About Us

Zen Projects, started in 2008, is a full-service development and design agency focused on helping our clients make their projects a reality. We’re a small fully-remote team of dedicated individuals passionate about what we do.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will oversee multiple web and application development projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while also managing client relationships effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

Lead and manage multiple web and application development projects simultaneously
Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets
Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, designers, and QA specialists
Implement and maintain project management best practices and methodologies
Identify and mitigate project risks proactively
Oversee day-to-day operations of the development team, including scheduling work, running team meetings, and managing workload
Communicate with developers to ensure they have everything they need to perform their work and resolve any issues or needs that may arise
Track project progress and budget, proactively flagging issues that may cause projects to go over budget or be delayed
Perform quality control and review of completed tasks
Engage in daily and weekly discussions with company leadership
Coordinate with teams across multiple time zones
Collaborate with the project manager at our sister company (digital marketing agency)

Account Management

Manage client expectations and maintain strong relationships
Help onboard new clients and set up new projects
Discuss new requests or critical issues on existing projects with clients, either in meetings or through project management software
Provide progress updates to clients both through project management software and progress reports
Communicate with clients in scheduled meetings, progress reports, and regular updates
Discuss and evaluate new requests from clients on existing projects

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in web or application development
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
Experience with project management and communication tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project, Teamwork, Slack, Google Workspace)
PMP or Agile certification is a plus

Required Skills:

Strong leadership and team management abilities
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Familiarity with web and mobile technologies
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience working with remote teams and across different time zones
Exceptional client communication and relationship management skills

We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Fully Remote Work
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative and innovative work environment

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're excited about this opportunity.

Zen Projects asks respectfully to only apply through the application form and not email/apply to them directly. Recruiters and Agencies please do not contact Zen Projects directly.

Project Manager - Website and Application Development