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Commerce Project Manager
J2 Global
New York, NY, United States
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Description
Commerce Project Manager
Overview
Ziff Davis, a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc., is a leading global digital-media company operating in three core verticals: Technology, Gaming, and Shopping. Its brands – PCMag, Mashable, Speedtest, ExtremeTech, Geek, Toolbox, IGN, AskMen, Offers.com, TechBargains, emedia and Salesify – produce and distribute premium content across multiple platforms and devices. Ziff Davis delivers advertising, performance marketing, data services and licensing solutions to thousands of clients worldwide. Ziff Davis publishes in 25 languages and successfully partners with local publishing operators across 114 countries.
Ziff Davis is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Commerce Project Manager to coordinate and drive key revenue-driving projects across the Tech and Commerce business unit. In this role, you will manage commerce-focused projects across several ZDTC properties, including Mashable, PC Mag, IGN, What to Expect, Everyday Health and more, as well as helping to develop, coordinate and enhance processes across the commerce team as a whole. The Commerce Project Manager will work closely with the Tech and Commerce business unit leadership, Business Intelligence, Editorial, Email and Product teams. The role will be based in either New York or Montreal and report to the VP and Head of Platform Operations.
**Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
Responsibilities
• Manage the day-to-day execution of assigned projects to ensure deliverables align with original specifications, and projects are on time and within budget
• Define and manage multiple Sprint Schedules and goals, reaching across multiple business units within the ZiffDavis/J2 Global organization
• Clarify and communicate project objectives and success criteria
• Develop and track integrated project plans, generating detailed scopes of work, requirements, and schedules
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement within the Commerce organization
• Evaluate competitors for emerging development and technical trends related to Commerce
• Develop detailed project schedules, outlining tasks and activity dependencies
• Develop detailed reporting against project successes and distribute to the executive team
• Assess risk and provide solutions and mitigation plans in collaboration with the technical and product teams of each business unit
• Facilitate the necessary reviews and approvals on all components
• Advocate the priority of essential Commerce development across ZiffDavis/J2 Global
• Establish and maintain project communication with each business unit
• Coordinate with third party technologies and partners
• Facilitate cross functional time tracking against Commerce project goals
Qualifications
• 5+ years of project management experience; familiarity with online content publishing and mobile development a plus
• Experience managing multiple full-project life-cycles from discovery to final delivery
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is essential
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently coordinate and work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Familiarity with web-based technologies and the systems used to support major sites, including ad targeting tools, customer relationship management systems, and user analytics tools
• Candidates with a Computer Science degree, Engineering degree, or relevant work experience desired
• Ability and desire to meet deadlines and deliver results with minimal supervision by creatively using existing resources in an innovative and/or meaningful way
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines
• Entrepreneurial spirit, and interest in digital commerce and a willingness to learn the business.
• Excellent Computer Skills including Jira, Confluence, the MS project suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, Project and PowerPoint) required
About j2 Global
Founded in 1995, j2 Global® (NASDAQ:JCOM) is an award winning, leading provider of Internet services through its two divisions: Business Cloud Services and Digital Media.
The Business Cloud Services Division offers Internet fax, virtual phone, hosted email, email marketing, online backup, unified communications and CRM solutions. It markets its services principally under the brand names eFax®, eVoice®, FuseMail®, Campaigner®, KeepItSafe® and Onebox® and operates a messaging network spanning 49 countries on six continents.
The Digital Media Division, created with j2 Cloud Services’ November 2012 acquisition of Ziff Davis, Inc.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is the leading digital media company specializing in the technology, gaming and men's lifestyle categories, reaching over 117 million unique visitors per month. Ziff Davis sites include IGN.com, PCMag.com, AskMen.com, ComputerShopper.com, ExtremeTech.com, Geek.com, LogicBuy.com and Toolbox.com. Ziff Davis also operates NetShelter, the largest community of technology publishers dedicated to consumer electronics, computing and mobile communications. Ziff Davis B2B is a leading provider of online research to enterprise buyers and high-quality leads to IT vendors.
As of December 31, 2016, j2 Cloud Services had achieved 21 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth.
Our Culture:
At j2 Global®, we work in a culture of collaboration and welcome those who desire to join our growing global community. We seek enthusiastic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit looking for an environment that rewards your best work.
J2 Global offers competitive salaries, health benefits, a 401k, and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then j2 is the place for you.
J2 Global® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.