Technical Wordpress Manager

<p><p><br/><b>About E2M :</b><br/><br/> E2M is not your regular digital marketing firm.<br/><br/> Were an equal opportunity provider, founded on strong business ethics and powered by 300+ experienced professionals.<br/><br/> We partner with digital agencies that need help solving their bandwidth challenges, cutting overheads, and increasing profitability.<br/><br/> We need dedicated professionals like you to help us help them.<br/><br/> If you're someone who dreams big and has the gumption to bring those dreams to life, E2M has a place for you.<br/><br/><b>Role Overview :</b><br/><br/> Were looking for an experienced and detail-oriented WordPress Technical Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of WordPress-based web development projects.<br/><br/> In this role, you will bridge communication between clients, designers, developers, QA, and leadership to ensure alignment, efficiency, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.<br/><br/> From discovery to deployment, youll define scope, manage resources, maintain timelines, and champion proactive communication.<br/><br/> Familiarity with AI tools for estimation, QA, and automation will be a plus.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/> - Plan and manage end-to-end delivery of WordPress projects (custom themes, plugins, WooCommerce, multisite, etc.)<br/><br/> - Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, create briefs, and define milestones.<br/><br/> - Translate business and technical requirements into project plans and actionable tasks.<br/><br/> - Coordinate across developers, designers, QA, SEO, and other stakeholders.<br/><br/> - Lead sprint planning, daily standups, and weekly reviews using tools like ClickUp or Jira.<br/><br/> - Track and report on timelines, billable hours, delivery margins, and resource utilization.<br/><br/> - Enforce adherence to SOPs, coding standards, and QA protocols.<br/><br/> - Conduct risk assessments, manage scope creep, and escalate blockers as needed.<br/><br/> - Maintain clear communication with clients, including status updates, delays, and delivery risks.<br/><br/> - Explore and integrate AI tools to improve estimation, QA, and internal delivery processes.<br/><br/><b>Must-Have Skills & Experience :</b><br/><br/> - 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2 years managing WordPress projects.<br/><br/> - Strong understanding of WordPress architecture (themes, plugins, ACF, page builders like Elementor & Gutenberg, WooCommerce, CSS, HTML).<br/><br/> - Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent client projects.<br/><br/> - Proficiency in tools like ClickUp, Jira, or Trello.<br/><br/> - Excellent documentation, briefing, and client communication skills.<br/><br/> - Familiarity with Git workflows, deployment processes, and basic server environments.<br/><br/> - Experience working with distributed cross-functional teams.<br/><br/><b>Bonus Skills (Good-to-Have) :</b><br/><br/> - Knowledge of technical SEO, performance optimization, and ADA compliance in WordPress.<br/><br/> - Exposure to AI tools for QA automation, estimation, and effort tracking (e.g, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot).<br/><br/> - Experience in a white-label or digital agency environment.<br/><br/> - Understanding of frontend frameworks or headless WordPress architecture.<br/><br/><b>Leadership Opportunity :</b><br/><br/> Take charge of high-impact WordPress accounts and lead the adoption of AI-driven delivery processes.<br/><br/> Your leadership will be instrumental in helping E2M scale its delivery capabilities across a growing global client base.<br/><br/><b>KPIs (Success Metrics) :</b><br/><br/> - Project delivery timelines and adherence.<br/><br/> - Client satisfaction scores and feedback.<br/><br/> - Project utilization and delivery margin.<br/><br/> - Quality metrics (bug count, QA rework rate).<br/><br/> - Effectiveness in managing scope and risks.<br/><br/> - Implementation of AI tools and process improvements.<br/><br/></p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)