Lead Senior Project Manager (E-Commerce & Retail)

RJM Technologies
United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$135,000.0 - $165,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Business Analytics Applications Google Analytics Node.Js Scrum Methodology Next.js Shopify ReactJS Magento Web Technologies

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Senior Project Manager to lead complex E-Commerce and Retail digital transformation initiatives for a fast-growing digital commerce and creative strategy firm. This is a full-time, fully remote position focused on managing large-scale digital product and delivery programs for global retail and consumer brands.

The role combines program leadership, client engagement, Agile delivery management, and team leadership, with a strong emphasis on modern commerce platforms, omnichannel customer experiences, replatforming initiatives, and measurable business outcomes including conversion optimization and revenue growth.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead large-scale E-Commerce and Retail digital programs with multiple cross-functional workstreams and stakeholders
  • Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and delivery quality across complex client engagements
  • Serve as the primary engagement lead responsible for delivery performance, client satisfaction, and business outcomes
  • Lead digital commerce initiatives including E-Commerce platform implementations, replatforming efforts, checkout optimization, merchandising, and personalization initiatives
  • Partner with clients to modernize digital storefronts and improve customer journeys and conversion performance
  • Support product strategy, roadmap development, product discovery, and KPI definition aligned to business goals
  • Facilitate Agile delivery practices including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional coordination
  • Mentor and coach Product Managers across Agile execution, stakeholder communication, delivery management, and product discovery
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and executive leadership teams
  • Translate business requirements into scalable digital product and platform solutions
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Architecture, Design, Marketing, Data, and Customer Success teams
  • Participate in pre-sales activities including estimation, proposals, solution planning, and Statement of Work (SOW) development
  • Contribute to delivery process improvements, operational best practices, and practice growth initiatives

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Product Management, or digital delivery leadership roles
  • Proven experience leading large-scale Agile software delivery programs with cross-functional teams
  • Strong background managing E-Commerce, Retail, or digital commerce initiatives
  • Experience working directly with executive-level stakeholders and client-facing engagements
  • Deep understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
  • Experience with backlog management, prioritization, product lifecycle management, and roadmap planning
  • Strong understanding of modern digital commerce platforms and customer experience optimization
  • Experience using analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics to support product and business decisions
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and lead within fast-paced, evolving delivery environments
  • Experience partnering with technical teams to define scope, delivery plans, and scalable solutions
  • Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution and delivery management
  • Familiarity with AI tools supporting product delivery, personalization, or digital optimization initiatives

Bonus Points For

  • Experience with Shopify, Magento, or custom E-Commerce platform implementations
  • Experience with React, Next.js, Node.js, or other modern web technologies
  • Background in omnichannel retail or direct-to-consumer (DTC) business environments
  • Consulting or digital agency experience
  • Agile, Scrum, or Product Management certifications
  • Experience managing distributed or remote teams in high-growth environments, * Do you have at least 8 years of experience leading large-scale Agile software delivery or digital transformation programs?
  • How many years of experience do you have managing E-Commerce, Retail, or digital commerce initiatives?
  • Have you directly managed client-facing engagements with executive-level stakeholders in a consulting, agency, or technology services environment?

Benefits & conditions

$135,000 - $165,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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