Web & Technical Project Manager |

Role: Web & Technical Project Manager
Priority Location: South Africa
Working Hours: 8am-5pm Pacific Time

Salary Range: Market Related

Type of contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote

About the Client: The Web and App Development Department builds innovative digital solutions that range from WordPress websites to custom business applications and native mobile apps. Our team leverages cutting-edge frameworks like Laravel WP Engine Divi and more to deliver scalable modern solutions for businesses nationwide

About the Role: The Project Manager is responsible for bridging the gap between clients

developers and leadership internally ensuring projects are delivered on time within scope and with clear communication at every step. They act as both an advocate for the client and a coordinator for the development team ensuring that projects run smoothly expectations are clear and outcomes exceed expectations.

Candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment balancing technical oversight with

professional empathetic communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for web and application projects both internally and client-facing providing prototyping mockups status updates expectations follow up reports and transparent communication.

• Coordinate and oversee the project lifecycle from prototyping consultation design development QA testing go-live training and project completion.
• Proactively follow up with internal leadership clients developers and programmers to track milestones manage tasks and maintain accountability.
• Conduct quality assurance (QA) testing to ensure deliverables align with client or internal leadership requirements and organizational standards.
• Document progress risks and next steps in clear actionable status reports for both clients and internal leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams and multiple departments ensuring alignment between client needs and technical execution.
• Provide marketing expertise where needed.

Qualifications:

• 3 year(s) of Technical Project and Web Project Management experience
• Strong client-facing communication skills able to convey technical progress and requirements in clear approachable language.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Technical project management experience in the MSP realm
• Basic understanding of technical concepts such as WP Engine hosting platforms programming frameworks and mobile application development (hands-on programming is not required).
• Prior QA or testing experience.

Required Experience:

IC