Digital Project Manager

Development Now is an award-winning creative digital development agency in Portland, OR. We are currently seeking a Digital Project Manager
. Our ideal candidate is an accountable, proactive self-starter who is personable and highly organized with a positive, results-driven attitude.

We transform businesses through mobile, web, and emerging technology solutions. We have provided digital solutions for a variety of companies, including startups, agency partners, and enterprise Fortune 500 firms. Some of our recent clients include Kelly Services, Microsoft, BBDO, AT&T, Ogilvy, Manheim, Avery Dennison, and Time Warner Cable.

• 2 years of hands-on software project management in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with mobile app development projects a plus.
• Familiarity with remote workflows.
• Familiarity with project processes, including Scrum methodology and Agile principles.
• Highly proficient with Jira and other applicable software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Committed to quality, collaboration, achievement, and results.
• Successfully managed risks while setting clear expectations.
• Technical background and/or you have prior experience working at a digital agency.

• Coordinating projects from kickoff to post mortem.
• Scheduling and running Scrum ceremonies and other meetings
• Acting as the client point of contact:
  Responding to client communications in a timely manner, coordinating with clients/developers to facilitate project completion, emailing weekly status reports to clients, coordinating and leading client meetings.
• Working with account management and internal and external development teams to coordinate project schedules, milestones, and resources.
• Proactively following up on team and client deliverables.
• Coordinating with the QA team to ensure that client deliverables meet quality standards.
• Contributing to overall project process improvement through team collaboration.
• Understanding Statements Of Work (SOW) and scope on projects.

Be part of our growing company where your contributions and ideas truly matter. We are a tight-knit team of technologists who enjoy solving problems and exploring emerging technology. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We work with community organizations like Epicodus and Girl Develop It to encourage the next generation of Portland technologists.

This is an hourly contract position for 30-40 hours per week with immediate availability, for 6 months with the possibility of extension. Preference for candidates local to the greater Portland area, but remote candidates welcome to apply. Please, no recruiters.