Sr Project Manager
About Nerdery and Being a “Nerd.”
Nerdery is a digital product consultancy. Much more than consultants, we’re allies and guides on our clients’ digital journey – helping them to grow their business and delight their customers through intuitive, thoughtfully designed technology. As true partners, we prepare our clients for the opportunities in front of them, help them achieve their goals, and quickly deliver value for their customers. We do this by solving problems in creative ways across strategy, design, and technology.
At Nerdery, we’re not defined by our job titles but by the impact we make. You’ll work directly and closely with some of the world’s best brands to help create innovative digital products that serve everyone. As Nerds, our insight, innovation, and expertise are celebrated, and our growth is not only encouraged but expected. Being a Nerd means stepping up and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We’re curious, fearless (well, not totally fearless – there are heights and spiders, after all), and always our authentic selves.
We are looking for a Sr Project Manager to join our team! We invite you to check out the details below and consider whether becoming a Nerd is the next step in your career journey.
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager that will drive digital projects throughout the entire project lifecycle while keeping a keen eye on the customer journey. You will lead cross functional teams to deliver product solutions utilizing agile methodologies. You will be accountable for ensuring project deliverables are completed on time, within budget and meet the objectives of the client.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience needed
- Need at least 6+ years of client-facing digital project management experience, using agile methodologies.
- At least 2 years of agency/consulting experience is required, 5+ years of experience is preferred.
- Experience with Jira/Confluence preferred.
- Experience managing large scale, multi vendor digital product projects with multiple work streams and diverse teams (UX, Strategy, Design, Research, Data, Tech, and Account) across remote locations.
What Things Will You Do As A Nerd?
- Lead the delivery of product solutions using agile methodologies
- Responsible for collaborating with other delivery leads to ensure we deliver effective products
- Accountable for delivering high quality products that are completed on time and within budget
- Understands project requirements and goals in order to build solution desired outcomes
- Ability to establish and manage cross functional teams across different locations and ensure they collaborate and remain efficient throughout the project
- Need to be able to create detailed project plans for large, complex or undefined projects
- Manage and provide recommendations on scope, as well as, identify and mitigate risks to maintain project health
- Contribute to building a strong culture with the delivery team and able to manage and mentor other team members
What Skills Will Help You Be A Successful Nerd?
- You like to lead the pack and are a trusted partner. You are proactive and self-motivated with a proven track record in driving solutions forward. Eager to learn and succeed in everything that you do.
- You have a strong point of view and distinct voice to confidently lead a variety of technical projects with a team of contributors and leaders. Your communication skills are easily tailored to address the various players involved.
- You push yourself and those around you to accomplish the goals at hand and know how to juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously. You know how to identify an issue before it arises and maintain a positive attitude.
- You push yourself and those around you to accomplish the goals at hand and know how to juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously. You know how to identify an issue before it arises and maintain a positive attitude.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience needed
- Need at least 6+ years of client-facing digital project management experience, using agile methodologies.
- At least 2 years of agency/consulting experience is required, 5+ years of experience is preferred.
- Experience with Jira/Confluence preferred.
- Experience managing large scale web and/or mobile projects with multiple work streams and diverse teams (UX, Strategy, Design, Research, Data, Tech, and Account) across remote locations.
Are We the Right Fit For You?
The best way to get the scoop on whether Nerdery is the right place for you is to chat with current Nerds. We would be delighted to have a conversation with you and share insight into what it’s really like to work at our organization and if it’s a place where you can thrive. Our interview process will provide you ample opportunity to talk with other team members and assess whether the role is a good fit for your next chapter. Take the first step and apply today – our Talent Advocates will then reach out to you to get the ball rolling!