WordPress Technical Project Manager

Descripción de la oferta

Our Company:
Salvatech is a global Employer of Record (EOR) and nearshore recruitment company helping international businesses build remote teams in LATAM without opening a legal entity. Our all-in-one service covers recruitment, compliance, onboarding, payroll, equipment, and local support; combining simplicity, talent, and technology.
Location: Colombia Remote
Environment: Colombian and International Teams
Language: English Advanced
Full-time / Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm EST
Salary: Negotiable

Role Summary:
We are seeking a Technical WordPress Project Manager with a strong foundation in hands-on WordPress development, having previously worked as a WordPress Developer, Senior Developer, or Technical Lead. This role is ideal for someone who has transitioned into project management after building deep technical expertise in WordPress.
You will lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex WordPress-based web development projects bridging communication between clients, developers, designers, QA, and leadership to ensure clarity, efficiency, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:
Own the end-to-end delivery of WordPress projects (custom themes, plugins, WooCommerce, multisite).
Collaborate with clients to gather business requirements and translate them into clear technical briefs.
Break down technical needs into actionable tasks and timelines using tools like ClickUp, Jira, or similar.
Lead and support development teams in estimations, sprint planning, and technical decision-making.
Maintain project visibility by tracking progress, blockers, risks, and scope changes.
Ensure code quality by enforcing Git workflows, QA standards, and internal SOPs.
Communicate clearly with clients on project progress, risks, blockers, and expected delivery.
Identify and implement AI or automation tools to streamline estimation, QA, or delivery.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:
Previous hands on experience in WordPress development, ideally having held roles such as WordPress Developer, Senior Developer, or Technical Lead.
3+ years of experience in project management or technical leadership.
Strong knowledge of WordPress architecture: themes, plugins, ACF, custom post types, Elementor/Gutenberg, WooCommerce.
Familiarity with Git, deployment processes, and basic server environments.
Experience leading distributed, cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with project management tools (ClickUp, Jira, Trello).
Strong client communication and documentation skills.

KPIs (Success Metrics)
On-time, on-budget project delivery.
High client satisfaction and feedback.
Positive project margin and team utilization.
Low QA rework/bug rates.
Proactive risk and scope management.
Implementation of tools and process improvements (especially AI-driven)

Requerimientos

• Educación mínima: Universidad / Carrera Profesional
• 3 años de experiencia

Palabras clave: proyecto, project, lider, jefe, gerente, manager, director, chief, lead, jefatura, regente

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Acerca de Salvatech

Salvatech se especializa en transformar la gestión de procesos empresariales mediante soluciones de outsourcing, destacando en eficiencia y excelencia. Nuestro equipo altamente capacitado se enfoca en la calidad, innovación y satisfacción del cliente, adaptándonos a diversas industrias tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.