[Wattpad] Technical Project Manager
June 5
🔄 Hybrid – Manhattan
Description
• Drive delivery on a cross-functional project team within time and quality constraints, working closely with the Product, Engineering and Experience Design teams • Helping the project team with project planning, preparing a delivery plan that outlines the critical path activities, timelines and milestones of the project to ensure accurate planning and efficient delivery • Establishing effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making within the project team • Identifying, regularly monitoring and mitigating project risks and dependencies. Anticipating and addressing potential obstacles that may impede project progress. Encouraging an environment where issues are openly discussed and resolved • Providing regular project updates to stakeholders. Managing expectations and ensuring alignment • Engage with other project or technical program managers (TPMs) to discuss and align on potential risks and dependencies • Collaborating with other TPMs and functional managers to define and establish project management processes tailored to Wattpad’s needs • Assessing and analyzing the effectiveness of existing project management practices. Identifying areas for improvement by working with stakeholders to optimize processes, and addressing any challenges or bottlenecks that may hinder project success • Maintaining project management standards across Wattpad’s projects.
Requirements
• Experience leading a team in an agile environment • Someone who relishes in creating a culture of learning and helping bring the joy of storytelling to millions around the world • User focused - you have a desire to make great experiences for our millions of users
Benefits
• Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals • Health benefits, including vision and dental! • RRSP Contributions (Canada), 401K Contributions (USA) • Generous vacation and Parental Leave Top-up • Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family • Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!
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