Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: Portland or remote. Will consider Toronto if they can work PST

About WCT

WCT is a global talent solutions partner committed to delivering high-impact technology and engineering talent to some of the world’s most innovative companies. As a WCT employee, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence in execution.

Job Summary

• The Team is reinventing Advertising! We’re creating innovative ad-tech solutions to optimize the ad monetization and experience. Our goal is to create a valuable experience for both buyers and sellers, while also driving performance for advertisers. To that end, we are innovating rapidly and there is no shortage of new challenges for motivated individuals.
• We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join the Advertising organization, one of the fastest growing teams. You will be managing complex e-commerce projects from inception to implementation and partnering with stakeholders horizontally and vertically within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Run end to end lifecycle of complex technical projects that contribute to our Ads platform roadmap, from concept and initiation to release and go to market
• Oversee design, development, integration, testing and ramp of key technical initiatives
• Lead key operating rhythms within our organization and between partner teams; ensure that everyone is working together helping solving cross org issues / communication / partner concerns
• Anticipate, assess and manage issues and risks; perform as needed root cause analysis and recommend mitigation plans
• Ensure clear status reporting is happening at all levels, whether at the sponsor level or day to day team members
• Develop presentations and supporting documentation for various forums and partners
• Build, document, and improve processes across geographically distributed teams/partners in order to optimize efficiency in a fast-pace environment

Requirements

• 8+ years of technical project management with a focus on leading full stack, end to end integrations and testing
• Experience in Ads or eCommerce in a product development environment
• Demonstrated track record of leading projects from conception through post-launch
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Experience working with engineering, design, product, sales, ops, and program management counterparts to deliver products/services
• Ability to take initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances, under little or no supervision
• Clear and concise communication, documentation and presentations to your program manager and leads, and timely escalations of potential risks.
• Manage multiple partners at various levels in the organization and working with them all equally, proactively and transparently
• Willingness to be hands-on and do whatever is vital
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Preferred requirements:

• Experience with Ad Tech, Search, Recommendations, structured data, and ML/AI
• Background of full stack system integration, E2E testing, development methodologies, and dependency management
• Proficient in Airtable
• Strong understanding of using AI, especially with process optimization, reporting and project management

Compensation / Salary Range: The typical pay range for this role is: USD $40/Hourly - $45/Hourly. Factors that may affect pay within or outside of this range may include but not limited to geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

WCT will accept applications and processes offers for these roles until the role is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Declaration:

WCT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.