Senior Web Project Manager / Delivery Lead - Contract to Hire
(US-Based | Eastern or Central Time | Contract → Leadership Track) This is not an entry-level PM role. If you have not personally delivered complex web or e-commerce projects end-to-end, this role will not be a fit. We are a growing digital studio looking for a senior Web Project Manager / Delivery Lead to own delivery across client web and e-commerce projects and collaborate closely with our internal team. This role requires deep web experience, strong delivery instincts, and high responsiveness. Location & Availability (Non-Negotiable)
- United States–based contractors only
- Must be located in Eastern or Central Time
- Required to be online and responsive during standard US business hours
- This is a collaborative delivery role, not async-only work
- Quick responses to Slack and email are expected
- Active participation in project calls, reviews, and internal coordination is required
If you prefer fully async, low-touch PM work, this will not be a fit. What You’ll Be Responsible For You will own delivery, not just track tasks.
- Manage web and e-commerce projects from strategy → content → wireframes → design → development → launch
- Translate client conversations into clear, developer-ready requirements
- Run kickoff calls, milestone check-ins, and client updates
- Catch inconsistencies between strategy decisions, design outputs, and development execution before they become problems
- Keep projects moving when clients stall or requirements are incomplete
- Ensure developers have clean inputs and clear direction
- Document approvals, changes, and scope decisions
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously without loss of momentum
You’ll collaborate closely with:
- the business owner
- a development manager
- designers and developers
You are expected to drive projects forward, not wait for direction. Required Experience (Strict Filter) Please do not apply unless you meet all of the following:
- 10+ years experience managing professional web projects
- Hands-on experience delivering e-commerce websites (Shopify, WooCommerce, or custom builds)
- Strong understanding of:
- web architecture
- CMS platforms
- content strategy
- wireframing and design handoff
- front-end vs back-end considerations
- Ability to read developer notes, ask intelligent questions, and identify risks early
- Proven ability to move projects forward with incomplete or evolving information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This role is not for PMs who avoid technical topics or rely entirely on others to interpret requirements. What This Role Is NOT
- Not a task-only coordinator
- Not a meeting scheduler
- Not a process-enforcer without delivery accountability
- Not a junior PM role
- Not a place to learn web fundamentals on the job
We need someone who already understands how web projects break — and how to prevent it. Contract & Growth Opportunity
- Contractor role to start
- Immediate project work available
- High-performing contractors can quickly grow into a senior delivery or management role
- Opportunity to take ownership of larger initiatives as trust is established
This is a role for someone who wants to build leverage, not just log hours. How to Apply (Required) To be considered, please include:
- A brief overview of your web and e-commerce project experience
- 2–3 examples of complex web projects you personally managed
- A short explanation of how you handle:
- conflicting strategy vs design decisions
- mid-project requirement changes
Applications that skip these steps will not be reviewed. Final Note We value ownership, responsiveness, and delivery. If you take pride in launching real web projects — on time, with clarity, and without chaos — we’d love to talk. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job