[1099 Contract] Technical Project Manager | Mobile & Web Apps | Remote (USA-Based)

We’re looking for a proven project manager hailing from a digital technology background to help guide web and mobile application projects through understanding project scope, coordination of design, development, and QA, focusing around completion on time and on budget.

This is a client-facing role at an app development agency, so attention to detail, great customer service and communication skills are an absolute must. As a technical partner, we operate in full transparency with our partners. Set-rate, pay-as-you-go, fair pricing. Detailed project roadmaps and deliverable schedules. Quick response times. Weekly and bi-weekly project status meetings. A dedicated project manager, developers, designers, and QA-testers. Whatever our partners need, we have their backs (and yours)!

The Essential Duties:

Review incoming project proposals to develop a deep understanding of project requirements and desired outcomes.
Develop project plans in collaboration with the development team members.
Create project roadmaps.
Manage day-to-day project details against the project roadmap.
Serve as point of contact on all assigned projects.
Hold weekly Partner calls for any assigned projects.
Define deliverables, and responsibilities for the development and design teams.
Identify and remediate potential roadblocks affecting projects to ensure that timelines are met.
Assist in QA testing - ensuring that all items in scope are functioning properly.
Schedule product walkthrough meetings with assigned partners.
Ability to discuss/document potential change orders that may result from out of scope requests.
Manage your project teams in an Agile fashion! We practice Rapid Iterative Development using Kanban boards.

And, Occasionally:

Sourcing third party solutions for applications based on app requirements (payment processor, rest APIs, etc). We have existing recommended tools, but sometimes clients have special requirements.

Skills Required:

Working knowledge of Javascript frameworks, such as React & React Native framework.
Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence).
Working knowledge of GitHub and Figma.
Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening) and influencing skills.
Ability to manage challenging situations/partners.
Time Management skills.

Qualifications:

We are seeking someone with 2-5 years of experience with project management in an agency and/ or technical setting. Great customer service is also key to thriving in this role, so client-facing experience in project management is essential.

This position is remote to anyone who is a U.S. citizen and available within reasonable U.S. business hours, has reliable access to phone and internet, and a good independent work ethic. We encourage applicants from across time zones, allowing us to source the best talent and encouraging a flexible work-life balance. This is a contract position (1099).

Compensation:

Salary ranges per contract between $5,500 - $7,000 USD per month, depending on qualifications/experience.

Benefits:

Flexibility/Autonomy

Unlimited PTO

Career Pathing

A Supportive Team Behind You Every Step of the Way

How To Apply:

Please send your information, resume and any other relevant work experience to jobs[at]chopdawg.com.

About Chop Dawg:

Since 2009, we've partnered with startups and enterprises around the world to launch 350+ next-generation apps. Our mission is to guide each company and entrepreneur that approaches us towards the right game plan for their venture's long-term success. Experts in digital product design, development and strategy, we offer set-rate pricing with dedicated project management to form a partnership businesses can rely on. Over the last decade, Chop Dawg's passionate, remote-first US team has partnered with major brands like Siemens, Mister Softee, Wawa, LA Gear, Six Flags Great Adventure, Choice Home Warranty and countless startups to craft immersive digital experiences that put the end user first, and transform their business. Let's Make It App’n!®

Our Website: www.chopdawg.com

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