IT Project Manager - Bespoke Shopify Build at Quail Publishing Limited, Milton Keynes/Remote, £250-£300 per day

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented IT Project Manager (Contract) to lead a bespoke Shopify B2B e-commerce platform development project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the end-to-end delivery of a customized online store, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and optimal user experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive project management expertise, and a deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud computing, and agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Your proactive approach will drive project success, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative solutions that elevate our digital commerce capabilities.

Duties

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the bespoke Shopify build, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and budget.
• Gather detailed requirements from stakeholders to define project scope and translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Develop comprehensive project plans using tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, TFS, and SharePoint to track progress and manage resources effectively.
• Coordinate with developers, designers, QA teams, and external vendors to facilitate software development, testing, and deployment phases.
• Manage the SDLC process by implementing best practices for release management, version control, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), create test cases, and ensure all deliverables meet quality standards before release.
• Oversee communication across all project stakeholders through clear reporting, status updates, and negotiation to resolve issues promptly.
• Utilize analysis skills to identify potential risks or bottlenecks early and implement mitigation strategies aligned with SAFe or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate.
• Facilitate sprint planning sessions using Scrum or Kanban frameworks to promote continuous improvement and timely delivery of features.
• Ensure compliance with security standards by coordinating with IT security teams on cloud computing platforms like AWS or Oracle Cloud.

Experience

• Proven experience managing complex software development projects within an Agile environment using Scrum or Kanban frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, TFS, Visio, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Strong understanding of SDLC processes including requirements gathering, analysis skills, test-driven development (TDD), and release management.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS or Oracle Cloud for hosting e-commerce solutions.
• Familiarity with SQL databases and data analysis tools for managing backend integrations and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines including software development, QA testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and negotiate effectively during project negotiations.
• Ability to manage time efficiently while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; organizational skills are essential.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and program management principles to ensure system resilience throughout the project lifecycle.

Join us in shaping innovative e-commerce solutions through strategic project management!

Pay: £250.00-£300.00 per day

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes (Northamptonshire, East Midlands Region)