Senior Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 100000 - 150000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Project Management

Job Summary

ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Apply Digital is a global experience transformation partner. We drive AI-powered change and measurable impact across complex multi-brand ecosystems. Leveraging expertise that spans across the customer experience lifecycle from strategy design to engineering and beyond we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and maximize value for their business and customers.

Our 750 team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz NFL Moderna Lululemon Dropbox Atlassian AE Networks and The Very Group.

Apply Digital was founded in 2016 in Vancouver the past nine years we have grown to ten cities across North America South America the UK Europe and India.

At Apply Digital we believe in the One Team approach where we operate within a pod structure. Each pod brings together senior leadership subject matter experts and cross-functional skill sets all working within a common tech and delivery framework. This structure is underpinned by well-oiled scrum and sprint cadences keeping teams in step to release often and retrospectives to ensure we progress toward the desired outcomes.

Wherever we work in the world we envision Apply Digital as a safe empowered respectful and fun community for people every single day. Together we work to embody our SHAPE (smart humble active positive and excellent) values and make Apply Digital a space for our team to connect grow and support each other to make a difference.

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LOCATION:Apply Digital is hybrid/remote-friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in the Greater Los Angeles areawith working hours that align to PST. This is a hybrid role and requires regular on-site presence at our clients office at least 3 days a week.

THE ROLE:

Apply Digital is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can bring clarity structure and momentum to complex digital programs. This role spans strategic planning process improvement execution and stakeholder coordination working hand-in-hand with internal teams and client partners. Youll draw on your agency or consultancy experience guiding major digital transformation efforts helping organizations operate more effectively across product design and engineering. Were looking for someone who stays composed under pressure keeps initiatives on course and recognizes how each project connects to broader systems and platforms. Hands-on experience managing flagship initiatives and delivering cohesive digital solutions across is highly valued.

In this senior position youll apply a strong understanding of agile methodologies and the software development life cycle to ensure projects are delivered with precision and quality. Acting as the bridge between business objectives and technical execution youll help teams work efficiently and make informed decisions grounded in data and context. You will balance tactical oversight with strategic perspective able to zoom in on delivery details without losing sight of long-term goals. Skilled communication and facilitation are central to your approach enabling alignment across diverse groups and translating conversations into actionable plans timelines and deliverables that meet client expectations on time and within scope.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and oversee complex digital projects from kickoff through delivery coordinating all aspects of executionfrom defining objectives and translating client outcomes into actionable plans to managing delivery against scope timeline and budget.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers designers data analysts QA and product managers to ensure smooth workflows clear communication and successful project outcomes.
Guide teams through Agile and hybrid methodologies facilitating sprint planning daily stand-ups reviews and retrospectives to maintain focus transparency and continuous improvement.
Define and manage project roadmaps milestones and capacity plans proactively identifying dependencies bottlenecks and risks to keep delivery on track.
Serve as a key liaison between technical and business stakeholders aligning on objectives resource needs and delivery priorities that support broader strategic goals.
Partner with analytics and technical teams to inform decisions with data support testing strategies and validate project performance against KPIs and success metrics.
Ensure data accuracy and integration across platforms enabling insights that drive optimization and measurable business outcomes.
Oversee release management across multiple platforms coordinating deployments resolving blockers and maintaining quality assurance standards.
Facilitate strategic sessionsincluding discovery requirements definition design reviews and decision-making workshopsto drive clarity alignment and informed execution.
Maintain clear documentation master schedules and communication plans within project management tools to ensure visibility accessibility and alignment across teams.
Manage third-party vendors and partners ensuring adherence to SLAs budget expectations and seamless integration into broader delivery workflows.
Report regularly on project health risks and performance metrics ensuring transparency with leadership the PMO and client stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative one-team culture by monitoring team morale supporting continuous learning and championing new tools and practices that elevate delivery effectiveness.
Manage multiple high-priority initiatives concurrently balancing complexity pace and interdependencies.
Identify early indicators of delivery challenges and implement triage and mitigation strategies to maintain momentum.
Drive clarity in ambiguous environments by defining requirements removing blockers and aligning stakeholders around shared outcomes.
Proactively identify and address gaps in processes tools or team capabilities escalating to leadership as needed to protect delivery.

REQUIREMENTS

7 years of experience leading complex end-to-end digital programs in an agency consultancy or professional services environmentideally for global or enterprise clientswith a strong track record of delivering high-profile digital platforms.
Deep experience as a Project Manager supporting technically complex digital initiatives with ownership of timelines budgets scope and delivery across evolving client and business needs.
Strong understanding of SDLC CI/CD and Agile delivery models (Scrum Kanban or hybrid). Agile or Scrum Master certifications (CSM PMI-ACP or equivalent) are an asset.
Skilled at cross-functional collaboration across technical design data and business teamsaligning priorities driving accountability and ensuring seamless communication.
Strong facilitation capabilities from sprint ceremonies to executive-level discussions with the ability to translate conversations into clear plans decisions and measurable outcomes.
Technically fluent able to engage credibly on topics such as AI data analytics cloud architecture and platform integrations and comfortable using analytics for data-informed decision-making.
Experience managing headless or composable implementations across eCommerce CMS loyalty or personalization platforms (e.g. CommerceTools Contentful Auth0 Segment).
Adept at managing vendors and partners including defining scopes budgets SLAs and ensuring effective integration with internal teams.
Proficient with project and collaboration tools such as Jira Confluence Airtable Notion Smartsheet and Google Suite; experience managing Jira development boards is a plus.
Skilled in tracking and reporting KPIs and performance metrics using insights to drive delivery improvements and operational efficiency.
Strong relationship builder who can work confidently with Director VP and C-suite stakeholders using sound judgment diplomacy and clear communication.
Demonstrates strong leadership presenceable to motivate teams influence decisions and model professionalism accountability and resilience under pressure.
High emotional intelligence with the ability to read a room adapt communication styles and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics to maintain alignment and trust.
Proactive and self-directed with strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to anticipate risks identify opportunities and solve problems independently.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced shifting environments while managing multiple time-sensitive initiatives simultaneously.
Experienced contributing to PMO-driven frameworks governance planning cadences and reporting cycles.
Successful track record delivering work across internal delivery teams and vendor- or partner-supported models.

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$100000 - $150000 a year

The salary range for this role is $100000 - $150000 USD per year. We conduct regular benchmarking across various roles similar industries and levels to ensure fair compensation packages for all. We are committed to acknowledging each individuals unique strengths and contributions while rewarding the value that they deliver to the team.

LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL

At Apply Digital people are at the core of everything we do. We value your time safety and health and strive to build a work community that can help you thrive and grow. Here are a few benefits we offer to support you:

Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.

An inclusive and safe environment: Were truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.

Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets including partner tech certifications custom learning plans workshops mentorship and peer support.

Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our teams success so we offer flexible personal time offer (PTO); allowing ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.

Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs priorities and preferences.

Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways from remote to in-office to a blend of both.

Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. Thats why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.

For more information visit theDiversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at emailprotected.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

ABOUT APPLY DIGITALApply Digital is a global experience transformation partner. We drive AI-powered change and measurable impact across complex multi-brand ecosystems. Leveraging expertise that spans across the customer experience lifecycle from strategy design to engineering and beyond we enable ou...