

AEM

Drupal

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Title: Senior Digital Project Manager
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Direct-hire (Full-time)
Compensation: $110,000 to 135,000 annual salary (based on experience)

Partnered with a client who is a forward-thinking design and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Sr (Digital) Sr Project Manager with digital agency expereince to join a dynamic team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who brings not just strong project leadership skills, but a deep understanding of web development, UX/UI design, and QA workflows in a customer-facing role who enjoys wearing different hats in a hybrid role in project management and business analysis (Producer). They're looking for someone who balances strategic planning with genuine client empathy and team collaboration.

In this role, you won't just manage timelines and deliverables-you'll be building meaningful partnerships with clients, becoming immersed in their industries, and helping guide teams through complex and creative digital projects. You'll work closely with high-profile brands across a mix of marketing sites and web-based applications.

Their team values curiosity, precision, and a good sense of humor. They care deeply about quality, mutual respect, and doing right by our clients and each other. While we're committed to work-life balance, we also take pride in delivering excellent work and staying proactive in how we operate.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, helping to ensure their experience with the team and project outcomes are exceptional
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine goals and translate business needs into clear, actionable project requirements
• Guide cross-functional teams-design, engineering, QA-through each stage of the project lifecycle
• Maintain clear, organized project documentation in tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps
• Anticipate challenges and proactively remove blockers to keep work flowing smoothly
• Help facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives
• Support quality assurance efforts, user acceptance testing, and deployment coordination
• Lead with empathy, clear communication, and a focus on long-term relationship building
• Always be looking for opportunities to improve our processes and enhance client outcomes

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in digital project management in a digital agency, creative services, or tech consulting environment - all customer-facing.
• Strong technical literacy with a working understanding of web technologies, CMS platforms, and front-end/back-end processes
• Experience managing multiple project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and team structures
• Confident managing projects involving tools and platforms such as WordPress, Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), or Drupal
• Excellent organizational and communication skills-you can explain technical matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive mindset-you don't wait for problems to arise before thinking about solutions
• Comfortable with fast-paced timelines and shifting priorities without losing focus on the big picture
• Certification in Scrum or Agile (ScrumMaster or Product Owner) is a plus

Why Join:

• Collaborative and respectful team environment
• Emphasis on professional growth and shared learning
• Strong benefits and flexible culture
• Casual office with a commitment to quality, curiosity, and creativity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.