Technical Project Manager - Wordpress

Role Overview :

- Plan and manage end-to-end delivery of WordPress projects (custom themes, plugins, WooCommerce, multisite, etc.).

- Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, create briefs, and define milestones.

- Translate business and technical requirements into project plans and actionable tasks.

- Coordinate across developers, designers, QA, SEO, and other stakeholders.

- Lead sprint planning, daily standups, and weekly reviews using tools like ClickUp or Jira.

- Track and report on timelines, billable hours, delivery margins, and resource utilization.

- Enforce adherence to SOPs, coding standards, and QA protocols.

- Conduct risk assessments, manage scope creep, and escalate blockers as needed.

- Maintain clear communication with clients, including status updates, delays, and delivery risks.

- Explore and integrate AI tools to improve estimation, QA, and internal delivery processes.

Must-Have Skills & Experience :

- 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2 years managing WordPress projects.

- Strong understanding of WordPress architecture (themes, plugins, ACF, page builders like Elementor & Gutenberg, WooCommerce, CSS, HTML).

- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent client projects.

- Proficiency in tools like ClickUp, Jira, or Trello.

- Excellent documentation, briefing, and client communication skills.

- Familiarity with Git workflows, deployment processes, and basic server environments.

- Experience working with distributed cross-functional teams.

Bonus Skills (Good-to-Have) :

- Knowledge of technical SEO, performance optimization, and ADA compliance in WordPress.

- Exposure to AI tools for QA automation, estimation, and effort tracking (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot).

- Experience in a white-label or digital agency environment.

- Understanding of frontend frameworks or headless WordPress architecture.