Senior Project Manager - Shopify Expert

About Avex

Avex is a rapidly growing eCommerce agency that partners with merchants in the fashion, lifestyle and premium products space. From high-growth DTC brands to enterprise, we have partnered with companies such as: KITH, LVMH, TAG Heuer, Hugo Boss, Enjoy Life, Mondelez, Brandon Blackwood, Undefeated, Rumpl, HAUS, O'Neill, Serta Simmons Bedding, Badgley Mischka and many others. We design, build and optimize eCommerce experiences on Shopify Plus for global brands.

Our Values

BUILD our clients’ businesses, INSPIRE our employees to grow, CHALLENGE the norm, and DELIVER on our commitments.

We design and build digital commerce experiences that connect brands to people through creative, technology and culture. We believe that our work should not only produce amazing results for our clients but should also be fun and rewarding for our team. Avex believes in a strong work-life balance, not just churning out projects. The happier our team is, the more enjoyable the experience is, and the better the results will be for our clients.

We ensure that our team members and partners possess these traits. We feel that it is important to prioritize these core values over everything else. This allows us to deliver results for our clients, as well as a safe and fun work environment.

• Teamwork
• Passion
• Respect
• Talent
• Accountability
• Resourcefulness
• Radical Transparency
• Visionary

Role & Responsibilities 

The Senior Technical Project Manager role is critical to the success of our agency. They're the driving force behind implementing intricate eCommerce strategies, showcasing a deep understanding of technical aspects such as third-party integrations and migrations. With complete ownership over projects, they collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure successful launches of Shopify Plus websites for various brands. This role demands not only strong project management skills but also a solid grasp of Shopify's capabilities. They excel in navigating complexities and delivering tailored solutions that meet clients' goals effectively.

• Client Onboarding
• Review all sales notes and documents to understand specific client needs.
• Determine the onboarding plan in collaboration with the client.
• Set up all necessary tools and ensure team access.
• Coordinate all workshops, check-ins, and presentations.
• Create Avex-branded decks and ensure use of branded templates by the team.
• Client Relationship Management
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Understand client needs, objectives, and challenges.
• Develop and maintain a weekly and monthly meeting schedule based on client needs for support, oversight, and opportunity.
• Production Plan Scoping & Management
• Collaborate with the team to create detailed project plans, including deliverables, responsibilities, dependencies, timelines, and costs.
• Ensure alignment of plans with project objectives and client expectations.
• Fully manage and control implementation of project plans.
• Inform teams promptly of any deviations from the plan.
• Implement change control processes to manage scope changes and reduce scope creep.
• Product Knowledge
• Possess strong understanding of Ecommerce, Retention, CRO, and UX best practices.
• Use product knowledge to answer client questions concisely.
• Identify risks and dependencies during project scoping and budget/timeline management.
• Technical Expertise
• Have in-depth knowledge of Shopify Plus capabilities.
• Confidently address client technical questions and identify risks/dependencies.
• Specialize in platform migrations to Shopify from Magento, Salesforce, and custom platforms.
• Understand data modeling, mapping, and migration practices.
• Communicate effectively with technical team members and vendors.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and understand proper resource assignment.
• Task Management
• Define and communicate Task Acceptance Criteria clearly to internal and client teams.
• Create timelines with milestones and estimates to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Support the production team with access and information needed for efficient execution.
• Conduct thorough QA with the Quality Assurance team to meet acceptance criteria.
• Act as the final product approver, ensuring quality standards are met before client delivery.
• Manage and communicate client feedback clearly and apply it appropriately.
• Budget Management
• Oversee client budget and track workload and time of strategists, designers, solutions, and developers weekly.
• Support team in time management and task prioritization.
• Ensure team awareness of budget and accurate time tracking.
• Validate that estimates are fair and accurate, discussing conflicts with the client.
• Protect clients from being billed for internal issues that required additional budget due to Avex errors.
• Education
• Stay updated on ecommerce and departmental trends and tactics.
• Implement and share best practices within the team.

About You

We have expectations and so should you. We want to make sure we’re aligned on what is expected from both sides.

• You’re passionate about eCommerce, technology and/or design.
• You hold yourself and others accountable.
• You’re competitive and love winning as a team.
• You have high standards and expect the same from your team.
• You understand we're a growing company and everyone wears multiple hats.
• You understand that there will be “easy weeks” but also “busy weeks” where we need to help each other out.
• You can work autonomously without being micromanaged.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager, Solutions Architect/Engineer, or Technical Lead with a focus on eCommerce platforms, preferably in a retail or consumer-facing industry.
• Experience with Shopify required 
• Experience with Magento, Salesforce and/or custom platform migrations preferred
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration with a focus on eCommerce or digital marketing, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Working at Avex

• We offer unlimited PTO
• We offer remote or flexible working
• We value work-life balance
• We reward people based on their accomplishments and contributions
• We strive to make a difference in our clients' businesses
• We take burnout seriously and do our best to monitor it
• We treat people like adults, as long as they treat others with the same respect
• We have extremely high standards
• We're highly competitive in the industry and we love winning as a team
• We prioritize people over profits
• We donate a percentage of revenue to No Kid Hungry

Compensation and Benefits

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

• 401K with company matching
• Remote (Optional / Hybrid)
• Untracked PTO and sick days
• Paid holidays
• At home WiFi monthly stipend
• Aetna Healthcare, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Reimbursement