Freelance Project Manager | Scrum Master
You can start out as a web designer and eventually become an art director. Are you talented with words and looking for something new to do? Maybe you can try out for a content writing position. If you discover you have a penchant for management, you can work your way towards becoming a team leader or even a manager. Really, it’s up to you.
What we’re sure to give you is a cool office to work in, a competitive salary, several benefits, and of course, plenty of windows so you can enjoy a healthy work/life balance.
To help you find your awesome, we offer the following:
A99 Benefits
Great Work Hours
A typical work day at August 99 starts at 6:30 AM and wraps up at 3:30 PM. We also have mid-shift and night-shift schedules.
Career Opportunities
Whether you’re a fresh grad or a seasoned professional, you will always find opportunities for career growth at August 99. Become an expert on your chosen field or switch to a new trade within the company—the choice is yours.
Work-From-Home Benefits
We’ve fully rolled out remote work privileges for our A99 teams. This means our people get to enjoy the perks of working whenever and wherever.
Company-wide Events
At August 99, we roll out several company-wide events all throughout the year. These come in the form of movie screenings, out-of-town team building excursions, thanksgiving and end-of-the-year parties, and even e-sports tournaments. If you have a great event idea that would bring everyone in the company together, tell us all about it. We might make it happen.
Education and Training
Pick up new skills from other talented A99ers or share your expertise with your team members through training sessions.
Competitive Company Benefits
Enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes health and dental benefits, up to 18 days total of paid vacation leave, 12 days of paid sick leave, and more.
Freelance Project Manager | Scrum Master
- 3+ years
- Day Shift
- Dojo
- Ortigas, Pasig / remote
Responsibilities
- Preparing the documentation (work breakdown sheets, contracts, etc) to ensure that the entire project goes smoothly
- Communicating with a cross-functional team (UI/UX, development, QA) to assess deliverables and due dates
- Maintaining excellent customer relationships
- Assisting in tracking web project issues and driving their resolution
- Creating project status reports and delivering status updates to clients and managers
- Determining what our clients’ goals are and providing expert advice on how clients can achieve these goals
- Ensuring that our clients are provided the services that they need in order to achieve their business goals
- Providing support to internal and client projects
- Anticipating errors in the projects prior to clients calling customer support or sales.
- Proactively reviewing the websites for possible issues and revisions
- Establishing smooth communication between clients and our development team, enabling different departments to work effectively and meet/surpass clients' expectations
- Assessing client websites and making design, technical, and content recommendations
Requirements
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in managing projects involving web applications. We specialize in LEMP and MEAN stacks
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including but not limited to Waterfall, Shape Up, Scrum, Agile, and Kanban. Must be able to provide recommendations to the client on which process to use
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with at least a neutral North American accent, including the ability to explain and present technical information
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines
- Highly adaptable and willing to learn in a fast-paced work environment.
- Goal-driven and detail-oriented
- Positive attitude and willing to work with a team
- Project management certifications including PSM or PMP would be a plus
- Core Competencies: Great Communicator, Team Player, Eager to Learn and grow, Well Organized, Patient, Flexible and Resourceful, Tenacious and Assertive, Good Attitude, Coachable
The Dojo Project Manager's primary responsibility is to be the main point of contact for August 99’s web application projects.
They also:
- Ensure the project remains within scope
- Report the progress of projects to clients on a regular basis
- Try to keep the project timeline within the approved schedule. Proactively make suggestions to clients on how to improve their online presence through industry best practices
