Project Manager

Job Description

We currently have a career opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Acquia / Drupal team. While this is a remote opportunity, you must be located within the United States in order to be considered.

The Project Manager role is intended to manage and adapt continuously to project goals. This highly collaborative role will need to work closely with all departments, including account, creative and technology teams, in order to deliver quality solutions to our customers.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to lead web development projects within the DXP industry. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects that meet client needs on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile web development methodologies, experience with management of CMS engagements, and excellent communication skills within a digital agency setting. As the primary point of contact for clients, you will manage project planning and execution, stakeholder relationships, and risk management, leading your team to achieve success for our clients.

If you are passionate about driving successful web development projects and partnering with our clients to build long-term relationships, we want to hear from you! Come join our team as a Project Manager and be part of our exciting journey in shaping the future of Perficient’s DXP Acquia practice.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create project timelines, and manage creative, development milestones and deliverables
• Foster an environment that adapts quickly to creative change and focuses on Agile development principles
• Maintain creative, production, and technical goals set forth by our teams and clients
• Manage overall project organization to ensure requirements and project deliverable dates can be clearly communicated to the product and account leads
• Capture and record meeting notes and ensure action items are completed promptly
• Ensure solutions to technical problems through discussion with technical teams to resolve problems
• Partner with development team members to understand opportunities and limitations of solutions being implemented
• Effectively balance the needs of the client, as well as the needs of the agency and internal teams
• Manage all deliverables with any required external vendors
• Provide production and technical knowledge, in addition to innovation insight, in order to arrive at the best-possible execution decisions
• Identify, procure and manage outside vendors that are best suited for assigned projects, when required
• Work closely with Business Analysts to track sprint progress against overall project timelines
• Manage resources for each assigned project to ensure that the project remains on schedule
• Work closely with the product and account leads to remain in full communication on the status and details of each project, including any cost or timing issues that may arise
• Anticipate any potential issues with the project through quick responses and proactive critical thinking
• Demonstrate skilled problem-solving capabilities to determine solutions and options to resolve problems
• Build long-term relationships with clients to be their partner in growth and success
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading projects within a technical environment
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience leading projects in an Agile development environment
• Understanding of current technologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Attention to detail is required to be successful in this role
• Experience working directly with creative team members and development engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience working in digital marketing and media
• Understanding of project management, and the web and mobile technologies
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification preferred
• Degree in Business Management or Project Management
• Understanding of complex internet based enterprise level applications
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Track record of delivering on time, on budget, and meeting client commitments
• Ability to translate client requirements into a functional implementation backlog
• Experience with Drupal and / or Acquia projects is considered a plus
• Previous experience working in a digital agency is desirable
  
  

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $73,008.00 to $178,090.00. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview .

Who We Are

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

What We Believe

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

About Us

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

About The Team

We are an esteemed award-winning Platinum Sitecore Partner and an active voice within the Sitecore Community. Our success can be attributed to our exceptional Sitecore MVPs and extensive expertise. Technology is at our core, and when fused with a team of talented content strategists, visual designers, and experienced architects, we deliver on the complete vision and bring experiences to life. Partnering with renowned global brands, our influence reaches millions of people worldwide, making our impact both widespread and accessible, visible and utilized by countless individuals every single day!



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