project manager for digital projects

Описание

AKQA blends art and science to create digital products, services, and applications for globally recognised brands. Its Delivery team manages project quality, timelines, client value, collaboration, and governance across design, user experience, and technology.

Задачи

• Coordinate UX, Design, and Engineering teams across design reviews, UX workshops, creative processes, and technical delivery
• Translate design intent and user experience goals into actionable development tasks
• Manage complex digital projects on time and within budget
• Define project success criteria with clients and ensure delivery against agreed goals
• Tailor and communicate project structures and methodologies for each phase
• Collaborate with team leads to estimate projects using suitable commercial models
• Develop project scopes of work and keep projects within agreed boundaries
• Forecast resource requirements and support proactive resource planning
• Maintain alignment across UX, UI, and Engineering throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog and refine acceptance criteria
• Track project progress, burn rates, and financial status using AKQA's management information system
• Identify and resolve potential project overruns and financial issues
• Author accurate Project Status Reports and submit them on time
• Present and communicate project information to internal teams and external clients
• Manage suppliers, partners, and client teams to achieve optimal outcomes
• Keep stakeholders informed and manage expectations proactively
• Improve AKQA’s delivery practices, processes, and team efficiency

Требования

• Proven experience leading complex digital projects, including websites, e-commerce platforms, or mobile applications
• Experience as a Project Manager or Product Owner in an agile delivery environment
• Experience collaborating closely with UX and Design teams
• Understanding of design processes, user research cycles, and creative workflows
• Ability to manage and protect design quality throughout a project
• Ability to navigate UX, UI, and technical implementation and communicate credibly with each discipline
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients and internal teams
• Ability to work under pressure with flexibility and adaptability
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Strong business acumen and sound judgment
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to quality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity
• Fluent English
• Nice to have: German.

Условия

• Hybrid role with required in-office days in Berlin, Germany
• Extensive range of benefits.